From ventilation gaps to installation trade-offs, rainscreen and barrier wall systems serve different purposes in building envelope design. Take this three-question quiz based on Rainscreen vs. Barrier Wall by Andrew Ashton to test your understanding of how each system performs—and which is right for your next project.
Rainscreen or Barrier Wall? Test Your Cladding System Smarts
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Fire Protection Specifications for Metal Buildings
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