DECRA Roofing Systems, Inc., the original stone coated steel roofing manufacturer with over 50 years of experience, announces new professional training course for Architects, certified by the Green Building Certification Institute.
Available on AEC Daily, this one hour course titled “Stone Coated Steel: Stepping out of the Ordinary” will cover the stone coated steel roofing industry. Key topics will focus on giving attendees an understanding of how metal roofing can contribute to LEED points earned on a project. Other discussions include metal roofing installation methods, testing and standards for stone coated steel roofing, and sustainable attributes of stone coated steel versus traditional roofing materials.
Upon completion of this course, students will have learned how to evaluate roofing materials, based on performance and sustainability, and have a greater understanding of the characteristics and benefits of metal roofing systems. This course is approved for 1 GBCI CE hour for LEED professionals; it is also qualifies for 1 hour Sustainable Design credit with the AIA.
Instructor Meredith England stated, “DECRA’s GBCI CE certified course is perfect for an architect or architectural professional seeking the professional advice of an industry from a long standing company.” England continued by stating that “through AEC Daily and GBCI we [DECRA] get a chance to educate professionals, while helping to keep industry standards known in the market current with market demands.”
About DECRA Stone Coated Steel Roofing Systems
With a focus on durability, sustainability and energy efficient design, DECRA stone coated steel panels offer a sustainable alternative to traditional roofing products. DECRA Roofing Systems have been providing ageless beauty, superior performance and lasting durability for more than 50 years. Metal Roofing Isn’t What It Used To Be. For more information on DECRA’s Sustainability Commitment or Cost Calculator, visit www.decra.com.
ABOUT GBCI
The Green Building Certification Institute is a third-party organization that provides independent oversight of professional credentialing and project certification programs related to green building. GBCI is committed to ensuring precision in the design, development, and implementation of measurement processes for green building performance (through project certification) and green building practice (through professional credentials and certificates). Visit www.gbci.org for more information.