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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 they provide. The presentation will finish with providing direction as to where assistance and guidance can be found to assist you.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1. Understand the term rainscreen and how it applies to residential wall designs

2. Understand the importance of rainscreen technology in today’s building environment

3. Identify the hazards and risks when walls are built without rainscreen technology

4. Explore how designing walls that utilize rainscreen technology greatly increases the durability of residential wall construction and reduces risks

Presenter: Keith Lolley, President, Advanced Building Products, Inc.

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