Overhangs are a traditional approach used to protect building facades from rain. Despite their long use, their effectiveness to protect a building from wetting due to wind-driven rain has never been quantified under field conditions, especially for mid-rise and taller buildings. This is the first attempt at such research.
Research Report
Using Overhangs to Reduce Building Facade Exposure to Rain
Building Enclosure Consulting
Multiple Climates
Graham Finch
RDH Building Science
Jieying Wang
FPInnovations
Daniel Wong
FPInnovations