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Rainscreen meeting roof detail.
The actual design panel system fabrication and installation are not provided by 3a composites usa inc.
A vented rainscreen is an increasingly common exterior detail on exterior walls.
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A rainscreen is a veneer of some variety that stands off from the wall sheathing to create a space between the wall and the screen.
This is the crinkly version of tyvek.
Changes to the building code mean that in some parts of canada in particular coastal areas with high precipitation rainscreen detailing is mandatory.
A rainscreen is defined as the entire system of the siding drainage plane and a moisture air barrier.
This detail is provided for conceptual purposes only.
Is the topside rainscreen air space detail opened to the outside so that air can circulate through it.
Instead of attaching siding directly to the sheathing builders add an air space behind the siding which helps carry away moisture and prolongs the life of the siding.
Architectural details for rain screen wood cladding design over exterior insulated sheathing up to 1 thick using the climate shield attachment channel.
However whether or not the code requires a rainscreen it is a better way to detail exterior cladding of buildings.
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For an animation on what is a rainscreen follow this link.
The difference between a wall cladding and a rainscreen is this space.
In 2013 the legislation was changed requiring all stratas to have depreciation report.
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For exterior insulation over 1 thick consult with your project engineer for the proper size and spacing of the screws required to fasten the attachment channel to your substrate screws not.
The details shown here were developed for walls sheathed with 1 1 2 in thick rigid foam insulation applied directly to the studs.
I can see the need for this detail with spray foam applied to the underside of the decking but also with any vaulted ceiling system or attics with any type of insulation obscurring the underside of the roof deck.
It all starts at the drainage plane.
The foam is taped and acts as an air barrier and drainage plane.
The depreciation report will state in what condition the exterior wall is in and whether there is a rainscreen or not.
Alucobond sheets are marketed to a network of qualified fabricators installers who provide the installed system.
