I've looked at several different rainscreen systems - how do you prevent insects from nesting behind the exterior boards? In TX, I can see wasps enjoying the spaces behind the boards. Is this something that is considered?
I really like this detail, and I've convinced a local business owner to go with this look on their new office building. My provinces code requires rigid insulation on new construction. Would this detail work with rigid as the air barrier in place of the felt? I'm concerned about water penetrating into the cavity at the seams.
Interesting design, its not something I have seen in my very limited experience in Australia, from what I understand have have seen here we always want to seal the elements off using the external boarding/sheeting but in this case you allow quite large gaps to allow the elements through.
Hi Eric, call me crazy, but we are planning to use 15lb felt on a project, located on the sea. I recall, a project you had on a rock bluff, near the sea - what was the WRB used in that project? Its common to fasten the felt with staples. In this out building project, how was the WRB fastened? Do you think, self sealing tape is needed, when using fasteners, through the felt?
I would like to know more about the gray perimeter around the slab. How was it implemented. I looked through videos 10 and 11 twice butt I missed this detail.
does hardie warranty this install of open joint panel edges? my understanding is that they 'require' captured edges and the use of alum joint trim profiles...
yes, this is a non-warranty install...in my experience, the warranties aren't worth the paper they're printed on (they don't cover labor and that's more than half the cost of the job anyhow). as long as you're sealing the edges (which I did, including painting the backsides), caulking any butt end joints, and letting the system dry after wetting (rainscreen does this), this is a bombproof install. no movement from any of these planks...it's even better than the hardie on my house (which is a warranty install) and actually tends to move more.
got it - and agree! as a small follow-up, did you over-size any of the fastening holes to accommodate thermal expansion/contraction of the panels? thanks for all of your videos - i love your work!
I'm glad to hear you are not having any insect problems. I live near Chicago, and I have vinyl siding. Yellow jackets are constantly building nests on my south facing wall. I also have infestations of box elder beetles every year in the fall. I wonder if having a more open rain screen like you have would be less inviting to my little friends.
@@wrxzboostI don’t see a point to having screen at the top and bottom, unless you were to screen all the gaps in each lap. In this case, it would be best for anything that gets behind the planking to be able to fall out the bottom, like tree needles. I’ve personally never liked this idea at all because of the bees that will eventually make nests. The best bet is to run screen up the entire height and length of the wall. That being said, it will eventually break down in the sun.
You void the material warranty for Hardie if your fastener dimples the surface and aside from this the material will swell at every screw if you try to countersink fasteners.
Cosella-Dörken makes an UV stable wrap specifically for architectural rain screens called fassade - S. www.doerken.de/bvf-ca-en/products/wall_ext/wrb_open-joint/products/fassade-s.php
Yes...similar to the RevealShield I mentioned. I found the RevealShield to be marginally less expensive ($0.10 / SF) than the Fassade-S but the advantage of the RevealShield product is that it's self-adhering. Cheers...
Thanks for every video Eric, really informative!
I enjoy every single video 😍😍 Thanks Eric
+Hadeel Ghazwan cheers...thanks for watching...
Super informative!
Nice design.
I've looked at several different rainscreen systems - how do you prevent insects from nesting behind the exterior boards? In TX, I can see wasps enjoying the spaces behind the boards. Is this something that is considered?
I really like this detail, and I've convinced a local business owner to go with this look on their new office building. My provinces code requires rigid insulation on new construction. Would this detail work with rigid as the air barrier in place of the felt? I'm concerned about water penetrating into the cavity at the seams.
Interesting design, its not something I have seen in my very limited experience in Australia, from what I understand have have seen here we always want to seal the elements off using the external boarding/sheeting but in this case you allow quite large gaps to allow the elements through.
Rainscreen wall detailing is now the industry standard in exterior wall design. However, not all rainscreens are open like this...
Hi Eric, call me crazy, but we are planning to use 15lb felt on a project, located on the sea. I recall, a project you had on a rock bluff, near the sea - what was the WRB used in that project?
Its common to fasten the felt with staples. In this out building project, how was the WRB fastened? Do you think, self sealing tape is needed, when using fasteners, through the felt?
How did you finish the Gable ends? This wasn't covered...or the roofing.
How has the soy spray foam performed so far? Love the channel and this clean, functional design in particular.
foam has been excellent...been using it for many years on my projects...
I would like to know more about the gray perimeter around the slab. How was it implemented. I looked through videos 10 and 11 twice butt I missed this detail.
does hardie warranty this install of open joint panel edges? my understanding is that they 'require' captured edges and the use of alum joint trim profiles...
yes, this is a non-warranty install...in my experience, the warranties aren't worth the paper they're printed on (they don't cover labor and that's more than half the cost of the job anyhow). as long as you're sealing the edges (which I did, including painting the backsides), caulking any butt end joints, and letting the system dry after wetting (rainscreen does this), this is a bombproof install. no movement from any of these planks...it's even better than the hardie on my house (which is a warranty install) and actually tends to move more.
got it - and agree! as a small follow-up, did you over-size any of the fastening holes to accommodate thermal expansion/contraction of the panels? thanks for all of your videos - i love your work!
What color are those sidings? Great video!
What did you use at the base of the wall to cover up the blue insulation? It looks like a stone in other videos.
...coated copper flashing (Freedom Gray) a more environmentally sensitive (+ more expensive) alternative to LCC...
thanks!
Thank you :) :)
I love the look of your rain screen, but the open gaps look like it would make a very good home for wasps, etc. Have you had any insect problems?
Hasn't been a problem at all...
I'm glad to hear you are not having any insect problems. I live near Chicago, and I have vinyl siding. Yellow jackets are constantly building nests on my south facing wall. I also have infestations of box elder beetles every year in the fall. I wonder if having a more open rain screen like you have would be less inviting to my little friends.
@@59seank all cladding/rainscreen systems should have insect screens at the bottom/top of the walls. something like Cor-A-Vent SV-5
@@wrxzboostI don’t see a point to having screen at the top and bottom, unless you were to screen all the gaps in each lap. In this case, it would be best for anything that gets behind the planking to be able to fall out the bottom, like tree needles. I’ve personally never liked this idea at all because of the bees that will eventually make nests. The best bet is to run screen up the entire height and length of the wall. That being said, it will eventually break down in the sun.
I bit surprised the screws are not recessed as they will complicate any painting with a roller for efficiency.
You void the material warranty for Hardie if your fastener dimples the surface and aside from this the material will swell at every screw if you try to countersink fasteners.
Although I think it does not matter, we finally get to see how you look like 🤔
+Marco Vazquez I think it does matter, it's like watching an architectural TV show now
+Adriel San Juan (one with a really low production budget...!) really enjoy hearing from subscribers...cheers...
+Adriel San Juan exactly! I receive automatic alerts when he uploads new content. Look forward to his videos every week
Cosella-Dörken makes an UV stable wrap specifically for architectural rain screens called fassade - S.
www.doerken.de/bvf-ca-en/products/wall_ext/wrb_open-joint/products/fassade-s.php
Yes...similar to the RevealShield I mentioned. I found the RevealShield to be marginally less expensive ($0.10 / SF) than the Fassade-S but the advantage of the RevealShield product is that it's self-adhering. Cheers...