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Slot-and-blade vs. hole and dowel – Rainscreen Envelope Matters

Post author:bilda
Post published:February 28, 2022
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Why slot-and-blade is better than the widely used hole and dowel? Rainscreen Cladding is the best choice for the opaque part of the building envelope. Among the different side fixing…

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