Rainscreen Walls and Drainage Plane Detailing for Durable Re

BCCT2603 - Rainscreen Walls and Drainage Plane Detailing for Durable Residential Enclosures

Master rainwater management in wall assemblies for durable residential construction focusing on effective detailing, moisture control, and practical strategies.

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Course curriculum

1. Introduction
1. Why Rain Control Is Critical
2. The Stakes of Rain Control
1. Wetting Loads & Water Entry (gravity, capillarity, momentum)
2. Wind-Driven Rain & Pressure-Driven Entry
1. Deflection, Drainage, Drying: Core Principles
2. Assembly Types & BC Building Code
1. WRB Materials & Selection
2. Drainage Plane Continuity (laps, fastening)
1. Cavity Design for Drainage & Ventilation Drying
2. Pressure Moderation, Compartmentalization & Vents
1. Flashing Fundamentals (materials, geometry, slope)
2. End Dams, Saddles & Cross-Cavity Flashing Locations
3. Review
1. Window & Door Interfaces (sill pans, membranes)
2. Service Penetrations, Vents & Attachments
1. Shingle-Lap Sequencing & Trade Coordination
2. Field Review, QA & Protecting Work in Progress
1. Common Rainscreen Defects
2. Reading Failure Patterns (diagnosis, BC lessons)
1. Detailing Playbook for High-Risk Locations
2. Cladding-Specific Strategies & Durable Enclosure Checklist
3. Conclution

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$270.00
23 lessons
3 hours of video content

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BCCT2603 - Rainscreen Walls and Drainage Plane Detailing for Durable Residential Enclosures

Course curriculum

Rainscreen Walls and Drainage Plane Detailing for Durable Residential Enclosures

Why Rain Control Is Critical to Residential Durability

How Water Enters Wall Assemblies

Core Principles of Rainscreen Wall Design

Understanding the Drainage Plane and Water-Resistive Barrier

Cavity Ventilation, Drying, and Pressure Moderation

Flashings, End Dams, and Water Deflection Details

Windows, Doors, and Penetration Interfaces

Sequencing and Continuity on Site

Common Rainscreen Defects and Failure Patterns

Practical Detailing Strategies for More Durable Enclosures

About this course

Discover your potential, starting today