NATURAL SLATE RAINSCREEN CLADDING SYSTEMS with CUPACLAD

Description:

This presentation includes a range of topics important to the architect,

designer, and specifier. Materials discussed will provide a better

understanding for the proper specification and usage of natural slate

materials for rainscreen and direct apply applications. This course will

run through the basic characteristics and benefits of Natural Slate and

look at its production process, from quarry excavation to facade

installation.

Learning Objectives:

1. How slate is produced... From the quarry to the facade...

2. How to identify slate quality and detect potential problems.

1. What do you need to ask when using slate in a project?

4. The ventilated facade systems with natural slate from a technical and practical point of view.

Credit:

1 AIA LU/HSW/SD

1 GBCI CE for LEED - USGBC

Format: 1-hr in-person

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