Exterior Envelope

Catalog description

This course is the curriculum for Exterior Envelopes under the National Center for Construction Education (NCCER). This course describes commercial roofing materials and structures and the procedures for installing commercial roofing, such as standing-seam, lap-seam, and built-up roofs. In addition, it provides information about the selection and installation of various types of insulating materials in walls, floors, and attics. It also covers the uses and installation practices for vapor barriers and waterproofing materials. Finally, it covers various exterior finish materials and their installation procedures, including wood, metal, vinyl, and fiber-cement siding.