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Understanding the Rainscreen Principle

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Published by the Metal Construction Association (MCA), this 11-page White Paper discusses the concepts of the rainscreen principle and illustrates the key differences between Drained/Back-Ventilated systems and Pressure Equalized systems. An extensive document, it contains detail drawings and a point-by-point explanation of each rainscreen type.

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