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Single-Skin Metal Panels for Pressure-Equalized Rainscreen (PER) Applications
Various control strategies are used to prevent rain from penetrating a building envelope and entering a building assembly. This course compares exterior wall metal cladding systems and takes an in-depth look at the design options, testing, specifications, environmental implications, and the detailing of single-skin metal panel systems as used in a pressure-equalized rainscreen (PER) application.
Upon completion of this course, the Learner should be able to:
- Compare the performance attributes of different types of metal cladding exterior panels to determine how metal panel wall systems can protect a building’s structural components, reduce heat loss, eliminate moisture issues, and maintain indoor environmental quality.
- Identify the testing methods established by the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) for rainscreen systems to determine whether a wall system meets the requirements for wind loads, fire resistance, and minimizing air and water infiltration.
- Discuss the basics of detailing climate-appropriate single-skin metal panel PER wall assemblies in order to improve the energy efficiency of a wall system and increase occupant comfort.
- Specify a metal panel with a suitable finish for a single-skin metal panel PER wall assembly to meet a building’s projected cost, thermal control requirements, and maintenance life cycle needs.
Approximately 1 hour. Delivered online, at your own pace.
Presented by Dejan Vrljic on behalf of Dri-Design. View the Privacy Policy .
Presenter Information
Name: Dejan Vrljic
Title: District Sales Manager, Northeast U.S.A. & Canada, Dri-Design (A Kingspan Group Company)
Background:
Dejan Vrljic is an experienced building envelope specialist and sales leader, supporting architects, general contractors, and cladding installers across Canada and the northeastern United States. He currently serves as District Sales Manager for Dri-Design, a Kingspan Company, where he bridges technical product insight with strategic design solutions for high-performance architectural facade systems.
Dejan collaborates closely with design and construction professionals to integrate Dri-Design‘s innovative, sustainable metal panel systems into commercial projects. Dejan holds an MBA from the Schulich School of Business in Toronto and is a frequent contributor to conversations on facade design trends, material performance, and the evolving role of high-performance envelopes in contemporary architecture.
