Whether you are an architect, glazing contractor, or new to the glass industry, a basic understanding of how glass is produced and fabricated for fenestration products is a must. Our OBE Academy offers the perfect introductory course to get you up to speed quickly. And architects can earn one American Institute of Architects (AIA) continuing education unit (CEU).

After completing this course, you will be able to:

• List the three main types of glass fabrication,
• Understand the most common glass production method in the U.S.,
• List the three main types of painted glass,
• Explain the steps in the overall process of heat-treating glass,
• Contrast the differences in annealed, heat-strengthened, and fully-tempered glass,
• Learn the production steps and identify the applications of laminated glass,
• Understand insulated glass assembly, and
• Identify the steps to package and deliver finished glass