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Free Open House Tour: Sunday, May 19
Designed by David Neiman, AIA

Photo Credit: Ed Sozinho

 

Rainscreen Systems: Moisture Management in Layers

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
 

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