What Benefits Does A Rainscreen Offer?
A rainscreen is an exterior cladding system that helps to preserve the weather-resistant barrier of a building. The rainscreen provides an air cavity behind the outside cladding as an additional line of defense. Capillary action, gravity, velocity, and wind may all allow water to infiltrate a building’s wall. Therefore, it is especially important to have a rainscreen to protect your building.
The Benefits Of A Rainscreen
Rainscreen systems generously offer two forms of protection against water infiltration: the rainscreen itself and a route designed to disperse leakage. The air gap enables airflow inside the moisture barrier. The air gap can be positioned on the inner or external side of the insulation.
Depending on the type of exterior cladding, and the climate where the property is located, the cladding type may or may not be insulated. A rainscreen will help divert water away from the primary outside wall, which has several advantages regardless of the type of exterior cladding used.
Additionally, another advantage of having a rainscreen is that it keeps the building’s temperature stable, which saves energy on heating and cooling. Keeping the insulation dry helps to avoid problems like mold growth and water leaks.
Energy Savings and Temperature Maintenance
Water can permeate the exterior cladding and travel down the rear of the cladding sheets, evaporating if strong storms occur. The rainscreen cladding technology enhances energy conservation due to its air cavity on the outer facade.
The combination of a rainscreen cladding system with an outside insulation system certainly offers numerous advantages including improved thermal and acoustic insulation. This in turn decreases temperature changes and increases soundproofing which results in lower energy expenses.
Added Protection To Structure
Rainscreens are undoubtedly the greatest prevention of water damage to a home or building than any alternative. The prevention of harmful moisture from snow, rain, and ice gives peace of mind that the structure will remain protected. Rainscreens save energy by regulating temperatures and reducing water damage. They deflect the sun’s harmful rays and assist in the structural support of a property.
Design Options
The recommended material will vary depending on the type of property and the local climate. The most common materials for rainscreens are aluminum, glass, stone, or high-pressure laminate.
Contacting Frontek is an excellent place to begin to help decide on which type of rainscreen fits your needs. Their professionals will take the time to understand your property, its location, the natural factors to consider, and the best solution for you.
We hope that this article has given you an understanding of the benefits of having a rainscreen added to your property. Please contact us if you have any queries.