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Specifying Alternatives for Conventional Treatments EARN 0.1 ICC Continuing Education Unit (CEU) and/or AIA/CES HSW 1 Learning Unit (LU) DES131‐A Specifying Alternatives for Conventional Treatments Description: Determining the best option for a durable wood product can be confusing due to the wide array of options available. Assessing project needs and selecting the appropriate product can lead to long‐lasting, visually pleasing projects. Maintenance of existing materials is as important as proper material selection. This article discusses options and strategies that designers and specifiers can use to choose the best solutions suited for wood application to provide durability. Learning Objectives: After reading this article, you will: 1. Become familiar with the decay and termite hazards included in risk assessment for wood products. 2. Become familiar with options available for protection of wood products. 3. Be aware of maintenance requirements for various wood products. 4. Learn about the impacts on wood properties due to treatment and preservation processes. To receive credit, you are required to read the entire article and pass the test. Go to http://www.awc.org/education/ecourses for complete text and to take the test for free.

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Specifying Alternatives for Conventional Treatments

EARN 0.1 ICC Continuing Education Unit (CEU) and/or AIA/CES HSW 1 Learning Unit (LU)

DES131‐A Specifying Alternatives for Conventional Treatments Description: Determining the best option for a durable wood product can be confusing due to the wide array of options available. Assessing project needs and selecting the appropriate product can lead to long‐lasting, visually pleasing projects. Maintenance of existing materials is as important as proper material selection. This article discusses options and strategies that designers and specifiers can use to choose the best solutions suited for wood application to provide durability.  Learning Objectives:  After reading this article, you will: 

1. Become familiar with the decay and termite hazards included in risk assessment for wood products. 

2. Become familiar with options available for protection of wood products. 

3. Be aware of maintenance requirements for various wood products. 

4. Learn about the impacts on wood properties due to treatment and preservation processes. 

 To receive credit, you are required to read the entire article and pass the test. Go to http://www.awc.org/education/ecourses for complete text and to take the test for free.    

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