Open-joint metal cladding systems are commonly used in contemporary building design, offering a sleek, modern aesthetic. While visually pleasing, they also fulfil critical control functions, particularly when installed to perform as rainscreens.
Tag: rainscreens
As rainscreen assemblies continue to accelerate their prevalence across North America, engineered brick rainscreens—utilizing metal tray systems—have emerged, offering significant value for architects and building owners.
Are You a Window Design Expert? Take the Quiz!
(03/04/2025)
Take a quiz to see how well you understand the benefits, performance features, and installation of fixed windows with rainscreen designs.
Buildings Benefit from Rainscreen Designs of Windows
(02/28/2025)
Rainscreen systems route water out of wall assemblies. Applying rainscreen design principles produces benefits for fixed fenestration systems.
The Rainscreen Association in North America (RAiNA) defines rainscreen as an “assembly applied to an exterior wall which consists of, at minimum, an outer layer, an inner layer, and a cavity between them sufficient...
Commercial rainscreens are exterior cladding systems designed to protect buildings from moisture and enhance their appearance.
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Steel Building Resilience in an Age of Increasing Natural Disasters
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Metal Doors are as Versatile as Metal Buildings
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Striking Metal Wall Exteriors with Aluminum Cladding and Battens
Metal walls are chosen for their durability, fire resistance, contemporary aesthetics, and eco-friendly qualities—especially compared to composite, fiber cement, wood, and vinyl.
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