The Coffee Shops Welcome the Rainscreen Association in North America (RAiNA)!

In collaboration with and support from their membership, the industry and various trades, this association strives to be the recognized authority on rainscreen wall assemblies in North America. 

The Coffee Shops, the award-winning online communities where the industries meet for technologies, safety, information and education for the construction trades of roofing, metal, coatings, are pleased to welcome the Rainscreen Association in North America (RAiNA) into their community. 

Founded in January 2020, RAiNA is the leading authority on rainscreen assemblies, providing a forum for designers, trades, suppliers and test agencies to come together to determine best practices, stay updated on building codes and address technical concerns across the industry. When you become a member of RAiNA, you work with industry experts to develop technical and marketing data, education and training resources and improve standards to govern rainscreens wall assemblies. 

With this association, you can expect each of its members to contribute to more durable, resilient and energy-efficient buildings. Their values include: 

1 – Integration of expertise: The association looks to the collaboration of design professionals, enclosure consultants, testing agencies, manufacturers and other industry specialists to drive the most effective outcomes. 

2 – Building science-based performance criteria: To choose the best decision about what products to use in building assemblies, measurable, data-driven standards need to be determined. RAiNA emphasizes the importance of choosing topics that can be quantifiably measured to improve the publications and standards around rainscreens. 

3 – Sustainable long-lasting building enclosures: Working together to build properly constructed assemblies ensures that buildings perform effectively over time without needing repairs or to be re-built. This reduces the environmental impact of the industry, keeps buildings working in good condition and ensures building occupants remain safe and healthy. 

4 – Design aesthetics: Rainscreen assemblies support the functionality of a building while also supporting any designer’s vision for the facade. Different materials, colors and textures can be used in almost limitless configurations to create a beautiful building without compromising performance. 

The Coffee Shops are proud to welcome the Rainscreen Association in North America (RAiNA)!