Sustainable Design Through EIFS

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1 Sustainable Design Through EIFS This is the PDF version of the Flash course, it is for taking notes or for your records only. You will not be able to take the test from this PDF. To take the test you must return to the Flash version of the course and click on the Finish link located above the course. This continuing education program is sponsored and provided to you due to the professional courtesy of: Energex, Inc Woodbridge Avenue Edison, NJ Phone: Fax: Website: MRS001 Serving the following Countries USA Canada Central America South America AIA-EW0701 CSI-A The material contained in this continuing education program belongs to Energex Inc. Questions or concerns about the program content need to be addressed with the program instructor. Powered by 1

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4 Learning Objectives At the conclusion of this program the designer will have gained knowledge and understanding over the following: 1. A Brief History of EIFS 2. Difference between EIFS and Stucco 3. What is EIFS 4. Composition and Types of EIFS 5. Growing Pains in Residential Construction 1. What is AWCI- Association of the Wall and Ceiling Industry 6. Green Features and Benefits of EIFS 7. EIFS Applications 8. How EIFS is installed 9. EIFS Performance and Maintenance 10. How can EIFS Fail and How to prevent it? 11. Details

5 A Brief History of EIFS

6 A Brief History of EIFS The EIFS industry got its start at the end of World War II. EIFS was developed in Europe in the 1950s at the end of World War II. At the time Europe was destroyed and was in need to rebuild rapidly. They needed products that could be constructed fast but at the same time be cost effective and energy efficient, because fuel was at a premium. Source:

7 A Brief History of EIFS EIFS was introduced into the U.S. market in the 1960 s. The technology was first used on commercial buildings, and later, on homes. Today, EIFS account for nearly 30% of the U.S. commercial exterior wall market. EIFS typically consist of the following components: insulation board, made of polystyrene or polyisocyanurate foam, which is secured to the exterior wall surface with a specially formulated adhesive and/or mechanical attachment a durable, water-resistant base coat, which is applied on top of the insulation and reinforced with fiber glass mesh for added strength an attractive and durable finish coat -- typically using acrylic copolymer technology -- which is both colorfast and crack-resistant. Source:

8 Difference Between EIFS and Stucco

9 Difference Between EIFS and Stucco Figure 1:EIF System with Drainage Wrap Although often called "synthetic stucco", EIFS is not stucco. Traditional stucco is often called Portland Cement Plaster, and is centuries-old non-insulating material. Stucco consists of sand, Portland Cement, and water, and is a hard, dense, thick, non-insulating material. See Figure 2. EIFS is a lightweight synthetic wall cladding that includes foam plastic insulation and thin synthetic coatings. See Figure 1. Figure 2: Stucco

10 Difference Between EIFS and Stucco There are also specialty stuccos that use synthetic materials with no insulation, these types of systems are not EIFS. A common example is what is called one-coat stucco, which is a thick, synthetic stucco applied in a single layer (traditional stucco is applied in 3 layers). Figure 1: One Coat Stucco

11 Interactive Exercise 1 Please click on the button below to start a drag and drop game. The game is meant to test your knowledge over the previous slides. The purpose of the game is to test your knowledge on the basic knowledge of the differences between EIFS and Stucco. Please click on the button. Once the game loads drag the descriptions next to the numbers and placed them on the appropriate columns.

12 What is EIFS

13 What is EIFS EIFS are proprietary systems of a particular EIFS producer and consist of specific components. EIFS are not generic products made from common separate materials. To function properly, EIFS needs to be architecturally designed and installed as a system.

14 What is EIFS There are a number of versions of EIFS. The most basic and common EIFS is called a barrier EIFS (also known as a traditional or conventional EIFS). Another type is called an EIFS with Drainage, which is a barrier EIFS to which a water drainage capability has been added. In an effort to address moisture entrapment problems associated with barrier systems, several EIFS manufacturers have introduced water-management concepts to EIFS. You will see some recommended drainage wrap details later on the course.

15 What is EIFS A basic EIFS includes only the insulation and EIFS materials (coatings, adhesives, etc.). Other types of EIFS may also include plastic edge trim, water-resistive barriers, a drainage cavity, and other accessories. The technical definition of "an EIFS" does not include wall framing, sheathing, flashings, caulking, water barriers, windows, doors, and other wall components. However, as of recently, architects have begun specifying flashings, sealants, and mechanical fasteners as being part of the EIFS scope of work, essentially requiring EIFS contractors to carry out that work as well. The technical national consensus standard for the definition of an EIFS, as published by ASTM International organization, does not include flashing or sealants as part of the EIFS.

