Aluminum Frame Design Course
This course equips participants with essential skills for designing high-performance aluminum window and door frames, 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 teaches practical skills for designing safe and efficient window and balcony door systems in modern buildings. You will learn about U-factor, SHGC, STC, wind loads, ASCE 7, IBC, and NFRC requirements, as well as thermal breaks, condensation control, waterproofing, anchorage, and detailing. It provides clear, code-compliant methods to apply right away for better performance, durability, and comfort for people inside.
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Develop skills
- Design aluminum window and door frames by quickly selecting systems, profiles, and hardware.
- Apply U.S. codes to facades, covering egress, safety glazing, guards, and accessibility.
- Size frames and glass for wind loads using ASCE 7, deflection limits, and anchors.
- Detail waterproof and airtight aluminum openings with flashing, drainage, and air barriers.
- Optimize thermal and acoustic performance through U-factor, SHGC, STC, and condensation control.
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