Continuing Education
We value the importance of continuing education as a way to stay at the forefront of the industry. We provide a number of online and on-site presentations and classes to help architects further their knowledge.
VTI 103 - Specifying HPDL Architectural Wood Doors
Type: On-site
In this course you will learn about specifying High Pressure Decorative Laminate (HPDL) architectural wood doors. This course will provide information in regards to:
- Developing an understanding of high pressure decorative laminate
- Providing design considerations and choices
- Increasing awareness of HPDL door construction
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VTI 202 - Wood Door Construction
Type: On-site
This course focuses on wood door construction. Listed below are a few points that will be covered:
- Review of the components of an architectural wood door
- Increase awareness of wood door construction materials
- Provide a better understanding of industry standards and environmental aspects
This course counts toward Health, Safety, and Welfare credit.
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VTI 303 - Veneers For Architectural Wood Doors
Type: On-site
This course explores the veneers of architectural wood doors. A few key points of this course include:
- Identifying wood veneer cuts, matching, and patterns
- Increased awareness of common wood door species
- Preparing specifications with complete veneer requirements
This course counts toward Health, Safety, and Welfare credit.
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VTI 507 - Sustainable Choices In Wood Door Construction
Type: On-site
This course discusses sustainable choices in wood door construction. The following topics will be covered:
- Review LEED standards and points available
- Increase awareness of wood door construction materials
- Develop awareness of materials and finishes pertaining to Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ)
- Learn sustainable ways to specify veneers
This course counts toward Health, Safety, and Welfare and Sustainable Design credit.
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VTI 606 - Architectural Stile and Rail Wood Door Options
Type: On-site
This course discusses architectural stile and rail wood door options. The following topics will be covered:
- Stile and rail wood door construction.
- Design considerations and choices for stile and rail wood doors.
- Positive and neutral pressure fire ratings and how they relate to stile and rail wood doors.
- Environmental options and associated LEED credits.
This course counts toward Health, Safety, and Welfare credit.
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VTI 717 - High Impact Flush Wood Doors
Type: On-site
This course is designed to increase your knowledge of high impact flush wood doors needed for specification and highlights the following learning objectives:
- Define high-impact flush wood doors and explore edge protection options.
- Discuss high-impact flush wood doors available in today’s market.
- Discuss the benefits of using high impact flush doors in health care, schools, and commercial applications.
- Review the durability & wear of high-impact options.
- Explore high-impact flush wood door capabilities & features.
This course counts toward Health, Safety, and Welfare credit.
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VTI 808 - Flush Wood Door Solutions for Healthcare
Type: On-site
This course is designed to increase your knowledge of the various flush wood door solutions available for healthcare environments. Learning objectives are as follows:
- Define door types available in today’s market
- Educate on the durability & wear of door options
- Explore rigid vinyl wood door capabilities & features
- Identify health & safety benefits of various door types
This course counts toward Health, Safety, and Welfare credit.
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