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Event Details

  • 📅 June 10, 2026

  • ⏰ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

  • 📍 Halvorson's Upstreet Cafe

  • 🍽 Lunch Provided

👉 Reserve Your Spot

Designed for Architects Who Want More From Their Materials

Architects are invited to this free AIA event, hosted in collaboration by Rice Lumber and AZEK/TimberTech.

About the Course

Enduring Beauty: High Performing Polymer Cladding Systems

Explore how polymer cladding can be used to create durable, moisture-resistant rainscreen systems that enhance both performance and design flexibility. This course examines common cladding materials, their limitations, and how polymer alternatives improve long-term outcomes.

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What You'll Learn

Rainscreen design principles using polymer systems

Installation techniques across multiple substrates

Detailing around openings and transitions

Joint design and material movement considerations

Life cycle cost comparisons

Enjoy A Productive Midday Break

  • Enjoy a relaxed lunch-and-learn format

  • Connect with local architects and industry professionals

  • Ask questions directly to product experts

  • Walk away with actionable knowledge you can apply immediately

Earn Continuing Education Credits

  • 1 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour

  • 1 AAA Structured Learning Hour

  • 1 AIBD CE Hour

  • 1 OAA Structured Learning Hour

  • 1 SAA Core Learning Hour

About the Brands

About AZEK Building Products

A leading manufacturer of premium, low-maintenance exterior building materials designed for durability and sustainability.

About TimberTech

Offers capped polymer and composite decking, along with railing, lighting, and outdoor systems engineered to outperform wood.

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About Rice Lumber

For over 80 years, Rice Lumber has partnered with Vermont’s building community to deliver high-performance materials and reliable project support. As a family-owned company, we work closely with architects to ensure material selections align with design intent, constructability, and long-term durability.

We offer a complete building materials solution—from framing through finish, including cladding, windows and doors, decking systems, and interior finishes. Our expanded showroom and drive-through warehouse provide efficient access to specified products, along with hands-on material exploration for you and your clients.

With deep experience in Vermont’s climate, our team brings practical insight into building envelope performance, moisture management, and material longevity—helping you design spaces that perform as well as they look.

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