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Rainscreen hardie panel details.
Hardie requires a rainscreen in commercial applications but they do not require it in residential applications i think they should and they do cover the warranty.
Proven james hardie durability engineered for climate to stand up to the demands of your project s specific climate commercial panel developed specifically for use in multi family mixed use senior living and light commercial facilities ventilated rain screen assembly incorporates best practices for moisture management.
This detail is provided for conceptual purposes only.
Typical rainscreen wall and window details per.
This example uses the european hook pin open joinery method which is a d bv rainscreen system.
Rainscreen between flat to wall siding and the water resistive barrier as a best practice.
This is a very common detail in the pacific northwest where water penetration issues are a big deal.
A predictable rainscreen air gap behind fiber cement sidings like hardie plank and hardie shingle adds durability to the exterior.
I m concerned that you installed your rainscreen at 12 o c and if your wall studs are at 16 o c.
Inexpensive you re looking to go.
There are several ways to go about doing it depending on how high quality vs.
The gables would be 6 on center with a 1 1 2 batten but on the first story it would be 12 center with 2 battens etc.
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For single family construction james hardie recommends installing a 90 efficient drainage plane or a 3 8 inch air gap i e.
James hardie recommends that you consult with your design professional if you have questions regarding.
James hardie cad library provides you with a range of cad drawings that can be used in your design detailing.
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Alucobond sheets are marketed to a network of qualified fabricators installers who provide the installed system.
Keep siding dry on the job site.
Refer to figures 1 and 2 for representations of a d bv rainscreen panel system s horizontal and vertical joinery.
Different width battens and different spacing all over the house.
Tips for durable fiber cement exteriors.
Hardie does not have a turn key system for doing cladding like this but it s very commonly installed as a quasi rainscreen.
Or 24 o c it means that some of your rainscreens are attached to the sheathing.
Other joinery details can be employed under the d bv theory of design and they do not need to be the hook pin type.
Rainscreen behind hardie panel b b dan i did a 60 sq.
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