Dive into the dynamic world of building enclosures with “Introduction to Rainscreen Walls”, a RAiNA education presentation. This course will provide participants with a solid foundation on the importance of building enclosures, their purpose, and how rainscreen walls fit into this framework. Attendees will be introduced to the defining characteristics of a rainscreen wall and its revolutionary role in modern architectural design. Additionally, the course will break down the essential components of a rainscreen wall, ensuring a holistic grasp of its construction and function.

Learning Objectives:

1.  Describe the building enclosure and its purpose
2.  Define a rainscreen wall
3. List the benefits that a rainscreen wall provides in support of high-performance building design
4.  Identify the fundamental components of a rainscreen wall

Linda Potter, CSI, CDT, CCPR, Hohmann & Barnard

Linda holds 19-years of industry experience specializing in masonry. She is responsible for assisting the design community in creating thermally-efficient and water-resistant building envelopes for Hohmann & Barnard, a leader in the masonry industry for over 90 years with a current mission to partner with building professionals to provide innovative systems for a dynamic construction industry.

Linda is the current President of CSI North Central Region and a member of The Masonry Society, RAiNA, and Nebraska Masonry Alliance. She is committed to being part of the solution as we walk into the future of energy-efficient building enclosures.