HPL Siding Material And Rain Screen Siding Applications

HPL Siding Material And Rain Screen Siding Applications

HPL siding is a versatile exterior building material – ideal wherever durability and aesthetics are needed. High pressure laminate panels provide high UV, climate, impact, chemical, stain, and moisture resistance for commercial and residential applications. In this presentation we will learn how high pressure laminate is made, and explore the properties of HPL. We will explore the principles of back-ventilated rainscreen siding, and provide you with an understanding of
typical installations and applications.

Learning Objectives: 
  1. Identify HPL material and its properties
  2. Understand the fundamentals of rain screen principles
  3. Recognize the advantages of HPL as a material when used for siding in a rain screen installation
  4. And lastly, we will inspire you with some HPL siding applications!
Design Category: 
(07) Thermal and Moisture Protection
Applicable Credits