Drainage + Drying in the Exterior Wall
1 AIA LU|HSW

Presented by Ben Buslach, District Sales Manager, Benjamin Obdyke

Determining the best system for managing moisture can be challenging. Many factors such as climate, cladding, and cost should be considered when designing a sustainable wall. This course explores those factors, as well as trends in building codes and best practices.

Learning Objective 1:
Recognize the integral role of a gap within the exterior wall.

Learning Objective 2:
Understand the performance characteristics of drainable housewrap and rainscreen systems.

Learning Objective 3:
Understand the selection criteria to consider when designing for moisture management in wall systems.

Learning Objective 4:
Determine the appropriate ways to employ draining and drying principles for a variety of cladding systems.