Stucco walls need more than a water-resistive barrier. Learn how drainage planes, rainscreens, and weep screeds work together to manage incidental moisture behind stucco, promote drying, and provide a path for water to exit the wall assembly.
Rainscreen systems are essential to modern wall design, helping manage moisture, improve drainage, and promote airflow behind cladding. By allowing walls to dry more effectively, rainscreens support long-term durability, energy efficiency, and healthier building envelope performance.
Rainscreen systems are essential to modern wall design, helping manage moisture, improve drainage, and promote airflow behind cladding. By allowing walls to dry more effectively, rainscreens support long-term durability, energy efficiency, and healthier building envelope performance.
Not all weather barriers are created equal. While a basic housewrap blocks water, it doesn’t manage the moisture that gets trapped behind cladding. Keene’s Driwall™ Rainscreen and Driwall™ Drainable Housewrap go beyond protection—creating drainage and airflow to keep walls dry, durable, and built to last.
Trapped moisture behind siding can lead to hidden damage. Keene’s Driwall® Rainscreen drainage mats create critical airflow and drainage space, protecting walls from mold, rot, and costly repairs—ensuring long-term durability for any exterior cladding system.
Easy-Fur™ simplifies siding installation by replacing wood furring strips with a lightweight, rollable polymer that resists rot and warping. This post answers top questions on drainage, ventilation, installation, and benefits for contractors and homeowners.
A well-designed rainscreen system is essential for protecting buildings from moisture damage and ensuring long-term durability. By providing an air gap between the cladding and
In modern construction, ensuring proper moisture management is critical to protecting the building envelope from long-term damage. One of the most effective ways to achieve
Learn how Keene Building Products’ rainscreen solutions effectively manage moisture in exterior walls, preventing mold, rot, and structural damage. Explore our lightweight, easy-to-install systems, tested for performance and code compliance, to protect your building envelope.
Moisture damage is one of the top litigated aspects of construction today. The building envelope is the first line of defense against the elements for any residential structure. It plays a crucial role in maintaining the structural integrity, energy efficiency, and comfort of a home.