| Location | International Masonry Institute, 2140 W. Corporate Drive, Addison, IL 60101 |
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This seminar provides a thorough review of the principles of rainscreen design, including: system benefits, system assembly and cladding material considerations. This course will provide the designer with an overview of the key aspects of rainscreen systems and how they can contribute to a successful building design. Upon completion of this course, the design professional will be able to: Explain the basic building design fundamentals; Compare and contrast rainscreen design approaches; List the five forces of water penetration; Explain the principle and benefits of rainscreen systems; List the sustainable aspects of rainscreen and their potential contribution to green building; Identify the components of a rainscreen assembly: sytem & cladding; List several considerations of the designer when evaluating rainscreen systems.
