Rain Screen Siding Detail

If you ve never seen this method of siding installation there are tons of resources on the web for details.

Rain screen siding detail.

Typical rainscreen wall and window details per. The foam is taped and acts as an air barrier and drainage plane. Wood sidings installed directly over foam sheathings are more prone to problems such as cupping cracking and paint failures than wood siding installed over wood sheathings. 8 nmi base of wa l nts w ar nty p rovi dea c pt 7 0 detail march 2 07 tw olayers f building pa er drywa l v apou rb ie sill gasket th erm al br k slab on grade pt s tr api ngo h 3 4 b el ow cn r t.

With countless combinations colors and multiple finish options intercept panels can inspire the artist at the core of every architectural designer. The details shown here were developed for walls sheathed with 1 1 2 in thick rigid foam insulation applied directly to the studs. Fold wrb flap back down and tape the slit to prevent water intrusion. In my last post i showed some video footage of this rainscreen installation but i ve gotten a few requests for some detail shots.

Intercept modular metal panel systems interrupt conventional thought on rainscreen wall systems to inspire spectacular visual results. For single family construction james hardie recommends installing a 90 efficient drainage plane or a 3 8 inch air gap i e. James hardie r siding has referred many large companies to us who have used the furring master and who have re ordered. Install cor a vent above the window.

Apply joint seam filler to the top of the back leg of the head flashing. The rainscreen is the cladding or siding itself but the term rainscreen implies a system of building. Rainscreen between flat to wall siding and the water resistive barrier as a best practice. This is far superior to wood furring strips plastic batten or those expensive mesh rain screen products that can cause problems with wavy siding if nailed too tight.

Historical rainscreen siding systems. A rainscreen is an exterior wall detail where the siding wall cladding stands off from the moisture resistant surface of an air water barrier applied to the sheathing to create a capillary break and to allow drainage and evaporation. In modern rainscreen siding systems attached with clips there is an additional air gap between the actual siding boards themselves. Our system includes top and bottom vents screened.

Tool joint seam filler into place. Attach remaining rain screen furring above head flashing. A rain screen design will improve the longevity of any siding and finish but it is critical when installing wood siding over foam sheathing. Ideally the rainscreen prevents the wall air water barrier.