Rainscreen Siding
About Rainscreen Wood Siding
Architects and homeowners looking for an exterior wood siding system with moisture management qualities. A rainscreen is an exterior wall cladding system where the siding sits away from the outside wall, creating air flow and water drainage away from the actual wall.
The rainscreen wall cladding system is installed using hidden clips. The hidden clips are used to hold the ipe boards in place, providing a seamless siding with no screws or other hardware showing.
A rainscreen’s primary function is designed to limit the amount of water that could potentially come into contact with the building’s primary moisture barrier, reducing the chance that water will find a way into the wall assembly. An added benefit to this is an increased energy efficiency.
What are the Benefits of Tropical Wood Rainscreen Siding?
- Very low maintenance and rot resistant
- Ventilated cladding system that reduces moisture from siding
- No annual Sealer / no chemical treatments needed
- Clean aesthetic appearance with no fasteners showing
- Can be applied vertically or horizontally
- All-natural long-lasting building material
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We pride ourselves on offering you individual service.
Siding Profiles
Tropical Rainscreen Wood Siding is offered in:
- 5/4 x 4 Rainscreen Siding S4S 7′-20′
- 5/4 x 6 Rainscreen Siding S4S 7′-20′
Hidden Siding Fasteners by DeckWise
Rainscreen Siding is an exterior wall detail where the siding stands off from the moisture-resistant surface of an air barrier applied to the sheathing (sheeting) to create a capillary break and to allow drainage and evaporation.
We mill our Rainscreen siding to work with the Deckwise Hidden Siding Fasteners. We also carry these so we can provide you with exactly the right hardware for the job.
Rainscreen Tropical Hardwood Options
Ipe
Ipe has rich dark colors, so it not only lasts a long time but has the beauty of a fine interior wood.
Cumaru
Cumaru wood, also known as Brazilian Teak or Golden Teak, is a naturally durable Brazilian timber with a density similar to Ipe.
Garapa
Massaranduba
Massaranduba wood (also spelled Macaranduba), also known as Brazilian Redwood, is a beautiful rich-looking alternative to Ipe.
Wood Species Guide
Natural woods vary in performance characteristics from one another. This wood comparison chart helps you compare hardness, weight, fungal resistance, and more. Use the wood comparison guide to help you find the right wood for your project.
Locations
Locations are strategically placed throughout the United States to serve our customers. Products stocked at each location are different based on customer needs.