Design Principles for Rainscreen Wall Systems

Design Principles for Rainscreen Wall Systems

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Over the years, IMETCO has been fortunate enough to attract and retain some of the most talented craftsmen in the industry. Decades of experience, attention to detail, and a genuine desire to please our customers is what drives our fabrication specialists to manufacturer the highest quality metal systems.

Our manufacturing facilities house the state-of-the-art equipment and tools used by our artists to craft our performance inspired solutions. For projects requiring job-site fabrication, IMETCO provides the same factory-quality equipment and talented craftsmen with our field rolling and field curving services.

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This presentation provides an explanation of the various components that lead to water penetration in walls and how to prevent it with rainscreen wall system solutions. The importance of air barriers, vapor control and thermal control in walls will also be discussed as well as examples of proper rainscreen details and construction. Additionally, the basics of WUFI modeling will be summarized.

Learning Objectives: 
  1. Participants of this program will gain an understanding of the lifecycle and sustainable benefits of various metals for construction uses
  2. Participants will learn how engineered rainscreen systems can contribute to thermally efficient sustainable design and help designers achieve resilient buildings
  3. The functional characteristics and building science of a fully integrated back-ventilated rainscreen system
  4. Analyze various preferred rainscreen details and installation application
Provided By: 
IMETCO
Design Category: 
(07) Thermal and Moisture Protection
Applicable Credits
1
AIA
HSW/LU CE Hour(s)
ID - 0623 RWS