Going Curbless

Going Curbless

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Founded in 1946, Noble Company manufactures premium-quality, innovative products for the Tile, Plumbing, Heating and Cooling, and Fire Sprinkler industries.

Noble Company product applications include Waterproofing, Crack Prevention, and Sound Reduction under tile flooring. The Engineered Fluids Division manufactures freeze protection fluids for various applications such as Hydronic under-floor heating, Solar Heating Systems, Geothermal Systems, and Fire Sprinkler Systems.

Noble Company is an American-based company, manufacturing products in Michigan and Louisiana. Our products are designed and manufactured to exceed applicable industry standards and are engineered for reliability. We are proud to have product in some of the highest profile projects in the world such as the: Burj Khalifa (Dubai), City Center (Las Vegas), and Laguna Honda Hospital (California).

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Curbless showers are in high demand, sometimes solely for their streamlined look, other times because of ADA compliance efforts or similar aging-in-place design measures. This course will provide a brief overview of the growing demand for curbless showers, the difference between curbless and barrier-free, the installation methods in the TCNA Handbook, and a host of design and installation considerations for a successful project. We will talk about what is required for a curbless shower to comply with ADA guidelines and how to be sure to meet applicable plumbing codes and wet-area coefficient of friction for flooring. We will briefly review the various kits and systems for constructing curbless showers with emphasis on their benefits, nuances, and important best practices to be aware of when designing and installing.

Learning Objectives: 
  1. Describe new trends in shower design and installation systems that provide an environment supporting an individuals ability to accomplish day-to-day activities without assistance or with minimal assistance.
  2. Discuss current industry standards and their impact on shower systems from a safe entry to shower and exit from shower, while being able to clean to a healthy standard.
  3. Explain design and barrier-free shower installation techniques to accommodate various construction obstacles, while complying with building standards and social sustainability.
  4. Present new installation methodology and systems which offer site flexibility as well as provide for a durable, watertight installation.
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Noble Company
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(10) Specialties
Applicable Credits
1
AIA
HSW/LU CE Hour(s)
ID - 5211