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WEBINAR: Residential & Commercial – Range of Rainscreens
Tue March 10 at 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Range of Rainscreens: An in-depth look at a variety of rainscreen applications
Course Number: BOI 202
This course is worth: 1 AIA/HSW.
Presented by Benjamin Obdyke
Selecting the appropriate moisture management system for the building envelope can be a daunting task. Determining the appropriate rainscreen application can be based on several contributing factors – climate, building codes, cladding, and a variety of others. This course will explore the importance of rainscreens as a moisture management solution, as well as the characteristics of the assortment of applications.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the performance characteristics of rainscreens in the building envelope
- Recognize the characteristics and differences or “open” and “closed” rainscreens
- Understand and identify the installation applications of open and closed rainscreens
- Recognize the pre-installation considerations when choosing the appropriate rainscreen application