Rainscreen

Jon Beer explains what rainscreen products from Cor-A-Vent he used to ensure durable siding with good moisture management.

Joe Cook and Travis Brungardt detail the benefits of using the Slicker Max Rainscreen from Benjamin Obdyke to protect the siding of the FHB House.

Fernando Pagés Ruiz, Elizabeth DiSalvo, and Chris Johnson discuss design and material considerations for mixed exterior cladding in this roundtable webinar.

This fastening system from Nova USA Wood Products accommodates natural wood siding expansion and contraction.

Builder Bryan Uhler dives deep into the details of wood and moisture and explains why he uses the Slicker Classic from Benjamin Obdyke on many of his wall assemblies.

If you want to install stucco and not rot your walls, choose one of these products to create a drainage plane and ventilation space between the water-resistive barrier and the stucco.

Benjamin Obdyke redesigned their polypropylene Batten UV furring strips to give more flexibility and durability to rainscreen siding installations.

Builder Josh Salinger shows how his crew installs, waterproofs, and air-seals a window in a wall with rainscreen siding details and a self-adhered housewrap.

Follow these simple steps to get ready for code-required blower-door testing and you'll probably do better than the code requires.

Water-resistive barriers have a tiny air gap, but is it large enough to feed a flame?