Show Off Your Rainscreen Know-How

by tristan_marks | May 8, 2025 12:33 pm

Take on the first part in our series of quizzes on rainscreens, this time based on Evolution of Rainscreens[1] by Dörken Systems product and marketing manager Peter Barrett. Facing questions testing your knowledge of water and vapor management, new standards, and changing issues will you get a perfect score—or will you be left high and dry?

Quiz - May 7

What is the primary function of a rainscreen in a wall assembly?

A) To completely block water from entering the wall

B) To resist moisture entry and limit contact with the WRB

C) To maintain the relative indoor and outdoor moisture

According to Dr. John Straube, roughly how much wind-driven rain ends up behind cladding?

A) 1-5%

B) 10–20%

C) 30–40%

What has made rainscreen systems more important in recent years?

A) Modern codes require thinner walls

B) Cladding is now mostly non-absorbent

C) Building envelopes are tighter with more insulation

If you are human, leave this field blank.

Endnotes:

Evolution of Rainscreens: https://www.metalarchitecture.com/articles/evolution-of-rainscreens/

Source URL: https://www.metalarchitecture.com/quizzes/evolution-of-rainscreens-quiz/