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Weatherproofing & Moisture Protection

Rainscreen and wall ventilation systems that let siding dry from behind

A small gap behind the siding gives water a place to drain and air a way to dry the wall, which matters most with wood and fiber cement.

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Rainscreen & Wall Ventilation

A rainscreen is a ventilated, drained space between the weather barrier and the siding, usually made with furring strips or a drainage mat. Wind-driven rain that gets behind the siding drains down and out, and air moving through the gap helps the back of the siding and the wall dry. The gap reduces the chances of moisture buildup, paint failure on the backs of boards and mold.

We build rainscreens across Nashville and Middle Tennessee on siding projects where moisture control matters most: wood, fiber cement, engineered wood and homes in shaded, humid settings. We install furring in line with the studs, screen the openings at the top and bottom so insects stay out and detail window and door trim to match the added depth.

What you get

Done right, from the first walk-through

01

Furring and drainage gaps

A path for water and air behind the siding.

02

Insect screens

Openings screened at the bottom and top.

03

Longer-lasting finishes

Boards that dry on both faces.

04

Trim matched to depth

Windows and doors detailed for the gap.

The process

How your service comes together

  1. 1

    Plan the system

    We select furring or a drainage mat.

  2. 2

    Install and screen

    Furring is fastened and openings are screened.

  3. 3

    Side the wall

    Siding goes on the furring with correct fasteners.

FAQ

Common questions about rainscreen systems

Is a rainscreen required?

Not for every siding type, but it improves drying and durability, especially with wood-based siding.

Will the gap let in bugs?

We screen the openings so insects stay out.

Does it make the wall thicker?

Slightly. Trim and sills are adjusted to suit.

Related services

Often planned together

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Service areas

Nashville and the cities all around it

From Clarksville to Shelbyville and Dickson to Cookeville, pick your city to see the siding installation, repair and replacement work we handle in your part of Middle Tennessee.

Nashville Antioch Arrington Bellevue Brentwood Clarksville College Grove Columbia Cookeville Dickson Fairview Franklin Gallatin Goodlettsville Hendersonville Hermitage La Vergne Lebanon Madison Mt. Juliet Murfreesboro Nolensville Shelbyville Smyrna Spring Hill Springfield Thompson's Station White House

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