AAMA's latest publication is available in the United States through a cooperative effort with the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). "Rain Penetration Control - Applying Current Knowledge" was developed based on the previous related AAMA standard ("The Rain Screen Principle and Pressure-Equalized Wall Design") and extensive research and field testing conducted by the CMHC. The standard provides detailed information and guidance regarding increasing product performance, specifically related to windows, curtain walls and storefronts. This new AAMA/CMHC document includes a section on mechanisms of water penetration, control of water penetration, design guidelines for rainscreen and pressure equilized walls and an example of designing using the covered principles. For architects, specifiers, designers and those who wish to understand the possibilities for improving wall performance, this is an excellent resource.

Download a copy of the paper at ftp://ftp.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/research/rain_penetration.pdf. 106 pages

• cavity wall
• rain penetration, water intrusion
• rainscreen, pressure equalized rainscreen principle

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