Knowledge

Ventilated rainscreen façades place high demands on design, material selection and fixing technology. In our knowledge section, architects, planners and façade specialists find technical fundamentals, practical advice and background information on ventilated rainscreen façades, undercut anchors and façade constructions.

Ventilated rainscreen façades explained

The structure, function and interaction of the essential layers of a ventilated rainscreen façade.

Why rear ventilation matters

How the ventilation cavity removes moisture and supports the long-term performance of the façade build-up.

Benefits of ventilated rainscreen façades

The technical, architectural and economic benefits of a ventilated rainscreen façade in the relevant design context.

How an undercut anchor works

How undercut anchors connect façade panels to the substructure from the rear while keeping the fixing concealed.

Avoiding façade design errors

Typical risks in ventilated façade design and how they can be identified and avoided at an early stage.

Ventilated rainscreen façades explained

The structure, function and interaction of the essential layers of a ventilated rainscreen façade.

Why rear ventilation matters

How the ventilation cavity removes moisture and supports the long-term performance of the façade build-up.

Benefits of ventilated rainscreen façades

The technical, architectural and economic benefits of a ventilated rainscreen façade in the relevant design context.

How an undercut anchor works

How undercut anchors connect façade panels to the substructure from the rear while keeping the fixing concealed.

Avoiding façade design errors

Typical risks in ventilated façade design and how they can be identified and avoided at an early stage.

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