16 What is EIFS Now that you have learned about different EIF systems let us discuss in more detail. EIFS stands for Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems, also known synthetic stucco. EIFS is a type of multi-layered cladding for exterior building walls. EIF systems can be used in either commercial or residential construction. EIF systems provide an exterior surface and insulation in an integrated composite system. Polymer-based, or Type PB, EIFS are the most common type used in the United States. The coatings in polymer-based systems contain substantial amounts of polymer (plastic resin). The resin content in Type PB systems makes them softer and more flexible than other EIFS systems.

17 What is EIFS The vast majority of Type PB systems installed in the U.S. are comprised of expanded polystyrene insulation, adhesively or mechanically attached, and glass-mesh reinforced synthetic surface coatings. Today most EIFS in the U.S. are drainage-type claddings which can route leaks back to the outside, unlike barrier EIFS which rely entirely on their outside surface to prevent water penetration and moisture intrusion. Barrier EIFS have no internal drainage provision; accordingly, these systems require excellent design and workmanship to produce a weather-tight and long-lasting system. You will see the details for each system in the Details portion of this course.

18 Composition and Types of EIFS

19 Two Basic System Designs for EIFS There are two basic system designs for EIFS. A Standard design and a Drainable design. The Standard EIFS is a basic wall cladding system with insulation board, base coat, mesh, and finish coat. The Drainable design was developed after the water infiltration problems occurred from poor application. The Drainable design has all the same features as the Standard design, in this section we will discuss both.

20 Composition and Types of EIFS Without Drainage EIFS consists of a number of layers that are installed in the following order. The most basic EIFS (a barrier EIFS) consists of 3 layers: 1. A layer of foam plastic insulation that comes in the form of sheets 2' x 4'. If an adhesive is used to attach the insulation, the adhesive is applied to the foam with a notched trowel. Most EIFS use a type of insulation called Expanded Polystyrene, also known as EPS. 1 EPS is 1 lb. density, RADCO approved, certified aged, Expanded Polystyrene, similar to, but not the same as, the white foam which coffee cups are made of. The usual range of thickness for EIFS insulation is 3/4" to 4", although thicker pieces are sometimes used for decoration accents - called foam shapes.

21 Composition and Types of EIFS Without Drainage 2. A reinforced layer that is applied onto the face of the insulation with a trowel, consisting of a fiberglass reinforcing mesh (or "mesh") embedded in a cementitious or non-cementitious base coat. The mesh has an open weave, somewhat like 2 window screening but with opening about 1/4" square. It is made of fiberglass and can be cut with a utility knife. The mesh is available in various weights; the "heaviness" determines the impact strength of the surface (resistance to damage by being "hit"). The standard weight is 4oz; the intermediate weight meshes are 6 oz and 10 oz, the high-impact mesh weight goes up to 15 or 20oz. This two part layer is called the base coat and mesh.

22 Composition and Types of EIFS Without Drainage 3. A final topcoat, or finish, which is a colored, textured paint-like material that is applied with a trowel or, very rarely, by spraying. A wide range of colors and textures are available as well as custom colors. Available textures include smooth surfaces, rough "stucco-like" textures, embedded stone chips, multicolor (granite-like mixtures,) and even brick-like treatments. This layer is called the finish. It is achieved by floating the finish. 3 Note: For pastel colors, primer is often used to achieve consistent color intensity.

23 Composition and Types of EIFS- With Drainage The Drainable design has all the same features as the Standard design, however, it also incorporates a secondary weather barrier to protect the substrate from any incidental water that breaches the building exterior. If the water does breach the building exterior, it will hit the water proof weather barrier and gravity will force the moister to run vertically until it reaches a designated drainage point in the EIFS. Drainage points are placed at the bottom of all Drainable designs to allow the release of moister that has occurred behind the EIFS. The Drainable EIFS design is the preferred design by most construction consultants.

