RAiNA Education: Rainscreen Technology for Residential Applications

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The presentation will show the damage that can be done when water enters wall assemblies, including an example of the cost for repair to the homeowner due to a lack of full coverage by the homeowner’s insurance. Where the water comes from will be covered and how incorporating a rainscreen assembly can reduce the damage caused by this water intrusion. It will show the main components in all rainscreen assemblies and what provide. The presentation will finish with providing direction as to where assistance and guidance can be found to assist you.

Learning Objectives:

At the conclusion of this presentation, participants will be able to:

1. Identify the hazards and risks caused by moisture intrusion within the building enclosure.
2. Interpret the sources of moisture and how they have become a major issue in residential wall construction
3. Define how utilizing rainscreen technology greatly increases the durability of residential wall construction and will reduce risks
4. Evaluate industry resources that can assist in the design and construction of building enclosure assemblies.

Presented by:

Denali Jones - Technical Director - Rainscreen Association in North America (RAiNA)