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Swisspearl | Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Fibre Cement Rainscreen Facades, Correct Design & Specification

Continue your professional development with our CPD which is tailored to help you acquire critical knowledge for designing, specifying, and inspecting fibre cement rainscreen cladding systems.

This CPD will enhance your understanding of the following topics related to fibre cement rainscreen cladding:

  • Outline our history.
  • What is fibre cement?
  • Examine how fibre cement products are manufactured.
  • Discuss the design principles of rainscreen facades.
  • Achieve sustainable buildings using fibre cement products.
  • Design considerations for fire.
  • Implementation of fire barriers in a rainscreen façade.
  • Utilising light gauge steel sheathing boards.
  • Demonstration of fixing details.
  • Exploring Irish Case Studies.

You can also schedule a virtual session of our RIAI-approved CPD seminar, "Fibre Cement Rainscreen Facades: Correct Design & Specification," at a time that suits you. This seminar will be conducted online, and upon completion, attendees will receive an RIAI-approved CPD Certificate.

Please complete the form below to register your interest.

Delivered by:

Graham O'Shea

Technical Services Manager, Ireland & UK

+353 85 2525 892graham.oshea@swisspearl.com