Have you mastered the art of rainscreens?

by tristan_marks | May 15, 2025 3:44 pm

Part two in our series of quizzes on rainscreens will test your knowledge of the best lessons learned, Navigating the challenges of MCM rainscreen cladding[1] by Greg Sassaman and Derek McGowan from Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH). Apply your understanding of lessons learned from past projects, and best practices for future applications.

Quiz - May 15

What is the typical construction of sheet MCM panel material?

A) A solid aluminum plate with thermal breaks

B) A single sheet of metal bonded to fiberglass insulation

C) Two thin sheet-metal “skins” with an inner non-metal core

What is the common spacing for aluminum stiffeners on large MCM panels?

A) 610 mm (24 in.) on center

B) 300 mm (12 in.) on center

C) 75 mm (3 in.) from the edge

What is a growing trend in MCM subframing systems to reduce thermal bridging?

A) Concrete-mesh hybrid subframes

B) Thermally-broken girt systems

C) Double girt systems

If you are human, leave this field blank.

Endnotes:

Navigating the challenges of MCM rainscreen cladding: https://www.metalarchitecture.com/articles/features/mcm-rainscreen-cladding/

Source URL: https://www.metalarchitecture.com/quizzes/rainscreen-quiz-2/