Live Webinar with Grimm + Parker 

AIAPV has partnered with Grimm + Parker Architects to offer a limited number of slots for live-webinar online-access of the firm's Lunch & Learn CEU events on the first Tuesday of each month. AIAPV appreciates Grimm + Parker's support in enabling the chapter to provide this valuable benefit for the convenience of members unable to get to our educational events in person.

First Tuesday Lunch & Learn

The Nature of Thin and Lightweight Stone Veneers

[Please note: this course was offered previously in November 2022. Repeating the course does not confer any CE credit.]

Course Description

This program will provide an overview of how stone as a building material has evolved in today’s construction techniques utilizing thin and lightweight products as a Veneer/Trim and how they are quickly becoming an alternative choice for masons, architects and designers. Emphasis will be on installation methods utilizing adhered, rain screen and mechanical/adhered with EPS foam core installations.

1 LU/HSW

Learning objectives

After completion of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Describe how architectural stone is manufactured thin and lightweight.

2. Discuss three application methods: adhered, rain screen, and mechanical/adhered with EPS foam core installation with detail steps for each, including moisture control and compatibility with building codes.

3. Analyze cost comparisons, pros/cons between full, thin and lightweight veneers.

4. Technical Design Considerations

5. How to specify. Overview of appropriate ASTM specifications for adhered, rain screen and mechanical installations.

6. Recognize health-safety-welfare qualities of thin and lightweight stone veneers, as well as in its fabrication and installation techniques.

Presenter: Chris Tallevast – RockCast
Provider: Reading Rock, Inc. (J373); Course # NTLSV

AIA credits and certificates will be processed by Reading Rock, Inc.

Registrants will receive the Zoom viewing instructions with registration confirmation and via email prior to the webinar.  

[Please note: this course was offered previously in November 2022. Those attending a second time will not receive CE credit.]