The actual guide focuses on weather-resistive barriers, flashing, drainage planes and cladding attachment
What You'll Learn in This Building Envelope & Rainscreen Guide
- Building envelope control layers
- Weather-resistive barriers and drainage planes
- Rainscreen cavities and drainage
- Flashing and water management
- Windows, doors and wall openings
- Kick-out flashing and roof-to-wall transitions
- Cladding attachment and furring
- Quality control before cladding is installed
About This Building Envelope & Rainscreen Guide
A rainscreen wall is designed to manage water rather than simply assume that the exterior cladding will stop every drop. Proper drainage, correctly sequenced flashing, compatible materials and a continuous drainage path work together to protect the wall structure from moisture intrusion.
The most important rainscreen details are often hidden once cladding is installed. Verifying flashing, drainage paths, openings, transitions and attachment before the wall is closed up is therefore a critical part of quality construction.