Ipe Rainscreen Siding Installation

Ipe pronounced ee pay is world renowned for its incredible hardness and durability as a decking material.

Ipe rainscreen siding installation.

Rainscreen siding systems have an air gap between the siding material and the structure itself. Shiplap and or toungue and groove profiles install directly over the vapor barrier. These superior features are what makes ipe a fantastic choice for any siding project. A rainscreen siding system is a unique method for installing and fastening wood siding to a home or other structure.

Pronounced e pay mataverde ipe rain screen hardwood siding has the same strength and high density characteristics as ipe decking and ipe lumber. Closed jointed profiles are commonly shiplap and or t g. The siding planks have no gaps in a closed joint system. We offer ipe in shiplap siding rainscreen siding or any profile that is desired.

Ipe shiplap siding installation process to protect from excess moisture apply a vapor barrier to the wall attach 3 4 furring strips spaced over 16 to the vapor barrier starting at the bottom start the installation of siding by pre drilling holes above each furring strip with a 1 8 drill bit. This air gap is typically in the range of 3 4 and offers numerous benefits including thermal insulation and moisture stability of the siding boards which is particularly important when using high density hardwoods such as ipe batu and cumaru. Great for modern homes commercial projects privacy walls and fences. Ipe siding is hands down one of the best materials that can be used for the siding of homes businesses and commercial buildings.

Average shrinkage is 1 8 on 4 wide boards and on 6 wide boards. A rainscreen siding system refers to the style of installation and fastening of the siding material to the structure. Unlike the normal installation process which presses siding directly against a home rainscreen siding leaves a 3 4 gap that allows the home to breathe and dry better. When installing rainscreen siding install each board as tightly as possible to leave the smallest gaps between them in case shrinkage occurs.

Mataverde ipe hardwood siding is the strongest longest lasting and most durable wood cladding species available for rainscreen siding designs and installations. Pronounced e pay mataverde ipe rain screen siding has the same rugged strength and high density characteristics as ipe decking and ipe lumber. We can mill ipe siding to your specifications.