GD 40 Understanding Membranes in Ventilated Rainscreen Facades

Literature • Metal Cladding & Roofing Manufacturers Association

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Rainscreen facades offer an aesthetic exterior and a technical solution for both new and refurbishment projects. However: detailing at the design stage and the installation stage can present challenges that require input from manufacturers and suppliers of systems and components. This CPD takes a holistic approach to the key elements of design around airtightness: water ingress: condensation control (vapour permeability): and fire protection to achieve the optimum performance and long-term durability in ventilated rainscreen facades. The document covers terminology of membranes including main functions: placement within the envelope: airtightness: analysis and regulations plus detailing and installation.

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The MCRMA brings together the leading roofing and cladding providers who have delivered to the majority of the industry’s most prestigious buildings creating imaginative and innovative building designs that offer cost-effective and sustainable solutions which will benefit future generations. MCRMA represents, promotes and supports the interests of systems manufacturers, component suppliers, independent roofing and cladding inspectors and industry support services suppliers who provide independent building envelope solutions for metal-based roofing and cladding products and services in the non-domestic metal roof and wall market sector.