Advantages of Rainscreen Wall Systems

Ventilated Wall Design “A wall that breathes”

Air is allowed to circulate behind the exterior cladding material creating a ‘chimney effect’ that keeps the cavity space free of moisture and mold or mildew. Any water that enters into the cavity space quickly evaporates as a result of this ‘chimney effect’ and as always, the last line of moisture and air infiltration penetration defense is an appropriate air barrier system.

Sustainable Design

Rainscreen wall design often utilizes 100% recyclable cladding materials with systems that offer life expectancies that near the 100 -year mark. Rainscreen as a wall design offers a variety of benefits from a LEED accreditation perspective, as well as eliminating the occurrence of mold and mildew issues common to closed cavity wall design.

Natural, ‘Green’ Materials

Whether selecting terracotta, ceramic, natural stone or wood cladding products, rainscreen design allows the designer to utilize the latest in natural, recyclable, ‘green’ building materials. All aluminum attachment substructures provide additional evidence for design with recyclable materials.

Energy Efficiency

Ventilated rainscreen wall systems allow for a much greater flexibility in insulating a building based on the project specific needs of a project an its climate location. With a rainscreen cavity, insulation can be located outside of the air barrier and inside the cavity space, which can greatly improve a wall’s R Value and significantly reduces energy consumption and lower running costs.

Maintenance Free Systems

With rainscreen walls and ventilated cavity systems, the building can be kept dry by eliminating the propensity of water to penetrate the wall system. Simply, this means there is now no longer a need for caulking, grout or sealants. A wide variety of high quality exterior cladding products exist to be utilized with rainscreen wall design, combining a technical wall design with a timeless aesthetic for long term sustainability.

Natural Ventilation - Mold / Mildew Free

The natural ventilation of the ventilated rainscreen wall eliminates the occurrence of mold and mildew by design and creates a healthy wall design that improves building longevity as well as the health of occupants.

Year Round Installation of Systems

Unlike traditional closed cavity wall construction, rainscreen walls can be installed all year round, allowing for greater flexibility in project schedules and ultimately installation times. Installations are simple and straightforward, allowing for external cladding and internal works to proceed quickly, early and consecutively.

New or Refurbish Construction

Ventilated rainscreen walls can be applied to new or existing construction. Rainscreen walls offer the designer limitless options that at once empower the re-cladding of existing structures with a new aesthetic. This has benefits from both a design and sustainability perspective.

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