The Durability of Rainscreen Panels
Rainscreen panel durability depends on the materials that make up the panels. Fiber Cement cladding struggle with impact much more than Petrarch and STENI Engineered Stone rainscreen panels. Petrarch Panels significantly exceeded rigorous wind and fatigue testing by the CWCT in the UK.
Façade panels from Steni have a 60-year functional warranty, requiring minimal building maintenance resulting in lower lifetime costs. The panels are made of fiberglass-reinforced polymer composite, a combination of materials with different properties that together produce an extremely strong and durable final product. Polymer composite is increasingly being used in the production of automobiles, boats, and aircraft. It is also becoming more and more popular for products that are exposed to extreme stress.