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This event is approved for 1 AIA LU | HSW, 1 AIBC Core LU, and 1 Phius CEU 

Deep Dive into Rainscreens Session 4 delves into the second most important performance aspect of a rainscreen wall system: ventilation. 

RDH Principal and Senior Building Science Specialist, Dr. John Straube, will explore the benefits of ventilation for common types of cladding and review practical applications for achieving vented/ventilated rainscreen wall designs. John will explain ventilation concepts ranging from the fundamental need for ventilation to more advanced concepts like pressure equalization and compartmentalization.  

You will learn: 

- The difference between vented and ventilated air gaps. 

- The design impacts of including or not including an air gap within a wall design. 

- Building materials and methods that create effective air gaps. 

- How the concepts of pressure moderation/equalization and compartmentalization apply to the design of air gaps. 

This session is designed for architects, designers, contractors, material/system manufacturers, and students. No pre-existing knowledge is required.