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Base start and air inlet

D.02Metal ventilated façade
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How this node works

At the foot the cladding starts off a bracket with a thermal break that holds the rail off the wall; the insulation is fixed to the wall behind. A base flashing closes and drips the cavity, and an insect grille leaves the air inlet open: this is where the air enters to rise up the ventilated gap.

Key points

  • Supporting wall
  • Bracket (thermal break)
  • Insulation (mineral wool)
  • Air inlet + insect grille
  • Base flashing / drip
  • Metal panel (start)

Conceptual, language-neutral drawing for study and orientation — not an execution drawing. Dimensions and verifications belong to the designer.

Base start and air inlet — Metal ventilated façade | Architheca