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Rainscreen siding has become increasingly popular on modern homes and commercial buildings. If you’ve seen wood siding with clean lines, deep shadow gaps, and a slight space between the siding and the wall, there’s a good chance you were looking at a rainscreen system. The basic idea is pretty simple. The siding sits away from …
Late summer is one of my favorite times to tackle an exterior siding project, especially if you’re considering hardwood cladding for a beautiful and durable finish. And I’ll admit, part of that is personal. I’d much rather work on the side of a house in late August than fight spring mud or discover in November …
When it comes to enhancing the exterior of your home with durable, aesthetically pleasing siding, rainscreen systems have become a top choice for homeowners and builders alike. AdvantageLumber.com offers two excellent size options in a variety of wood species for rainscreen siding: 5/4 x 6″ and 5/4 x 4″ boards and 1 x 6″ and …
A rainscreen cladding system is an exterior wall detail that consists of an outer skin (the cladding) and an air cavity between this skin and the inner structure of the building. This system is designed to protect the building from weather elements while allowing for ventilation and drainage. Rainscreen cladding is becoming increasingly popular in …
A rainscreen is an exterior wall detail where the siding (wall cladding) stands off from the moisture-resistant surface of an air barrier applied to the sheathing (sheeting) to create a capillary break and to allow drainage and evaporation. The rainscreen is the siding itself but the term rainscreen implies a system of building. Ideally, the …
Rainscreen siding is no stranger to the world of modern architectural designs. Its ability to provide an external layer to a building, which helps in shedding water and protecting the underlying structure, has made it a popular choice for many. However, with the introduction of aluminum standoff hidden fasteners, the game has changed. These fasteners …