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Articles Tagged with ''rainscreen''

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Sto Corp. Expands StoVentec Fiber Cement Color Collections with New Mezzo Options

The expanded offering now includes three curated color collections and 17 total color options, giving architects and designers greater flexibility when creating distinctive façade designs
March 17, 2026

Sto Corp. announced the expansion of its StoVentec Fiber Cement Rainscreen System color palette with the addition of the Mezzo collection.


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Envelope-first: Designing for Performance, Compliance, and Aesthetics

An envelope-first approach begins with fundamental questions, such as: What are the thermal requirements of the opaque walls?
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Brian Nelson
February 25, 2026

The days of designing the look of a building and "figuring out the details later" are over. The demands of energy efficiency and fire safety require a holistic, integrated approach.


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CUPACLAD natural slate rainscreen cladding system on a building

Rainscreen Cladding Systems

CUPACLAD is a natural slate rainscreen cladding system which offers a range of cladding solutions
February 17, 2026

CUPACLAD is a natural slate rainscreen cladding system which offers a range of cladding solutions, from traditional to contemporary, offering architects and specifiers a wide choice, suiting any individual design.


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Integrating Firestopping with Air Barrier Systems

Closing the Gaps at the Building Envelope
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Vicky Visavale
February 9, 2026

Integrating firestopping with air barrier systems is no longer an optional “best practice”- it is a necessity for the modern, high-performance educational building.


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Designing Building Envelopes for Climate Extremes

Lessons from the 2025 Storm Season
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Rose Morrison
January 30, 2026

Many lessons can be drawn from recent severe weather events in 2025, yielding actionable design recommendations for building envelopes.


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Can Today’s Brick Veneer Assembly Have a Lifespan of 100 Years in Our Current Environment?

There is movement within the industry toward high-performance, wall-mounted brick cladding assemblies
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Steve Collins
December 26, 2025

If a project team is building and drawing a new project, they may want to explore brick once again. Today’s brick systems offer much more for the money than ever before.


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Benjamin Obdyke Launches the AeroNet Wall & Roof Ventilation Mat

Next-generation approach to ensuring proper drainage and drying behind both roofing and cladding materials to protect the building envelope against moisture intrusion
December 5, 2025

Benjamin Obdyke is launching the next evolution of moisture control with the introduction of AeroNet.


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RAiNA Celebrates Industry Excellence at the 2025 RAiNA Conference

The one-day event showcased the continued growth and influence of RAiNA as the leading organization dedicated to advancing rainscreen assemblies and high-performance building envelopes
November 13, 2025

The Rainscreen Association in North America (RAiNA) hosted its sold-out 2025 RAiNA Conference on November 5, 2025, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.


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Tenmat, Alpolic, and Cladiator Pass NYC Compliant Assembly

Tenmat, ALPOLIC, and CLADIATOR Achieve NYC Code Compliance for Unified Rainscreen Cladding

Advanced Intumescent Technology Helps Stop Flame Spread in Ventilated Wall Cavities
November 10, 2025

Tenmat, in collaboration with ALPOLIC and CLADIATOR, announced Tenmat’s FF102/50 Intumescent Fire Block has successfully tested an NYC compliant assembly for this collaborative rainscreen cladding solution.


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The Momentary parking garage

Bendheim Glass Brings Caddo Artwork to Life

The sheets of glass with their swirling patterns serve as a canvas that honors the Caddo Nations’ homeland and establishes a permanent remembrance of their history
October 21, 2025

At The Momentary in Bentonville, Ark., artist Chad “Nish” Earles, a member of the Caddo Nation, has transformed the utilitarian building into a powerful cultural landmark that honors his people’s history through design.


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