Aluminum Frame Design Course
This course equips participants with essential skills for designing high-performance aluminum frames for windows and doors, ensuring compliance with U.S. building codes and optimizing for energy efficiency, safety, and durability in modern construction projects.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
The Aluminum Frame Design Course gives you practical skills to design safe, efficient window and balcony door systems for modern buildings. Learn U-factor, SHGC, STC, wind loads, ASCE 7, IBC, and NFRC requirements, plus thermal breaks, condensation control, waterproofing, anchorage, and detailing. Gain clear, code-aware methods you can apply immediately to improve performance, durability, and occupant comfort.
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Develop skills
- Design aluminum window and door frames: select systems, profiles, and hardware fast.
- Apply U.S. codes to facades: egress, safety glazing, guards, and accessibility.
- Size frames and glass for wind: use ASCE 7 loads, deflection limits, and anchors.
- Detail waterproof, airtight aluminum openings: flashing, drainage, and air barriers.
- Optimize thermal and acoustic performance: U-factor, SHGC, STC, and condensation.
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