Webinar: Benjamin Obdyke presents, Drainage & Drying in the Exterior Wall

1 HSW

Zoom Registration required.

Course Description: Determining the best system for managing moisture can be challenging.  Many factors such as climate, cladding, and cost should be considered when designing a sustainable wall.  This course explores those factors, as well as trends in building codes and best practices.

Learning Objectives:

• Recognize the integral role of a gap within the exterior wall.
• Understand the performance characteristics of drainable housewrap and rainscreen systems
• Understand the selection criteria to consider when designing for moisture management in wall systems.
• Determine the appropriate ways to employ draining and drying principles for a variety of cladding systems.