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A New Vision for Architectural Facades A guide to fibre cement facade systems as non-combustible, compliant construction solution. The CPD covers the nature and manufacture of fibre cement facade panels systems, types of panel on the market, colour and texture options, history, composition and fixing systems. The CPD also covers key legislation and standards regarding safety, fire performance, CDM installation practice and testing. In the allowwed commercial slides, it also covers the company and new visualisation models. By the end of the CPD you should have a greater understanding of: - Fibre cement facade panels - The range of products, texture and colours available in lightweight products - The properties in relation to safety and Part B-The CDM and safety requirements of product usage- The product role in lightweight building solutions

Fibre cement is an extremely versatile material that can be used in a variety of ways and new products and solutions offer numerous possibilities for creativity, functional features and performance that can be used in the architecture, design and construction of building envelopes and living spaces. In this CPD we will be looking to enhance the understanding of the sustainability and other benefits offered by specifying fibre cement facades and lightweight frames together with their contribution to health and wellbeing by exploring:

This CPD aims to discuss the origins and use of rainscreen. Topics covered will include the basic principles of rainscreen, the advantages, possible concerns, façade panels, wind tight layers, types of fixings and health and safety. By the end of the seminar you should have a greater understanding of: - What a rainscreen is and its first uses- Risk of fire and advantages of fibre cement rainscreen- The production process- Principles of an open rainscreen and the advantages- Different subframe options available - Design ideasThis CPD can be delivered to you live and remotely