Intro - Why Glazing System Interaction Matters
Where Most Glazing Failures Begin
The Role of Coordination in Detailing
Why Shop Drawings Are Critical
Designing for Dimensional Tolerances
Thinking Like an Integrator, Not an Installer
Understanding What “Tie-In” Actually Means
Why Glazing Pocket Integration Is Often a Poor Strategy
Evaluating Continuity Around the Entire Opening
Flashings, Sequencing, and Trade Responsibility
Aligning Barriers With the Primary Seal and Drainage Strategy
Sealant Geometry, Joint Size, and Movement Capacity
Compatibility, Substrates, and Failure Modes
Verification, Testing, and Long-Term Performance
Why Building Movement Must Be Addressed
Thermal Expansion and Frame Behavior
Structural Movement and Load Isolation
Movement and Perimeter Tie-Ins
Why Head, Sill, and Jamb Conditions Matter Most
Head Conditions: Accommodating Movement Without Breaking Continuity
Sill Conditions: Managing Water and Drainage
Jamb Conditions: Continuity Across Systems and Trades
Why Materials Fail at Interfaces
Galvanic Corrosion and Metal Isolation
Material Compatibility / Interface Review
How the Pieces Fit Together
Practical Steps You Can Take on Your Next Project
Knowing When, and Who, to Ask for Help
Final Takeaways for Long-Term Performance
Course Quiz
This course contains additional resources and extras to give you the latest edge in the glazing industry.
This course is approved by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) for 1 LU/HSW.
AIA CES Course Number: LG-049
Provider number: 10125625
To Receive Credit:
We report AIA credits monthly. You will receive an email confirmation from AIA CES when your credit has been processed.
This course is open to all learners. Only AIA members need to submit for LU/HSW credit.