Glossary
Insulated cladding and rainscreen systems - Definitions and application of Exterior Thermal Insulation solutions in dry construction methods

Accessory

A component used to address a specific detail or singular point in the cladding, such as starts, stops, or joints. Accessories can be connecting pieces, connection profiles, or protective profiles.

Light ventilated facade or ventilated cladding with an air gap

A method for cladding the exterior of a flat vertical facade consisting of insulation, a frame, a ventilated air gap, and exterior siding. In this document, the term used is "cladding."

Chevron (Rafter)

A parallel-aligned saw cut with a square or rectangular cross-section, one dimension of which is between 40 mm and 120 mm.

Thermal insulation

An insulating material in semi-rigid sheets, panels, or rolls, whose thermal characteristics enable the exterior...