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  1. Rainscreen - Wikipedia

    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 carry wind …

  2. ZIP System™ Rainscreen - Huber Engineered Woods

    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 systems.

  3. What is a rainscreen system | SFS USA

    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 …

  4. Understanding Rainscreens - Fine Homebuilding

    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 drainage and …

  5. Rainscreen Solutions | ClarkDietrich Building Systems

    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 create a …

  6. A Guide to Rainscreen Systems - Benjamin Obdyke

    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.

  7. Rainscreen 101: Essential Guide by Masonry Technology

    A rainscreen is the weather-facing surface of an exterior wall detail that stands off at least 1/8” from the moisture-resistant surface of the structural back up wall.

  8. What is a Rainscreen? - Rainscreen Association in North America

    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 passive …

  9. How It Works - The Rainscreen Principle

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

  10. What is a Rainscreen System? - Sto Corp.

    Aug 22, 2022 · A quality rainscreen system helps control moisture, protects the structure's long-term durability, and ensures good indoor air quality.