The Increasing Demand Of The Rainscreen In An Architectural System

Posted by Abswood on April 5th, 2013

Your house may be magnificently constructed and may even look enthralling to eyes, but will it last forever, the charm and polish? As the global warming is hiking exorbitantly with each passing day, our newly built houses and buildings are at stake. Rainscreen helps you solve this dilemma of yours. Rainscreen is an exterior cladding surface that is attached to the outer wall or the exterior weather facing wall. It poses resistance to harsh weather conditions outside the walls of your house and keeps your rooms warm in winter and cool in summers. The Rainscreen layer stands off from the moisture resistance infrastructure of the wall without creating a cavity within the two adjacent layers.

Understanding the proper machinery of the rainscreen can effectively aid us in installing a durable and robust veneer that keeps the harsh weather conditions at bay. The air between the water resistant and the cladding back manifests the decline of the force that draws water into the back up the wall. The air in the air gap indulges in rapid circulation of air helps to remove any amount of moisture, thus pushing the water away from the dry insulation. It actively prevents general wall ailments such as algae and mold formation, and water leakage. The air gap even prevents water molecules to enter the cavity. Rainscreen considerate ability to anticipate any accumulation of moisturized vapor alone makes it an efficient rain guard of your most cherished homes.

Now you may be wondering that a mere Rainscreen that has such enduring ability may snatch away the charm of your house that you so dearly constructed coupled with your hard earned money and sweat. Rainscreen can be constructed with your preferred choice of Brazilian hardwood lumber such as Ipe, Cumaru, Garapa, cedar and Tigerwood which can last for lifetime serving generation after generation. The installation is easy, and the rainscreen siding requires no maintenance for its durability in case of a good rainscreen. In some rainscreen sidings, the color can fade to its natural color, that is, gray under the influence of the weather. However the embellishing color can be maintained by periodically painting a UV resistant finisher.

There are some companies that showcase their products with all the features, through their online store. Search for them and order for the one that is suitable for your requirements.

About the Author:

Debi Tesiero has been in the woodworking business over 30 years. She owned the woodworking shop, Adirondack Crafters Creations, in Upstate New York. She shared her knowledge on TV in Maryland. A few years ago she moved to Florida and managed home construction for a major home builder. Today, Debi is the Sales Manager for ABSWood (Advanced Building Supplies). Debi is a specialist in Brazilian Wood.