Rainscreen or Barrier Wall? Test Your Cladding System Smarts

by tristan_marks | May 28, 2025 1:29 pm

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[1] by Andrew Ashton to test your understanding of how each system performs—and which is right for your next project.

Quiz - May 29

What is a key functional feature of a rainscreen cladding system?

A) It incorporates a ventilation gap to manage moisture and air circulation

B) It uses a single-layer to block all environmental elements

C) It eliminates the need for a backup wall system

Why are rainscreen systems often preferred in architecturally expressive projects?

A) They require fewer materials and lower labor costs

B) They are exclusively compatible with fiber cement

C) They allow a wide range of material and visual choices

Which of the following materials is not listed as a compatible option for rainscreen systems in the article?

A) Fiber cement

B) Copper

C) Brick

If you are human, leave this field blank.

Endnotes:

Rainscreen vs. Barrier Wall: https://www.metalarchitecture.com/articles/features/rainscreen-vs-barrier-wall/

Source URL: https://www.metalarchitecture.com/quizzes/rainscreen-quiz-4/