What is a Rainscreen façade?
Rainscreen façades normally include a steel or aluminium substructure, attached to brackets/clips, that provide structural support to mount exterior panels. These brackets allow the system to have increased depth, where mineral wool or other insulation can be installed. Additionally, there is often a ventilation cavity, between the insulation and panels, to drive air flow behind the façade panels. This not only provides an insulating effect through the air barrier but can assist in drying the insulation material. Rainscreen façades utilize a wide range of panel material, allowing the de...