Rain Screen Siding Detail

Apply joint seam filler to the top of the back leg of the head flashing.

Rain screen siding detail. Install cor a vent above the window. The details shown here were developed for walls sheathed with 1 1 2 in thick rigid foam insulation applied directly to the studs. In modern rainscreen siding systems attached with clips there is an additional air gap between the actual siding boards themselves. Attach remaining rain screen furring above head flashing.

James hardie recommends that you consult with your design professional if you have questions regarding. This is far superior to wood furring strips plastic batten or those expensive mesh rain screen products that can cause problems with wavy siding if nailed too tight. Historical rainscreen siding systems. 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 capillary break and to allow drainage and evaporation.

In my last post i showed some video footage of this rainscreen installation but i ve gotten a few requests for some detail shots. Our system includes top and bottom vents screened. Ideally the rainscreen prevents the wall air water barrier. Intercept modular metal panel systems interrupt conventional thought on rainscreen wall systems to inspire spectacular visual results.

Rainscreen between flat to wall siding and the water resistive barrier as a best practice. With countless combinations colors and multiple finish options intercept panels can inspire the artist at the core of every architectural designer. The rainscreen is the cladding or siding itself but the term rainscreen implies a system of building. 8 nmi base of wa l nts w ar nty p rovi dea c pt 7 0 detail march 2 07 tw olayers f building pa er drywa l v apou rb ie sill gasket th erm al br k slab on grade pt s tr api ngo h 3 4 b el ow cn r t.

Typical rainscreen wall and window details per. Fold wrb flap back down and tape the slit to prevent water intrusion. The gap is very small typically around 1 16 and it is completely invisible when looking at the finished rainscreen system after installation. James hardie r siding has referred many large companies to us who have used the furring master and who have re ordered.

Wood sidings installed directly over foam sheathings are more prone to problems such as cupping cracking and paint failures than wood siding installed over wood sheathings. The foam is taped and acts as an air barrier and drainage plane. If you re building a house with rigid foam sheathing and a rain screen gap behind the siding you ll need to incorporate some new practices. Tool joint seam filler into place.