24 Composition and Types of EIFS- With Drainage If an EIFS with Drainage, or watermanaged EIFS is installed, a water resistive barrier (aka a WRB) is first installed over the substrate generally fiberglassfaced, exterior-grade gypsum sheathing, OSB or plywood). The moisture barrier is applied to the entire wall surface with a mesh tape over joints and a liquidapplied membrane or a protective drainage wrap or felt paper. Then a drainage cavity is created (usually by adding some sort of space between the foam and the WRB). Then the other 3 layers, described in the previous slides, are added. This type of EIFS is required by many building codes areas on wood frame construction, and is intended to provide a path for incidental water that may get behind the EIFS with a safe route back to the outside. The purpose is to preclude water from damaging the supporting wall.

25 Composition and Types of EIFS Adhesives and Finishes Adhesives and Finishes are water-based, and thus must be installed at temperatures well above freezing (minimum installation temperature 9 degrees C/48 degrees F). Two types of Adhesives are used with EIFS: those that contain Portland Cement ("cementitious"), or do not have any Portland Cement ( noncementitious adhesives"). Adhesives that contain Portland Cement harden by the chemical reaction of the cement with water. Adhesives and Finishes that are non-cementitious adhesives harden by the evaporation of water - like house paint. Adhesives come in two forms. The most common is in a plastic pail as a paste, to which Portland Cement is added. Adhesives are also available as dry powders in sacks, to which water is added. Finishes come in a plastic pail, ready to use, like paint. EIFS insulation comes in individual pieces, usually 2' x 4', in large bags. The pieces are trimmed to fit the wall at the construction site.

26 Interactive Exercise 2 Please click on the button below to start a drag and drop game. The game is meant to test your knowledge over the previous slides. The purpose of the game is to test your knowledge on the basic knowledge of a differences EIFS System. Please click on the button. Once the game loads drag the descriptions next to the numbers and placed them on the appropriate boxes.

27 Growing Pains in Residential Construction

28 Growing Pains in Residential Construction In this section we will be talking about Residential Construction and not commercial construction. This is because the commercial EIFS industry has not experienced growing pains. The reasons for this are simple. In commercial construction you have: 1. Detailed construction plans 2. Quality applicators 3. Detailed building codes 4. Qualified building inspectors 5. Architectural designers and specifiers. With this in mind let s take a look at the growing pains residential EIFS construction has experienced

29 Growing Pains in Residential Construction Market growing to fast Most manufacturers where not ready for the type of growth the EIFS industry has experienced. This Led To 1. Lack of training 2. There was a shortage of properly trained applicators. 3. When an industry is growing as fast as the EIFS industry is, contractors pop up out of the woodwork. Unfortunately many of those contractors lack formal training on the proper installation of EIFS.

30 Growing Pains in Residential Construction Lack of Guidelines for Residential Construction Unlike commercial construction, residential construction rarely utilizes a set of detailed plans. Most of the design work is done by the builder, contractor or even the homeowner. This led to improper use of EIFS materials and product failures.

31 Growing Pains in Residential Construction No One to Police the Industry Residential building inspectors were not trained on the proper installation of EIFS mainly because there was no generic specification that would work with any manufactures system. So inspections where simply not done. Please click on to the next couple of slides and learn about AWCI and see how they are policing the EIFS industry.

32 What is AWCI? Association of the Wall and Ceiling Industry The association of the wall and ceiling industry has come up with a training course for the building inspectors. This training course utilizes the standard installation procedure developed with the current code requirements for EIFS construction. Building inspectors will now be able to police the industry. AWCI has also developed third party inspector and EIFS applicator training courses.

33 Green Features and Benefits of EIFS

34 Green Features and Benefits of EIFS EIFS are GREEN. The terminology "Green" or Sustainable is the newest fad in construction. Although many design professionals have been practicing green construction for years it is more widely talked about today. EIFS are the most energy efficient wall cladding that can be used in construction. The reason for this is because the system requires the use of insulation board. You can imagine how energy efficient a building would be if it were wrapped in a Styrofoam cooler. Well that is essentially what you are doing when you choose EIFS as the wall cladding. EIFS are a great alternative to other building materials because they have been proven to be 84% more thermally efficient than any other wall system. This includes: Brick, Glass, Stucco, Concrete, Wood, and Masonry. You are also awarded LEED points when you use EIFS as your wall system.

