Earn 1 HSW/CEU learning about smart moisture protection for buildings from Bendheim x SARA|NY! Sign up now on Eventbrite.
GLASS RAINSCREENS & VENTILATED FACADES: Smart Moisture Protection for Buildings
Water damage is one of the leading causes of facade failure, and can lead to deterioration, mold and mildew growth, as well as a decline in interior air quality. This type of destruction may be preventable with the use of a rainscreen system. A proper rainscreen wraps and protects the building from water ingress, while controlling drainage and evaporation. With a rise in the demand for high-quality, durable, and healthy buildings, rainscreens offer a clear advantage. A variety of materials can be used to construct rainscreen claddings; however, glass is an ideal medium, as it presents virtually limitless aesthetic options, while its non-porous, durable surface offers ease of maintenance and longevity.
Learning Objectives:
Explain what a proper rainscreen system is and identify its main components
List at least three proven benefits of rainscreen systems
Understand the difference between Pressure Equalized vs. Drained, Back-Ventilated rainscreen systems
Know the basic glass rainscreen design principles and understand your system / material options
Presentation by Said Elieh, Vice President of Systems and Innovation, Bendheim.
About the speaker
Said Elieh has a Master’s degree in architecture and over twenty years of commercial construction industry experience, including wall constructions, façades, and glazing. His special area of expertise is the design, development, and implementation of advanced, high-performance curtainwall and rainscreen glass systems. He is Bendheim’s foremost technical authority on channel glass wall systems, ventilated glass façade systems, and glass rainscreens.