Submittal Review: Fire-Rated ACM Test Data
Learn how to verify an NFPA 285 test report matches your specified wall assembly before approving a fire-rated ACM submittal. A checklist for specifiers.
Panel Geometry and Drainage Path Design
Open-joint width and reveal depth determine whether a rainscreen cavity drains by gravity or traps moisture. Learn the geometry criteria tied to ASHRAE.
Scheduling Facade Trades Around Panel Lead Times
l panel lead times can push facade work onto the critical path. Learn how to sequence procurement against your substructure schedule to avoid.
Warranty Scope at Cladding-to-Window Transition Zones
Metal panel warranties rarely cover damage at window and cladding transition joints. Learn what exclusions to find before a facade warranty transfers with.
AAMA 2603 Limits on Exterior Metal Panel Facades
AAMA 2603 coatings meet minimum commercial thresholds but fall short for exterior metal panel facades. Learn where AAMA 2604 and 2605 begin for defensible.
Moisture Control at Cladding-to-Soffit Transitions
Learn how to detail the air barrier at a rainscreen cladding-to-soffit transition to maintain pressure equalization and meet continuous air barrier.