35 Green Features and Benefits of EIFS The growing popularity of EIFS is due to the fact that few alternatives, offer such a wide range of desirable product benefits. Chief among the benefits is energy efficiency and virtually unlimited design flexibility. Energy Efficiency If you've ever felt the comfort of being wrapped in a warm blanket on a cold winter night, you have some idea of what EIFS can do for a home or building. EIFS literally wrap the exterior in an energy-efficient thermal blanket. By insulating outside the structure, EIFS reduce air infiltration, stabilize the interior environment and reduce energy consumption. Source:

36 Green Features and Benefits of EIFS By contrast, traditional "between-the-studs" insulation, no matter how thick, leaves "thermal breaks" -- gaps where heat and cold pass more freely between the outdoors and the space within -- at studs, wall outlets, wall joints, and elsewhere. In fact, EIFS can reduce air infiltration by as much as 55% compared to alternatives materials such as standard brick or wood construction. And since walls are one of the greatest areas of heat and air conditioning loss, improvement in the wall insulation can be very meaningful in terms of energy conservation. Source:

37 Green Features and Benefits of EIFS What's more, EIFS add to the "R-value" of a home or building. (R-value is a measurement of the resistance to heat flow; the higher the R-value, the better the material's insulating value.) Most EIFS use insulation board with an R-value of R-4 to R-5.6 per inch as the innermost layer in the wall system. When combined with standard wall cavity insulation, this extra layer can boost wall insulation from R-11 to R-16 or more. Another point to keep in mind on new construction: Due to the energy efficiency of EIFS, it may be possible to specify lowercapacity heating and air conditioning equipment without sacrificing anything in terms of interior comfort. Source:

38 Green Features and Benefits of EIFS Design Flexibility The rich appearance of EIFS bears a resemblance to stucco or stone, but the systems can be more versatile than the alternative materials. EIFS comes in a wide variety of colors and textures, and can be fashioned into virtually any shape or design. Skilled applicators can easily create different kinds of exterior architectural detailing that would often be cost-prohibitive using conventional construction. Some examples of the details that can be created are: cornices, arches, columns, keystones, cornerstones, special moldings and decorative accents. Most of the detailing is computer-generated. The designs are precision-cut out of insulation board, attached to the approved substrate or wall, then covered with the EIFS base coat, mesh and finish coat. Using this ingenious process, EIFS applicators can give a striking, distinctive appearance to any building or residence. Source:

39 EIFS and LEED Points Due to the construction methods, two buildings are never the same even if from the same floor plan, so essentially each building is unique, LEED points are awarded for buildings that meet specified design and performance criteria. The total design and overall building performance are not just evaluated based the individual parts. Specific products can contribute to LEED ratings in two ways. First, material composition can contribute to an overall score. For example, the recycled material content of a product becomes part of a total recycled material score that may qualify for a LEED point. Second, building products can facilitate attainment of building performance objectives. For instance, a product that adds insulation value contributes to the overall thermal performance of the building envelope, and therefore to attainment of energy consumption objectives. The following slides contain possible LEED points a project can award when using an EIF System.

40 EIFS and LEED Points ENERGY and Atmosphere Energy Consumption EIFS cuts energy consumption by as much as 50% (could be worth 10 LEED points) EIF Systems do not use ozone depleting chemicals Sustainable Construction Materials and resources - Building reuse (could be worth 1 or 2 LEED points) Construction waste management (could be worth 1 or 2 LEED points) Recycled content (could be worth 1 or 2 LEED points)

41 EIFS and LEED Points ENERGY and Atmosphere Indoor Environmental Quality Odorless and non-toxic No volatile organic compounds (VOC's) or offensive gases Low emitting materials (could be worth 1 LEED point) High quality insulation (could be worth 1 LEED point)

42 EIFS Applications

43 EIFS Applications Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS) provide great energy efficiency and design flexibility than alternative systems. EIFS can be applied over steel stud walls, wood frame construction or masonry. They can also be used to reclad existing buildings to provide a refreshed appearance and substantially upgraded insulation value.

44 EIFS Applications EIFS can be used on a wide range of buildings, including homes, apartments, condominiums, high-rise buildings, offices, malls, shopping centers, hotels, motels, clinics, government buildings, and so on. It can also be used to create facades and soffits on shopping centers, and for decorative purposes (to look like stone, or to create signage or artwork). EIFS is not a roofing material. EIFS can be used on new buildings and also can in retrofitting projects, to upgrade the appearance and provide insulation, without affecting the activities indoors during the renovation (EIFS is installed completely from the outside of the building). We will provide retrofitting details in the details section of the course.

