Summary

Created for architects, this video-rich Continuous Professional Development (CPD) course covers the important issues you need to be familiar with if you are selling exterior timber cladding and helps you understand your customers’ needs. It has been produced by Wood Campus in collaboration with the Timber Trade Federation.

Once you have completed all sections of the module and successfully assessed your knowledge, you will be able to print your CPD certificate.

Target Staff

Senior staff involved in buying, stocking, merchandising and selling timber cladding, as well as yard, and warehouse managers.

What you'll learn

• About the importance of specifying and detailing timber cladding correctly
• How sustainable timber cladding can be
• What FR-rated products you should be selling to comply with the latest building regulations on fire safety
• About pre-painted exterior cladding
• About certification and procurement
• About the suitability of different softwood and hardwood timber species

Course Benefits

Provides an understanding of timber cladding products, and how to advise your customers on how to buy the right product, as well as ensuring your branch and your customers comply with the latest fire safety regulations.