Single Skin Progressive Rainscreen – Series 80

Argonne National Laboratory, Chicago, Illinois

The Series 80 is a Rainscreen system which utilizes single skin materials. The simple attachment method allows for the use of a large variety of materials and finishes. These include: Painted Steel and Aluminum, ACM, Anodized Aluminum, Zinc, Stainless Steel, Zalmag, and specialty metals. This innovative system design allows for multiple panel depths and running bond applications give the designer a much broader platform for creativity.

Advantages:

• Simple installation
• Multiple finishes available
• Uses single skin materials
• Rainscreen application
• Standard flashing details
• Possible variation of panel depths
• Running bond applications available

Performs to Standard Testing Criteria:

• ASTM E 283 – Static Air Infiltration
• ASTM E 331 – Static Water Infiltration
• AAMA 501 – Dynamic Water Infiltration
• ASTM E 330 – Structural Design Loads (40psf)
• * Option for AAMA 508-07 – Pressure Equalized Rainscreen, available