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WHAT IS RAINSCREEN CLADDING?
Rainscreen cladding is an established and well-proven method of providing
new and existing buildings with effective protection from the elements.
In a ‘ventilated’ rainscreen system, a substructure, typically
manufactured in aluminium, is affixed to the exterior wall of a building.
A layer of insulation is usually fitted to increase the thermal efficiency
of the building.
An external facade, which can be manufactured from a wide variety
of different materials, is then attached to the substructure to form a
primary rain barrier. An air cavity is created between the building shell
and the outer façade which prevents water ingress, equalises pressure
across the outer façade and effectively allows the building to ‘breathe’.
From an aesthetic point of view, rainscreen cladding systems allow architects
to dramatically alter the external appearance of any commercial, industrial
or residential building.
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Ventilation
Continuous airflow between the outer façade and the
building exterior allows the building to breathe and prevents rain
penetration due to pressure equalisation |
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Insulation
Thermal and acoustic benefits are provided by an external layer
of insulating material behind the façade and energy consumption
is reduced |
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Weather Protection
Ventilated rainscreen cladding protects the building from the
elements – from driving rain to extremes of temperature |
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