Manage Moisture with Rainscreen Systems and Fiber Cement
Learn how rainscreen systems protect buildings from moisture intrusion and boost durability, and how fiber cement siding and horizontal steel furring come together in a climate-smart, properly installed assembly.
About the live course
Rainscreen systems are designed to protect a building's exterior and interior from moisture, improve thermal efficiency, and enhance the building's durability in areas prone to high levels of moisture and wind-driven rain. This course will explore the importance of designing resilient buildings and the dangers of moisture intrusion for building longevity. It will examine how rainscreens manage moisture, their components, and climate-specific considerations. It will demonstrate how fiber cement siding and horizontal steel furring can be used to create a rainscreen system, including important installation considerations.
- Identify the importance of moisture management in designing resilient buildings.
- Examine the science behind rainscreen cladding systems and climate-specific considerations for their specification.
- Explore the role of fiber cement and structural furring products in rainscreen systems.
- Understand how to create a rainscreen for fiber cement siding and structural furring.
This free course is brought to you through a partnership with James Hardie.
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