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As part of a well-designed rainscreen system, single-skin metal panels offer unique aesthetic options combined with the assurance that the building envelope will withstand the effects of long-term exposure to the elements. This course compares common cladding types; presents single-skin metal panel materials, coatings, finishes, and design options; and examines using single-skin metal panels with a single-component barrier wall to form a complete rainscreen assembly.
This course is one of two identical courses titled Single-Skin Metal Panel Building Envelope Solutions. You will receive credit for taking only one of these courses.
Upon completion of this course, the Learner should be able to:
- Differentiate between single-skin metal wall panels, insulated metal panels (IMPs), and metal composite material (MCM) panels across a variety of parameters including suitable applications, appearance, installation, sustainability, and their contribution to weathertight design.
- Specify single-skin metal wall panel materials, finishes, and system types appropriate for the intended application and environment to ensure long-term durability and performance.
- Discuss the performance, economic, environmental, installation, and aesthetic advantages of using a single-skin metal panel, single-component barrier wall rainscreen assembly.
- Summarize the AAMA rainscreen design requirements and testing methods.
Approximately 1 hour, 15 minutes. Delivered online, at your own pace.
Presented by Kevin Franz on behalf of Metl-Span, a Nucor company. View the Privacy Policy .
Presenter Information
Name: Kevin Franz
Title: Business Development Manager, Metl-Span, a Nucor company
Background: With over 26 years of experience in architecture and the past 19 of those as a registered architect, Kevin has worked on a diversified collection of projects including the urban high-rise, retail, healthcare, multi-family, and major industrial building types. Kevin’s role at Metl-Span, a Nucor company is to combine his experience as an architect and his technical knowledge of the insulated metal panel to provide an unprecedented level of project support. Design assistance, specification development, product research and installation training are several of the adaptable roles that Kevin can fill while ensuring the smooth management and successful completion of the design intent.
