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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 …

  2. 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 …

  3. 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.

  4. 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 …

  5. 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.

  6. 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 …

  7. 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 …