Etex (Exteriors) UK

This CPD covers the design, principles and benefits of specifying rainscreen, looking into the history of rainscreen it’s different applications and how it’s use has developed with the ever evolving construction industry demands. We will look at different fixing and support options as well as what other considerations drive the design of rainscreen facades. By the end of the CPD you should have a greater understanding of:- What rainscreen cladding is and why it’s used.- Different support structures for rainscreen.- The factors that influence rainscreen layouts & applications.- The difference between well known fire classifications. - What Equitone is & the assistance on offer through specification.

This CPD aims to introduce fibre cement sheeting as a building material and explores various design and specification criteria. By the end of the CPD you should have a greater understanding of:- How fibre cement is made and why it's a suitable building material- The planning and design issues that dictate the choice of fibre cement profiles sheeting- The performance benefits of fibre cement profiled sheeting in design and use- How fibre cement profiled sheeting can be installed- The variety of sectors and uses for which profiled sheeting is suitable