Rainscreen Primer

摘要

While popular in Europe for many years, rain-screen systems are still relatively new to the U.S. Rainscreen facade systems put an air barrier between the panel system and structural wall, allowing wind-driven rain or water to escape the building envelope without entering the building. While that seems simple enough, there are many aspects of rainscreen systems that not all architects are aware of. To help you better understand rainscreen systems. Metal Architecture went to a variety of experts to put together a list of 10 things every architect should know about rainscreen systems.