What Makes Rainscreen Walls Work

METALCON Live! and RAiNA Present… What Makes Rainscreen Walls Work

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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.

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