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Rain Screen Exterior Walls

Deterring rainwater intrusion into walls

American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA)
"The Rain Screen Principle and Pressure Equalized Wall Design (2004)" is available for purchase ($12). Publication store-->publication search-->enter product code = CW-RS-1
1827 Walden Office Square, Suite 104
Schaumburg IL 60173-4268
(847) 303-5667
Web Site

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC/SCHL)
"The Rain Screen Wall System" (PDF)
The rain screen princple and the process of pressure equalization is explained. Parameters are given for determining how to vent a rain screen properly. Ten key features to look for in for rain screen details are provided.
700 Montreal Road
Ottawa K1A 0P7
(800) 668-2642
Web Site

Exterior Insulation Manufacturer's Association (EIMA)
3000 Corporate Center Drive, Suite 270
Morrow GA 30260
(800) 294-3462
Web Site

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