45 EIFS Applications EIFS has a number of features that contribute to its popularity, including a modern seamless look, and the ability to mimic other materials, reasonable cost, and high energy efficiency. EIFS looks like traditional stucco or concrete, and is very common through North America. The use of EIFS is regulated by the building codes. However, since EIFS is a relatively new type of wall cladding, many codes do not refer to EIFS by name. EIFS is generally regulated by Evaluation Reports ("ER's") which are technical reports issued by code agencies for a specific product. The ER's go into great detail about how a specific EIFS product can be used. The primary source of ER's in the USA is the Evaluation Services division of the International Code Council.

46 How EIFS is installed

47 How EIFS is installed EIFS is attached to the outside surface of the exterior walls with an adhesive (cementitious or acrylic based) or EIFS manufacturer approved mechanical fasteners. It should never be attached using non-approved mechanical fasteners such as nails, screws, etc. Mechanical fasteners can cause virtually unsealable holes in the system, thus making it impossible to be water proof. The supporting wall surface is continuous (not "open framing") and flat, and can be a solid material, or some type of sheathing that is attached to studs. The surface to which an EIFS is applied is called the substrate. Common substrates include concrete, cinder block, brick, cement board sheathing, exterior grade gypsum sheathing, glass fiber-faced gypsum sheathing, oriented-strand board (OSB), and plywood. Source: Wiki

48 How EIFS is installed EIFS is usually installed at the construction site by hand by independent professional plastering contractors; EIFS producers do not install EIFS products. EIFS is not a do-it-yourself product - it is not sold through retail stores. EIFS can also be made as panels. The panels are made in a factory and have a lightweight welded metal subframe. When completed they are trucked to the building site, raised with a crane, and attached to the building frame. Source: Wiki

49 How EIFS is installed Remember when looking for an installer always look for someone that has experience with EIF Systems and that has been trained through AWCI. As discussed in the previous slides The association of the wall and ceiling industry - AWCI has developed third party inspectors and EIFS applicators trained through the EIFS manufacturer whose materials are specified on the project or AWCI.

50 EIFS Performance and Maintenance

51 EIFS Maintenance Unlike wood, stucco and other siding materials, EIFS rarely need painting. Most EIFS systems are specially formulated with 100% acrylic binder, which gives EIFS superior resistance to fading, chalking and yellowing. As a result, the systems tend to maintain their original appearance over time. And since the color is integral to the finish coat, even if the surface is scratched, the same color appears beneath the abrasion. EIFS also have excellent resistance to dirt, mildew and mold, which helps keep the building exterior looking clean and freshly painted. Should the surface ever become soiled, it can usually be cleaned by hosing it down with soap and water. Source:

52 EIFS Maintenance The systems are designed to be very flexible, which makes them highly crack resistant. When walls expand or contract due to rising or falling temperatures, EIFS are resilient enough to "absorb" building movement and thus avoid the unsightly cracking problems that are so common with stucco, concrete and brick exteriors. EIFS are among the most water resistant exterior surfaces you can put on a house or building. But as with all claddings, EIFS must be correctly installed and properly detailed if they are to perform properly. Otherwise, moisture can get behind the systems and cause damage, just as it can with wood siding, brick or any other exterior. Source:

53 EIFS Maintenance Water intrusion is seldom a problem on commercial structures with EIFS. Water intrusion damage to homes is uncommon, but when it does occur, the moisture typically affects only small areas which can be easily and inexpensively repaired. In cases where homes have been damaged, the problems have been traced to the use of poor quality (even leaky and/or non codecompliant) windows and/or improper flashing and sealing. As a result, when building with EIFS, it is wise to use quality windows (such as those with AAMA certification) which are code-compliant, and to make sure there is proper flashing and sealing around windows, doors, roofs, deck-to-house attachments, and all other exterior wall penetrations. Source:

54 EIFS Maintenance Periodic maintenance should include thorough checking of the flashing and sealing to ensure that the building envelope remains watertight. Damaged or missing flashing should be repaired or replaced immediately; likewise, cracked or deteriorated sealants should immediately be repaired, or removed and replaced. Source:

55 How can EIFS Fail and How to prevent it?

56 Trained Qualified Installers A great way to help prevent system failure is to ensure the team that is installing the EIFS system is qualified and has plenty of experience and training. It is recommended to have trained professionals install the system. These should be contractors (sub-contractors) Who have attended the manufacturer's training seminars or who have attended the "Doing It Right" seminars on EIFS given by AWCI.

