Ceramic rainscreens are a versatile façade cladding option that combine generations of building science knowledge with the proven durability and beauty of fired ceramics. The result is an advanced cladding that can makes significant contribution to a high-performance building envelope. This program reviews how resilient, maintenance free ceramic rainscreens, made from natural and recycled materials minimize water penetration, resist fire, benefit project schedules and achieve energy efficiency requirements.

Learning Objectives

1. This course provides information about building and energy code requirements for wall assemblies, including water resistance, fire resistance, and thermal performance, and discusses some resilience and environmental impact characteristics of the ceramic rainscreen facades.

2. Describe how ceramic rainscreens achieve superior water penetration resistance.

3. Discuss how the attributes of ceramic rainscreens contribute to important aspects of high-performance envelope design, such as project schedule, fire resistance and environmental impact.

4. Review strategies for meeting energy code requirements with ceramic rainscreen systems.

Course Information

Length : 1 HR

Credits: 1 HSW

Course Number: GGTER22

Course Delivery: Live

Course Level: Introductory

If you would like to have this SARA Certified Course presented to your office please contact your local Glen-Gery/Brickworks representative or email us at CEUS@saranational.org

Contact Information:

Glen-Gery

Gia Scassera

Senior Design Studio Manager

Gia.Scassera@glengery.com