Caparol (UK) Ltd

This seminar covers the principles of rainscreen cladding and its development. It will help you to understand the following topics:- The principles of ventilated rainscreen cladding- The applications and benefits of rainscreen cladding panels, including glass and photovoltaic systems - Testing and safety requirements- How to specify cladding systems and assess the various specification and design requirements- Why rainscreen cladding systems have been used on specific projects

- Historic use of stone covering both extraction and use in city architecture- Traditional construction methods, including ashlar construction and stone on pre-cast units- Requirements of modern architecture considering speed of installation, weight constraints and lead times- Specification of ventilated rainscreen cladding including relevant Standards- Features and benefits of ventilated rainscreen cladding including installation sequence

- Historic use of brick- Modern extraction and manufacture- Brick slip systems and their advantages and disadvantages- Specification considerations for brick slips and tile finishes including materials, thermal performance and design