Greenstone Slate Announces AIA Course: Genuine Slate Roofing with 40% Less Roof Weight (1.25 LU / HSW)

Greenstone Slate course to educate on the breakthrough slate installation method that reduces the weight of genuine slate roof installations without compromise. This AIA-approved course is eligible for 1.25 LU / HSW.

 

Is it really possible to lessen the weight of a genuine slate roof? Yes, it is! And this course will show you how.

This course introduces the participant to a reduced-weight method of installing a genuine slate roof. This contemporary weight-saving approach to installing slate can be applied to roofing and cladding for residential, commercial, institutional and restoration projects.

The course also reviews the benefits of natural slate as roofing material and goes on to compare traditional and lightweight slate installation. The comparison reveals how it is possible to reduce the weight of a genuine slate roof without compromising the highly regarded benefits of slate from aesthetics to durability.

Also included is video of an actual lightweight roof installation demonstration, repair to the lightweight roof if damage occurs and how the lightweight installation method enhances impact and water protection. Additional points are made with regard to ASTM ratings and the environmental impact considerations.

How to Take the Course

Greenstone Slate Education Series’ courses are available as real-time / instructor-led presentations or as an on-demand / self-guided e-learning option. Live sessions will be presented by one of several instructors from Greenstone Slate, all which have many years’ experience in the slate industry. Those who wish to participate in the real-time, interactive session of the Reduced-Weight Slate Roof AIA course—sessions will be conducted over the internet where questions and discussion are invited—can make a request using the online request form or call (802) 287-4333 for information on session schedules. The on-demand (e-learning) session can be found at GreenstoneSlate.com/education.

Greenstone Slate Company is a registered provider with The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education Systems. Credit earned on Greenstone Slate courses is reported to CES Records for AIA members. Both AIA and non-AIA members receive Certificates of Completion upon fulfilling the necessary requirements for the course. This program is registered with the AIA/CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product.

For questions about the Greenstone Slate AIA courses or Greenstone genuine Vermont slate, simply call 800-619-4333 or use our online form.

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