Rainscreen cladding is a kind of double-wall construction that utilizes a surface to help keep the rain out, as well as an inner layer to offer thermal insulation, prevent excessive air leakage and …

What is a rainscreen? A rainscreen is an assemblage of products whose combined purpose is to promote passive removal of water and water vapor from a building’s exterior. A common …

A rainscreen controls rain entry in an exterior wall by creating a pressure-moderated air space between the exterior cladding and the sheathing or weather resistive barrier.

What is a Rainscreen? 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 …

May 8, 2019 · A rainscreen is an air space between the cladding (siding) and the water-resistive barrier (WRB). In these examples, the rainscreen is created by attaching the cladding to …

It streamlines drainage and ventilation between sheathing and reservoir cladding systems. With easy installation, it provides an air gap and drainage plane to promote drying behind cladding …

Rainscreen systems provide a shield against rain, snow, and ice, preventing potentially harmful moisture from bleeding through the exterior walls of the building.

A rainscreen is a system of materials used to create a gap between the siding and the water- resistive barrier (WRB). It helps keep the entire wall assembly dry by allowing for both water …

What is a Rainscreen? A rainscreen is defined as an assembly applied to an exterior wall which consists of, at minimum, an outer layer, an inner layer, and a cavity between them sufficient for …

The following post describes key considerations when choosing a rainscreen including climate, cladding compatibility, energy efficiency, and long-term cost savings.