Rainscreen Backup Wall Design Considerations & Lessons Learned for Better Trade Coordination
Tuesday, June 10, 2025 | 12-1 p.m. Eastern Time
1 LU/HSW
Image by AECOM Hunt Construction.
Learning Objectives:
- Discuss early structural design considerations to accept air, vapor, water, and insulation control systems to ensure adequate bid document detailing.
- Understand construction tolerances for systems and components to properly detail the structural rainscreen backup wall for different types of installations.
- Review types of rainscreen wall systems and their typical associated support systems.
- Apply lessons learned about continuity, structural fastening detailing, wall membrane requirements, limitations of systems, what is needed for drawing and specification coordination, and how to transfer them to Construction Documents for implementation.
About the Speaker
Corey Zussman, AIA, NCARB, ALA, RBEC, RRC, REWC, RWC, RRO, CDT, CQM, CxA+BE, BECxP, CABS, LEED® AP BD+C
QA/QC Vice President, AECOM Hunt
Corey Zussman, a forensic architect registered in multiple states, has over 30 years of experience in the construction industry. He specializes in building envelopes, restoration, preservation, life safety, and interior finishes. Throughout his career, Corey has worked on more than 2,000 projects, conducting constructability reviews, pre-installation meetings, comprehensive envelope meetings, and construction observations.
Recognized for his dedication to education within the industry, Corey has authored over 200 "lessons learned" papers on topics such as building envelopes and life safety. These insights enable him to proactively address issues during design reviews, pre-construction, and construction phases. He has also published more than 15 industry articles and frequently presents at local and national conferences. With over 50 AIA-accredited presentations to his name, Corey continues to share his expertise and contribute to advancements in the field.