This course examines the use of opaque glass as a façade material in a drained and back ventilated rainscreen system. Highlighted within will be the design consideration and benefits thereof when designing with and specifying opaque glass rainscreen. The importance of the building science principle of exterior wall assembly control layers, and the role they play in providing occupant health and safety will be emphasized for use with opaque glass, open-joint, drained and back ventilated complete rainscreen systems. This presentation will also address sustainability, safety and durability benefits that are associated with properly designed and manufactured opaque glass panels. We will provide an understanding of required test criteria and typical test results when opaque glass panels are used within an open-joint, drained and back ventilated complete rainscreen system.

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Brock Osborn began his Sto career in 1990 working for a dedicated Sto Distributor in the DC area. Since coming to Sto Corp in 1996 he has held various positions for the company. In Brock’s current role as Rainscreen Specialist – Mid Atlantic., he has been assigned to a specialized team within Sto Corp. whose job is to service the top Architectural Firms in the US. Brock’s product focus is on StoVentec and Ventro Sub Construction assemblies for the rainscreen market.