Wood Siding in Building Design

With the advances in building science that are occurring every day, rain screen wood siding systems are becoming a new trend in architecture in general and green building and sustainable design in particular.  The increasingly high cost of energy to heat and cool homes and structures has necessitated design professionals to create energy efficient designs.

With today's super-tight, energy efficient building envelopes, moisture needs a place to escape from the building. If moisture is trapped inside these super-tight designs, mold, mildew and an unhealthy environment is created. Rain screen wood siding systems provide a harmonious balance between a beautiful exterior facade and an egress for moisture. Rain screen wood siding will protect your home...beautifully.

Wood siding has that all natural warmth and character like no other siding material. Wood siding makes a beautiful statement to the front of your home or structure.  When people think of real wood siding materials, the first thought that comes to their mind is usually red cedar siding. Red cedar is a beautiful wood siding material and has been used successfully for many years. But cedar is no longer the only wood siding material option.  The increasing popularity of rain screen wood siding systems has created a demand for additional highly durable species of wood siding.

High density hardwoods have long been used for decking and other exterior projects for their toughness, longevity and good looks.  Architects are now turning to the beauty and durability of these high density hardwood species for their rain screen wood siding designs.  Ipe wood siding, Cumaru wood siding, Garapa wood siding and FSC Machiche wood siding are all high density hardwoods that look beautiful and will last a long time on your home or structure.

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