The Exterior Course covers retaining walls, grounds, window wells, lot grading, driveways, patios, walkways, decks, balconies, stoops and steps, porches, railings, wall cladding, flashing trim, eaves, soffits, fascia, as well as exterior doors and windows.

You will learn to describe the exterior wall covering and inspect all aspects of the exterior named above.

Within each section are several Study Sessions to guide you through the material. The Quick Quizzes will help you check your progress.

Illustrating showing how foundation and footing system can be built lower to account for greater frost depth

Lowered footings around basement walkouts — This illustration shows how foundation and footing systems can be built lower to account for greater frost depth. It is from our Exterior Course, Basement Walkouts Chapter. All of our 10 Courses are richly illustrated.

COURSE OUTLINE

Architectural Styles

Building shapes and details, architectural categories, specific house styles

Exterior Cladding

Basics, brick, stone, concrete, stucco, wood, wood-based materials, metal, vinyl, fiber cement, clay, slate, asphalt

Soffits and fascia, windows and doors, trim, flashings and caulking

Exterior Structures

Porches, decks, balconies, garages, carports, basement walkouts

Surface Water Control

Lot grading, gutters and downspouts, window wells, walkways, driveways and grounds, retaining walls

Course Duration

32 hours

Learning assessments

One midterm and one final exam

70% passing grade overall

Price

$300 for the full Program (all 10 Courses) or $30 for any single Course

Includes all learning materials, tests, exams, tutor support and ongoing postgraduate support