Design Guide: Stainless Steel

Dri-Design® is a metal, dry joint, rain screen, pressure equalized wall panel system. True dry joints, no sealants, no gaskets.

System Depth - Is 1 ½"

Panel Joints - Are ½" - 5/8"   Nominal

Material Type - is 304 and 316 stainless steel. Embossed stainless by rimex and rigidized are also available.

Material Thickness - varies and is dependant on the panel size. The most common thicknesses are 18 and 20 gauge.

Panel Corners - Welded or sealed

Weight - varies between 2 and 3 pounds per square foot.

Size Limitations - Panels that fit into these size parameters can be manufactured as Dri-Design®.



Finishes - 2b, #4 brushed and #7 polished. Call for other types available.

Best Size - For lowest cost. 36" x 36"

Details - Formed flashings

Outside Corner Options
- Custom welded
- Formed flashings

Substrate Requirements
- Substrate is required, 5/8" plywood preferred
- Weather barrier is required

Testing
- ASTM E 283 for Air- passed
- ASTM E 331 for Water- 15 psf
- ASTM E 330 for Structural- 65 psf

This information is subject to change without notice.

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