57 Ways Water Can Penetrate Into The Building EIFS failures are similar to those of a roofing system. How often do you really have a leak occurring in the field of the roof? Under most circumstances, water leaks are the result of improper system termination to dissimilar materials (parapet walls, perimeter metal edge, etc.), missing or improperly installed sealants, missing or improperly installed flashings, system terminations such as roof drains, conduit lines, curbs, scupper openings, vents and other miscellaneous penetrations and openings. Does this sound familiar?

58 Ways Water Can Penetrate Into The Building The development of EIF systems has extended beyond just providing a weather resistive barrier over the sheathing, but many also include the incorporation of grooved insulation boards and/or a composite drainage layer to facilitate the release of water from behind the systems. While most (not all) of the EIF systems on the market today are specified to incorporate some form of a "water managed" design, this does not necessarily mean that a structure is not prone to having moisture intrusion and possible resultant damages such as deterioration and rot of the sheathing and framing, along with the likelihood for an environment that will foster and support mold/biological growth.

59 Ways Water Can Penetrate Into The Building The proper detailing of system penetrations and terminations to materials differing in one or more respects, in addition to the presence and incorporation of flashings and sealants are still vital in a successful EIFS installation. The same thing can be said for both traditional and one (1) coat stucco systems in addition to brick and other types of facades.

60 Ways Water Can Penetrate Into The Building Incidental water can penetrate through caulk joints and system termination points The use of inferior windows and windows that have improperly installed flashings or lack of "kick out flashing and pan flashing will lead to water penetration.

61 What Type of Measure Should You Take to Make Sure Water Does Not Penetrate the Building Envelope Provide "Kick out" flashing Use proper sealants and backer rod Use metal coping at roof line of commercial buildings Provide proper flashing at windows and roof lines

62 What Type of Measure Should You Take to Make Sure Water Does Not Penetrate the Building Envelope Summary No matter the type of system or façade (EIFS, Stucco, Stone, Brick, Siding, Etc.), the performance of that system is dependent on not only on the proper installation of the systems, but also the detailing of penetrations, transitions and interfaces with adjacent façade materials or allied exterior building envelope components, Without attention to detail, all façade systems are prone to failure

63 When to use EIFS PB Standard and EIFS Drainage Wrap EIFS Standard PB is for commercial use only. Drainage EIFS is for all other applications including the following: 1. Institutional use 2. Commercial use 3. Residential use

64 EIFS Details

65 EIFS PB Standard

66 EIFS PB Drainage Wrap

67 Program Summary By now you should have gained knowledge and understanding over the following: 1. History of EIFS 2. Difference between EIFS and Stucco 3. What EIFS is 4. Composition and Types of EIFS 5. Residential Construction Growing Pains 1. What AWCI- Association of the Wall and Ceiling Industry is 6. Green Features and Benefits of EIFS 7. EIFS Performance and Maintenance 8. EIFS Applications 9. How EIFS is installed 10. How EIFS can Fail and How to prevent it?

68 Questions For The Next Ten Minutes This concludes the course material. The following ten minutes will be for taking a short exam. You must complete the exam with a 80% or higher in order to receive credit. Please make sure and print your certificates of completion either for AIA/CES, CSI/CEN or for state MCE credit.

69 Sustainable Design Through EIFS This continuing education program is sponsored and provided to you due to the professional courtesy of: This concludes the continuing education program. Please proceed to take the exam. Energex, Inc Woodbridge Avenue Edison, NJ Phone: Fax: Website: MRS001 Serving the following Countries USA Canada Central America South America Thank You For Your Time! CSI-A0242 AIA-EW The material contained in this continuing education program belongs to Energex Inc. Questions or concerns about the program content need to be addressed with the program instructor. Powered by 69

70 Quiz Instructions Course Number-Quiz In order for you to get credit for this program you must successfully complete the following short exam. Pass for this exam is 80% or higher. Please make sure and print your certificates of completion either for AIA/CES, CSI/CEN or for state MCE credit. Please print your Certificate of Completion upon successful completion. You can print the certificate from your A-F transcript any time after completion. If your colleagues can benefit from this course, please let them know. Feel free to revisit the Architect-Forum LMS elearning System to take additional courses. Note: You must go back to the flash version of the course to take the test.