Drain, Dry, and Defend
A proper rainscreen lets walls shed and dry efficiently, protecting sheathing and framing from trapped moisture. In a wet climate, detailing matters as much as the siding material itself.
Essential Rainscreen Details
What we ensure on every siding project:
- Continuous, ventilated cavity with approved furring or drainage mat
- Integral flashings at windows, doors, and horizontal breaks
- Kickout flashing where roofs meet walls to route water into gutters
- Bug-screened vent openings at base and head of walls
- High-performance WRB integration with sealed penetrations
Materials Built for Wet Weather
James Hardie fiber cement and AL13 aluminum cladding perform consistently when paired with a true rainscreen assembly. Trim, sealants, and fasteners are selected for flexibility and long-term adhesion in cool, wet cycles.
Upgrade or Retrofit Before Heavy Rain
We can retrofit drainage gaps, repair failed flashings, and tune sealant joints to bring older walls up to modern moisture-management standards.