Curious or confused about what “rainscreen” means or how it relates to wall performance? This session provides an overview of rainscreen wall designs, including all the visible and hidden components and important factors in performance. Claddings and attachments, the air cavity and why width matters, water control, structural considerations, fire and combustibility, exterior insulation … all this and more will be touched on.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe the components of a rainscreen wall and their functions.
- Explore the science and practical aspects of rainscreen wall performance.
- Discuss specific considerations for heat, air, and moisture control as well as structure and fire.
- Learn to design and detail higher-performance rainscreen walls.
- Discover long term benefits of integrating rainscreens in exterior walls.
Continuing Education Credit:
1.0 AIA LU HSW 
Laverne Dalgleish
Chief Operating Officer, Rainscreen Association in North America
Mr. Laverne Dalgleish is the Executive Director of the Air Barrier Association in America (ABAA) and Chief Operating Officer for the Rainscreen Association in North America (RAiNA). As such, he works to champion energy conservation in buildings while educating the building owners and designers about the benefits of energy conservation such as durability, comfort, reduced maintenance, reduced HVAC equipment costs and the positive impact on the environment. Mr. Dalgleish travels across North America weekly to educate building owners and designers on the advantages of efficient and functional air barrier systems and rainscreen assemblies in buildings. His mission involves collaborating with standards development organizations, training and education groups, government policy departments, and quality assurance program developers within the construction industry. Mr. Dalgleish chairs the ULC Thermal Performance in the Building Environment Standards Committee. He was the key developer of the ABAA Quality Assurance Program for installing air barrier systems in buildings. This program is based on ISO9000 and ISO 12576-2 but brings the ISO requirements together with practical applications for the air barrier industry.
