Welcome to the BASF Online Campus for High-Performance Construction.

This course explains how graphite polystyrene insulated vinyl siding acts as Continuous Insulation and, as such, can help earn tax credits/rebates and the HUD funding requirements associated with the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).

Prerequisite Knowledge:

The participants should have completed the overview course "Not Your Grandmother's Vinyl Siding, the Advantages of Graphite Polystyrene Insulated Vinyl Siding.”

HSW Justification:

This course delves into the energy efficiency and carbon reduction incentives provided by the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), a federal tax program designed to reduce the energy demand and associated carbon emissions of our nation's building infrastructure.

Overview: This 0.5 credit course provides greater detail about how graphite polystyrene insulated vinyl siding contributes to 2021 energy codes and ASHRAE 90.1. as continuous insulation requirements, regional hurricane and high wind codes.

Prerequisite Knowledge:

The participants should have completed the overview course “Not Your Grandmother’s Vinyl Siding, the Advantages of Graphite Polystyrene Insulated Vinyl Siding.”

HSW Justification:

Graphite polystyrene insulated vinyl siding is an approved method for meeting continuous insulation required by the 2021 International Residential Energy Code and ASHRAE 90.1 and, therefore, reduces energy consumption and associated carbon emissions. Moreover, specialized systems have been developed to meet the rigorous codes in hurricane-prone areas, underscoring their effectiveness in mitigating structural damage and enhancing occupant safety.

This course is an extension of the overview course "Not Your Grandmother's Vinyl Siding, the Advantages of Graphite Polystyrene Insulated Vinyl Siding” that examines the advantages of graphite polystyrene insulated vinyl siding for new and existing buildings This 0.5 credit course provides greater detail about the environmental performance declarations (EPDs) for both graphite polystyrene and vinyl siding and how these can be used to help guide sustainable design decision making.

Prerequisite Knowledge:

The participants should have completed the overview course "Not Your Grandmother's Vinyl Siding, the Advantages of Graphite Polystyrene Insulated Vinyl Siding.”

HSW Justification:

The course focuses on using EPDs (Environmental Product Declarations) to aid in making informed decisions regarding sustainable design. Using GPS-insulated vinyl siding as an example, participants will gain insights into how these EPDs offer a comprehensive perspective that recognizes the lifecycle impacts of all component systems. By leveraging this knowledge, designers can enhance environmental performance by improving energy efficiency and sustainability.

This course examines the unique advantages of graphite polystyrene (GPS) insulated vinyl siding as a high-performance building systems for new and existing buildings to:

• Provide exterior, continuous insulation
• Manage moisture
• Increase durability and environmental performance
• Enhance appearance

Participants will also have the option of completing nano courses that further examine GPS insulated vinyl siding’s

• Environmental Impacts
• Energy Codes Compliance
• GPS Insulated Vinyl Siding & the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act

2-1 Webinar offering:

Presents the Advantages of Reversible Graphite Structural Insulated Board (SIB) and Prescriptive Wall Bracing & 2021 IRC

Course 1 will allow you to examine the unique advantages of reversible structural graphite polystyrene sheathing as a high-performance building systems for new and existing building to Provide exterior, continuous insulation, Manage moisture,, Increase durability and environmental performance, and Increase project efficiencies and costs.

Course 2:
Wall-bracing provisions of the 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) remain daunting to understand and efficiently apply.

What You Will Learn: A step-by-step process for applying these provisions, including alternative methods. Jay will also share resources for checking compliance and optimizing design.

About Jay Crandell P.E.: Jay has more than 30 years of experience in building technology research. He has conducted benchmark studies to address structural, energy, and building science challenges. His work has helped propel innovative technologies into codes and consensus standards. Mr. Crandell is also a Principal of Applied Building Technology Group (ABTG), an ANSI-approved standards development organization.