Cumaru Rain Screen Installation in Rhode Island

Cumaru hardwood siding was selected for this handsome rain screen installation in Narragansett, Rhode Island. Cumaru wood cladding is prized for its beauty, high density, toughness, hardness, durability and natural resistances to insects, decay and fire.  The exotic graining and lovely color variations make this Cumaru rain screen installation stand out from other wood species.  The extreme weather conditions in New England, ranging from bitter cold winters with their snow, sleet and ice to hot and excessively humid summers, make Cumaru hardwood cladding a terrific specification for a wood siding species in this rainscreen design.

A rain screen system in the temperate, often moist conditions of coastal New England is a very smart way to design and build. Using a well designed rain screen system not only protects the exterior of the structure from the elements but allows any moisture trapped within the home or building an easy means of egress.  Allowing moisture to escape from inside a dwelling minimizes the opportunity for mould and mildew to develop which creates a healthier living environment. The long term benefits of an intelligent rain screen design can also add years and years to the lifespan of a home or building.

Elegance and style grace this Ocean Road estate in Narragansett, Rhode Island with premium Cumaru rain screen siding. Selected as the siding of choice by renowned and visionary architect Jason Iaccobucci, of Lincoln, Rhode Island, many design considerations including life cycle, appearance and general maintenance were carefully planned. As a summer home to a prominent Providence business man, the solutions to all of these design concerns were satisfied. The Cumaru hardwood siding was finished using an application of Penofin UV finish , that will allow the wood to acclimate to the proper EMC (equilibrium moisture content), assuring beauty and decades of superior performance.

The long life expectancy of Cumaru hardwood siding and the Climate-Shield Rain Screen System combine to create a sustainable design solution that is beautiful and enduring, reducing the overall life cycle costs of the entire structure.  Cumaru high density hardwood is an extremely resilient, fire resistant architectural cladding material that resists decay due to insects and natural conditions. The Climate-Shield Rain Screen System applied exceeds the strictest building code requirements, including Dade County Florida where wind speeds are 180 MPH or better. Cumaru is harvested in Brazil using advanced sustained yield harvesting practices and is emerging, with the utilization of the Climate Shield rainscreen clip system, as a contemporary and enduring solution to residential and commercial green construction projects seeking siding solutions worldwide.

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Understanding Wood Rain Screen Systems

Architectural Wood Cladding Options for Rain Screens

Architectural Details for Wood Rain Screen Systems

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