Open-joint rainscreen cladding creates a ventilated outer skin around a building, with deliberate gaps between panels or boards. These joints allow air to…
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The Pros and Cons of Open-Joint Rainscreen Cladding
Fire barriers in cavities: where and how to install them
Cavities behind rainscreen cladding, masonry façades, curtain walling and roof interfaces provide space for drainage, ventilation and thermal movement. They…
Keeping Moisture Out From Behind Cladding Panels
Cladding gives a building its weather-resistant outer layer, but the panel face is only one part of a much larger envelope system. Rainwater can enter through…
Designing a Cladding System for a Building with Curved Walls
Curved walls can give a building a distinctive identity, improve movement through a site, and soften the visual impact of a large facade. They also create a…
How cladding fixings affect the overall project budget
The visible face of a building attracts attention, but the fixing system behind it often determines whether a facade remains economical throughout design,…
How to Assess a Cladding Contractor’s Track Record and Credentials
A cladding contractor influences far more than the appearance of a building. The quality of its design coordination, substrate preparation, fixing methods,…
Kawneer 1600 SG Curtain Wall: When to Specify It
The Kawneer 1600 SG curtain wall is designed for projects where the facade must combine a refined glass appearance with the practical demands of a commercial…
Acoustic Insulation In A Mixed-Use Facade
Mixed-use buildings bring homes, offices, retail units, restaurants and shared amenities into one envelope. This combination creates a demanding acoustic…
How to Test for Water Ingress After Cladding Completion
A completed cladding system should protect the building from wind-driven rain, surface water, and moisture moving through joints or interfaces. Testing after…
Best Practices for Ceiling and Soffit Cladding Detailing
Ceiling and soffit cladding forms a visible part of a building envelope, yet it is often treated as a secondary package during design coordination. External…