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Mataverde has developed a whole rain screen system including clips, fasteners, trim packages, and fasteners.
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Test results show how to properly install clapboards and vertical strapping over exterior foam.
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In the Seattle area, where I work, we get a lot of rain. From the mid-90s to the mid-2000s, there were many high-profile cases of water damage caused by improperly detailed siding, mostly on condos and other multifamily housing.
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It's good insurance against problems caused by wind-driven rain, but experts wonder whether the additional cost is necessary.
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Duct and pipe wrap; under-slab gas-blocking membrane; sealant for metal roofs; prepackaged rain screen; see-through window screens; more
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Manufacturers have successfully tackled some of the issues plaguing this low-cost cladding.
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Energy-efficient light fixture; stone and stucco rain screen; square shower drain; adhesive filler; plastic furring strips; more
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IRC sprinkler rule misinformed; rain screen for cement stone veneer; adequate drainage
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Q: Rain-screen wall assemblies seem like a good idea for protecting wood siding and paint, but they can create headaches when it comes to resolving door, window, and other trim details. Wider gaps mean that doors and windows would need jamb extensions, as well as screening to keep bugs out. But...