Architects Conference at Kuiken Brothers LIVE Product Expo
Earn Up to 5 Continuing Education Credits
Seminar Seating is VERY Limited, So RSVP Today!
Thursday, October 29th, 2026 Birchwood Manor  – Whippany, NJ

10:30am – 11:30am   Detailing Continuity in Building Enclosure Systems

Presented by Huber Engineered Wood
Qualifies for 1 AIA/CES LU (HSW)

Course Overview:

Windows and doors must perform many functions at once. In addition to meeting energy efficiency standards and contributing to the aesthetics of a project, these fenestration products must also meet performance requirements for wind load, air leakage, water resistance, and forced entry. Architects and engineers are responsible for the specification of windows and doors and for the design of rough openings which meet structural load requirements. One important consideration is how two or more window or door units are joined together or mulled, using independent joining materials, before or during installation. Though it sounds simple, design professionals are often confused by joining systems and the role they play in performance. This course will be an introduction to window and door performance, with a special emphasis on joining systems and how they impact overall structural performance.

Learning Objectives:

• Determine how performance of individual and joined fenestration products are evaluated
• Describe the test standards and code requirements that are applicable to structural joining systems
• Explain the difference between reinforced (high-performance) joins and unreinforced (standard) joins, and which materials are appropriate for each
• Explain the difference between Design Pressure (DP) and Performance Grade (PG) Ratings

Kuiken Brothers’ LIVE Product Expo 2026 is a must attend event for architects looking to earn continuing education credits and receive a hands-on learning experience from Kuiken Brothers’ premier manufacturer and distribution partners. Walk side-by-side with your industry colleagues to learn more about the products that are readily available at our locations throughout the region. This event only showcases products that our team of experts have been trained on and are either in-stock, or readily available through our distribution partners ensuring if you specify, your projects will stay on-time, and on-budget.

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