uPVC Product Differentiation and Design Integration - Part II

About this Course: 

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​This course focuses on differentiating uPVC window and door products based on constructability, performance, and aesthetics. It explores design limitations, frame comparisons, mulled vs. common frame systems, and integration strategies for efficient design. Learners will gain insight into code compliance considerations including egress, ADA, fall protection, and ventilation. The section also covers operable window types and their impact on performance, usability, and cost.​

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Learning Objectives:

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• Compare residential vs. commercial uPVC systems.

• ​Understand design limitations and combination configurations.

• ​Evaluate operable window types and their performance trade-offs.

• ​Apply code compliance strategies in early design phases.

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Prerequisite Knowledge:

 

• Designing Mid/High-Rise Structures with uPVC Windows & Doors - Part I