For designers and contractors, the selection of an appropriate cladding attachment strategy is a challenging decision—and one that requires careful consideration of effective thermal performance, installation methods, sequencing, and project costs. As energy code requirements become more stringent, greater attention is being paid to the design of thermally efficient cladding attachment solutions. The Guide to Cladding Attachment Solutions for Exterior-Insulated Commercial Walls allow readers to determine which cladding attachment systems best suit the needs of their project.
In 2018, RDH released the 4th edition of the guide to include new proprietary systems as well as an noteworthy chapter on structural optimization for thermal performance.