Rainscreen Wood Siding for Commercial Buildings

Why it makes sense to use a wood rainscreen system on commercial and public buildings.

Several architects have recently asked us to help them demonstrate to their clients the benefits of using a rainscreen wood siding system on commercial buildings and municipal buildings (including schools and health facilities). It appears that many of the building owners feel that concrete and brick create an impression of solidity and are afraid to use natural organic materials for fear they won't stand the test of time. 

When you combine owner's concern with today's architectural trend of using lots of metal, concrete and stone to building exteriors it make sense why some building owners would need some information for a better understanding of why a  rainscreen wood siding system is an excellent exterior cladding option. Responsible parties need to be assured that their design and construction decisions will stand the test of time and look good at the same time.

Top 8 reasons why Rainscreen Wood Siding Systems are a great option for commercial and municipal building design:

1. Properly designed rainscreen systems allow trapped moisture to escape efficiently. Moisture management is a key component to creating a healthy, sustainable building design.

2. Dare to be different! Step away from the imposing appearance of most of today's post modern exterior facades. Take a fresh design approach and add "human touches" to your architectural design by using long lasting, low maintenance organic materials to your building concept.

3. Rainscreen wood siding systems on stave churches built in Norway in the late 1100's are still standing today. How's that for durable, sustainable design?

4. Real wood siding products can soften the cold appearance of commercial structures by adding a warm and natural appearance to an otherwise inorganic building facade.

5. Designing with a combination of organic and inorganic materials on the exterior of a commercial structure can create a rich and harmonious design balance.

6. When used in a rainscreen design, high density hardwood siding is a durable, beautiful and long lasting low maintenance exterior cladding material option.

7. High density hardwood siding is a sustainably harvested, eco-friendly exterior cladding for rain screen designs

8. Compared to other exterior cladding options, a wood rain screen system isn't just beautiful, it is the most cost effective short term and long term cladding solution available.

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