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Evolution of rainscreens: Managing moisture in cladding assemblies

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One of the most reliable ways of keeping the exterior walls dry or allowing them to dry out when they do get wet is to construct an assembly with an outer protective shell, also known as a rainscreen. Although the term “rainscreen” emerged in the 1960s, earlier examples date back to the 19 th century. Rainscreen performance.