Rainscreen Wood Siding Detail

At the top end of wood siding boards in a vertical rainscreen cladding installation of the climate shield system where the cladding will typically intersect a soffit the siding should be cut 1 8 short to allow adequate ventilation at the top of the wall section.

Rainscreen wood siding detail.

In a rainscreen wall a gapped space or separation also known as a vented airspace exists between the exterior wall cladding siding and the wall sheathing osb plywood etc. This includes the installation of wood siding over foam sheathing a detail which has had a long history of problems. We listened and have created an entire suite of architectural details for the design community using the climate shield rain screen wood siding system. Many design professionals have asked us to assist with detail drawings of the climate shield rain screen wood siding system.

When the climate shield system is paired with mataverde hardwood siding you will have a handsome and effective exterior cladding solution that is tough as nails. For exterior insulation over 1 thick consult with your project engineer for the proper size and spacing of the screws required to fasten the attachment channel to your substrate screws not supplied. This gapped air space creates a water drainage plane provides a capillary water break and allows airflow through the wall to dry the system. For most residential builders a rainscreen siding installation is one that includes an air gap between the siding and the water resistive barrier the asphalt felt or housewrap.

Disclaimer the information contained in this document represents current wood frame building practices in the british columbia coastal region and has been reviewed by a spectrum of industry participants. Architectural details for rain screen wood cladding design over exterior insulated sheathing up to 1 thick using the climate shield attachment channel. If you are considering a wood rain screen cladding system for your home or building design these architectural drawings and details should be very helpful for you. Here are some more benefits to buying advantage rainscreen siding.

The rain screen system has four components. Typical rainscreen wall and window details per. The remarkable climate shield rain screen wood siding system will provide you with the most efficient versatile and weather proof rain screen siding system available. An exterior cladding an air space a drainage plane and weep holes.

Some purists insist that you can t call it a rainscreen gap unless you have ventilation gaps at the top of the wall as well as the bottom of the wall. 8 nmi base of wa l nts w ar nty p rovi dea c pt 7 0. Rainscreen siding is an all natural wood siding product that provides a more natural look when compared to vinyl or plastic siding options.