alsecco (UK) Ltd

This seminar covers the principles of rainscreen cladding and its development. It will help you to understand the following topics: - The principles of ventilated rainscreen cladding - The applications and benefits of rainscreen cladding panels, including glass and photovoltaic systems - Testing and safety requirements - How to specify cladding systems and assess the various specification and design requirements - Why rainscreen cladding systems have been used on specific projects

- Historic use of stone covering both extraction and use in city architecture - Traditional construction methods, including ashlar construction and stone on pre-cast units - Requirements of modern architecture considering speed of installation, weight constraints and lead times - Specification of ventilated rainscreen cladding including relevant Standards - Features and benefits of ventilated rainscreen cladding including installation sequence

- Historic use of brick - Modern extraction and manufacture - Brick slip systems and their advantages and disadvantages - Specification considerations for brick slips and tile finishes including materials, thermal performance and design