Mar 27, 2023 | Arrowhead, Project Updates
It is not possible to tell the difference between a drained and back-ventilated rainscreen and a pressure-equalized rainscreen just by looking at the details alone, because test results are the determining factor in deciding which type of rainscreen system it is. In...
Mar 17, 2023 | Arrowhead, Blogs, RapidWrap CI
The choice between using polyiso and mineral wool insulation depends on a variety of factors, including the specific application, cost, environmental concerns, and building codes. RapidWrapCI is a continuous insulation system manufactured by Fairview Architectural...
Mar 16, 2023 | Arrowhead, Blogs
Non-sequential cladding installation is a method of installing exterior cladding on a building that does not require the installation of each panel in a specific sequence. Instead, the panels can be installed in any order, making the installation process more flexible...
Feb 28, 2023 | Arrowhead, Blogs
One of the most effective ways of enhancing the performance of a building envelope is to use a rainscreen cladding system. The rainscreen principle began to be understood in the early 1900’s, as out lined in our blog post – History of the Rainscreen Principle...
Feb 17, 2023 | Arrowhead, Blogs, Featured, Project Updates
Fairview is the only ACM/MCM manufacturer that offers a fully patented and tested installation system: Arrowhead. The Arrowhead system was designed in 2017 by industry professionals as a more efficient solution to traditional (sequential) installation systems....
Oct 31, 2022 | Arrowhead, Blogs
Where and when did the rainscreen principle begin? And why has it become such an important feature of building envelope science? In this article we review the beginnings of the rainscreen principle, to give the reader a better understanding of the bigger picture...
