rainscreen
Exterior wall covering
A rainscreen is a type of exterior wall cladding system designed to protect buildings from moisture.
The outer layer deflects most rain while a gap behind it allows any water that penetrates to drain away and evaporate.
The term also applies to the outer panels themselves: The architect specified cedar rainscreen for the facade.
Underlying supporting material
- sheathingProtective outer layer
- flashingRepeated brief illumination
- compartmentalizationDivision into distinct sections
Atmospheric water deposit
- hydrophobicRepels aqueous substances
- waterproofImpervious to moisture
- damp-proofingBarrier against structural wetness
- condensationVapor turning to liquid
Fired reddish-brown ceramic
- ceramicFired clay material
- compositeMade of distinct parts
- zincElement thirty
- copperReddish-brown metallic element
porcelain · ACM · glass · timber · slate · granite · limestone
Movement of atmosphere
- convectionHeat transfer via motion
- breathabilityAirflow through material
- exhaustUse up entirely
- intakeAmount received or consumed
substrate
Underlying supporting material
- sheathingProtective outer layer
- flashingRepeated brief illumination
- compartmentalizationDivision into distinct sections
precipitation
Atmospheric water deposit
- hydrophobicRepels aqueous substances
- waterproofImpervious to moisture
- damp-proofingBarrier against structural wetness
terracotta
Fired reddish-brown ceramic
copper · porcelain · ACM · glass · timber · slate · granite · limestone
airflow
Movement of atmosphere
- convectionHeat transfer via motion
- breathabilityAirflow through material
- exhaustUse up entirely
clips
Attaches or excerpts
- bracketsMarks setting off text
- subframeSupporting frame beneath another
- anchorsWeighted devices securing vessels
fasteners · standoffs · furring · attachment · alignment · spacing · joints · sealant · gaskets · reveal
- facadesfacade, curtain walls, front, glass facades, false front
- sidingvinyl siding, aluminum siding, cedar siding, lap siding, metal siding
- rainproofingumbrella, poncho, tarpaulin, tarp, awning
- claddingcladding, siding, vinyl siding, curtain wall, metal panels
- panelswall panel, glass panel, wood panel, door panel, ceiling panel
- Waterprooferssilicone, sealant, sealants, sealer, waterproof paint
rainscreenload-bearing wall
Wall supporting overhead weight
substrate · stud wall · sheathing · insulation layer · interior wall
rain, screen, raincoat, rainfall, rainstorm, raindrop, rainwater, sunscreen, windscreen