Learning Objectives:

• Explain the 4 D’s of wall design
• List the four basic approaches to water penetration control in buildings
• List the three forces that drive water into the building shell
• Describe the basic elements of all rainscreen wall systems
• Explain the rainscreen principle
• Compare and contrast the two distinct rainscreen techniques: drained and back-ventilated rainscreens (D/B-V) and pressure-equalized rainscreens (PERs)
• Provide the two main differences between these two rainscreen systems
• List several responsibilities of the designer when utilizing rainscreen systems

Lunch is provided.

Presented by:

Thad Parks
Commercial / Multifamily Business Development
Seattle Metropolitan Market
James Hardie Building Products
253.315.5317