Solid Aluminum Plate in Rainscreen Wall Assemblies
Solid aluminum plate and ACM behave differently in rainscreen assemblies. Learn how panel weight, stiffness and attachment spacing affect your.
Fire-Rated ACM in Type I and II Construction
IBC construction type rules determine which fire-rated ACM assemblies are code-compliant. Learn how IBC Table 1406.2 and NFPA 285 apply to Type I and II.
ACM Core Types and What Each One Means for Code
Fire-rated ACM core and standard polyethylene core follow different IBC and NFPA 285 code pathways. Learn how core type drives cladding specification.
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.
Air Barrier Continuity at Cladding Transitions
Learn how to maintain air barrier continuity at rainscreen-to-curtain-wall transitions to meet ASHRAE 90.1 requirements and pass envelope commissioning.