Join us for the monthly Small Practice Group meeting to learn about flooring for today’s front porches. The presentation will be given by Scott Bosse of Aeratis.

• To provide a basic education of the different tongue-and-groove materials available in the market today.

• To understand the considerations when selecting a porch flooring material for different applications.

• To make recommendations for specifying and etailing tongue-and-groove porch flooring that will perform based on the different design needs.

• To understand the limitations to current building materials used for porch flooring.

• To increase understanding about the harsh environment of the porch and how to specify for reduced maintenance.

Learning Objectives:

• List and outline the challenges of existing materials and the benefits of utilizing high performance synthetics in traditional porch applications.

• Discuss design and planning around the limitations of current material options and the flexibility of high performance materials provided for the T&G porch floor.

• Describe the steps for framing and installation options for the different types of applications.

• Identify how to add finishing touches to increase curb appeal and reduce/eliminate long-term maintenance.

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