"A Versatile, High-Performing Solution for Stucco, Sidewall Shingles & Siding, and Thin Veneer Masonry"
Driwall™ RainScreen 10mm is an extremely versatile product which can be used in several different applications. Most commonly in Canada, the product is used as a rain screen for stucco, man-made stone, sidewall shingles, and vertical siding. The product may also be used as a best-practice behind most other sidings and masonry, making it an extremely versatile rain screen system.
Driwall™ RainScreen 10mm comes with a heat-welded polypropylene fabric attached which blocks stucco and mortar from filling the cavity and acts as a bugscreen at the ends of each roll where there is a 2 to 4 inch horizontal overlap of fabric. We recommend that 10mm stucco wire (TTA Stucco Wire) be used with our product (in stucco applications) to ensure adequate furring of the stucco wire from the product (diamond lathe may also be used). For shakes and siding applications, the fabric simply acts as a bug-screen and provides enhanced compression resistance for the rain screen assembly.
WHY CHOOSE DRIWALL™ AS YOUR RAIN SCREEN SYSTEM?
UNPARALLELED VENTILLATION AND DRYING PROPERTIES
94% Air! (as tested by Intertek) vs. 80% or less using the wood furring strip method (for stucco/stone)
Claddings have a superior ability to dry out vs. furring strip method
Unlike some dimpled products, Driwall™ allows for cross-ventilation and vapour permeance for better drying
SUPERIOR APPEARANCE OF CLADDING
Less wavy siding and shakes due to consistent rigid product along entire depth of wall (not strips of wood or plastic every 8 or 16 inches which may cause waviness)
Stucco and stone less susceptible to "ridging" and "cracking" (due to consistent, compression resistant product) which is often associated with the furring strip/backerboard combination — straighter, crisper walls!
"For the best moisture protection, specify Typar® Housewrap™ as part of your rain screen system!"
SAVE YOUR CLIENT TIME AND MONEY ON THE PROJECT
Less than half the installed cost of using furring strips and backerboard for a stucco or stone application — approx. 1/3rd of the installation time!
Much faster and more cost effective to install than cross-strapping furring strips for vertical siding or sidewall shingles
Easy to work with — cuts easily with utility knife or snips and bends nicely around corners!
PEACE OF MIND THAT THE PRODUCT WILL LAST THE LIFE OF THE BUILDING
Product will not retain moisture vs. wood furring strips which can soak up water
Product does not degrade fasteners vs. chemical treatments in wood strips which can eat away at nails and other fasteners
Product made from a high-quality polypropylene for durability, strength, and longevity
SAY GOODBYE TO CROSS-STRAPPING AND STRAPPING WITH BACKERBOARD
Eliminates the need to cross-strap behind shingles and horizontal siding
No reason to use furring strips and backerboard for stucco/stone projects — just apply Driwall™!
Saves installation time, labour, and money
No need to cross-strap!
No more strapping with backerboard product (as shown here)
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