Rainscreen Lap Siding

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Rainscreen lap siding.

We are a new generation of thermally modified pennsylvania ash oak poplar siding and rainscreen transformed by heat steam for long lasting beauty in your outdoor living spaces. Natural wood siding is subject to expansion and contraction in the width of the boards as a result of seasonal changes in humidity in your individual location. The dimpled surface promotes drainage and airflow at both sheathing and siding. 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.

Americana thermally modified wood siding rainscreen choices matter. And other non nailable substrates e g. 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. Individual buildings all exterior cladding products including hard siding.

Delta dry is an hdpe roll material at the core of cosella dörken s delta rainscreen system. Gypsum sheathing with combined thickness of 1 inch or less method 2 james hardie siding installed to furring strips that are attached through the c i. Method 1 james hardie siding installed directly over continuous insulation c i and other non nailable substrates e g. We designed our exoclad rainscreen quickclip specifically to allow for this natural swelling and shrinkage in the widths of individual boards after installation.

Rainscreen between flat to wall siding and the water resistive barrier as a best practice. Americana is the choice with a great story you can tell. Ipe rain screen siding ship lap siding and other hardwood or domestic rain screen siding with hidden fastening system or traditional siding installations. To request a quote and freight rate click here or call 816 506 4131.