Swatchbox Unboxed CEU: Rainscreen Systems and the Building Code

Presented by Sto Corp. – September 5th, 2024 – 1:00pm - 2:00pm ET

DESCRIPTION

A rainscreen is a type of assembly applied to an exterior wall consisting of an outer layer, inner layer, and a ventilated cavity between the two. These systems have been used extensively in other markets but are relatively new to the US. As codes evolve, and building science advances, rainscreens are becoming a popular way of enclosing buildings. They greatly increase performance while simultaneously enabling designers to achieve new and striking designs.

PROGRAM LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1. Define “rainscreen” and provide an overview of building control layers and rainscreen system layers.

2. Provide an in-depth look at steadily increasing building code performance requirements, standards, and testing.

3. Examine where building codes and testing standards intersect with the rainscreen system. 

4. Review the specification process, and how best to prepare for future building code changes.

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