Timber Frame Business Council Hosts (Free) Program for Architects (AIA-CEU approved) – Oct. 25, 20

CHANTILLY, Va. - Oct. 17, 2013 - PRLog -- The Timber Frame Business Council (TFBC) will provide 2 hours of AIA-approved programming for 2 hours of continuing education credits for architects, design professionals – and anyone interested in building a (timber frame) home.  The program is co-sponsored with the Structural Insulated Panel Association (SIPA), and in conjunction with the Log & Timber Home Show held October 25-27. Following the educational program, architects are invited to participate in the Log & Timber Home Show at no charge.

Seminar 1:  Timber Framing: An Age Old Craft Meets the Modern Era
Seminar 2:  Structural Insulated Panels: What Architects Need to Know (HSW hour)

The event is free, but preregistration is REQUIRED. Please contact Pam Hinton at 888-560-9251 or pam@timberframe.org

Topics Include:

Working With a Timber Framer
Factors Affecting Price
Design Options With Heavy Timber
The Types of Heavy Timber Available For Use
The Best style of Heavy Timber Joinery For Your Project
Heavy Timber and the Codes
Getting Started on Your Timber Frame Project
Understanding SIP R-value
Industry standards for walls & loading conditions
Where to find & access load tables
SIP industry assembly standards

SEMINAR DATE & LOCATION:
Dulles Expo Center
South Hall
4320 Chantilly Shopping Center
Chantilly, VA 20153
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

TFBC: Business & Design Resources for Timber Frame Industry Professionals. Discover the benefits of timber framing and learn more about how TFBC membership can expand your network.

The mission of the Timber Frame Business Council is to expand demand for timber framing.