Energy Efficiency: The Benefits of Fiberglass Doors
Course Number: PPRO01
Course credits: 1 LU/HSW
This course will provide an overview of how energy efficiency impacts today’s building industry, current green housing trends, and how fiberglass doors contribute to sustainable building solutions. In addition, this course will look at the ENERGY STAR program and the contributions made to building awareness using energy-efficient products.
Learning objectives for this course are:
- Explore the benefits of sustainable-green building.
- Analyze the contributions of the ENERGY STAR program to build awareness of energy-efficient products.
- Examine the role of energy efficiency in today’s building industry.
- Determine how fiberglass doors can play a role in creating sustainable building solutions.
Gateway to Performance Comparison
Course Number: WPL08B
Course credits: 1 LU/HSW
Provides an overview of the components, green features, and testing standards of fiberglass entry doors, as well as a comparison of the properties between fiberglass, wood, and steel doors.
Learning objectives for this course are:
- Explain the physical and structural components of fiberglass entry doors that combine to create a durable, long-lasting product.
- Explain the energy performance rating system of the National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC).
- Discuss the sustainable aspects of fiberglass doors and the relationship to various green programs, such as ENERGY STAR® and LEED.
- Contrast the environmental, structural, and aesthetic performance among fiberglass, wood, and steel doors.
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