Rainscreen Lap Siding

Compatible bug screen and flexible sealing tape are also available.

Rainscreen lap siding. Courtesy cosella dörken the wall is perhaps the most misunderstood and poorly devised assembly in the modern. 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. James hardie recommends that you consult with your design professional if you have questions regarding exterior wall drainage on your single family project. Individual buildings all exterior cladding products including hard siding.

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. To request a quote and freight rate click here or call 816 506 4131. Americana thermally modified wood siding rainscreen choices matter. Americana is the choice with a great story you can tell.

Method 1 james hardie siding installed directly over continuous insulation c i and other non nailable substrates e g. 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. Delta dry is an hdpe roll material at the core of cosella dörken s delta rainscreen system. We designed our exoclad rainscreen quickclip specifically to allow for this natural swelling and shrinkage in the widths of individual boards after installation.

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. Ipe rain screen siding ship lap siding and other hardwood or domestic rain screen siding with hidden fastening system or traditional siding installations. The dimpled surface promotes drainage and airflow at both sheathing and siding. And other non nailable substrates e g.