How a Quality Drainage Mat Protects Your Walls and Your Project
When you install siding, you expect it to last — performing beautifully and protecting your structure for decades. However, beneath that attractive exterior lies a hidden layer that plays a significantly larger role in building durability. The space between your cladding and your wall substrate can either protect your project or put it at risk. And often, it all comes down to one critical detail: whether or not you’ve installed a drainage mat.
Moisture is inevitable in exterior walls. Wind-driven rain, humidity, and condensation can easily find their way behind siding. If that moisture gets trapped, it sets the stage for serious problems — mold growth, mildew, wood rot, and even structural failure. These issues may go unseen for years until they surface as costly repairs. That’s why smart builders, architects, and contractors make moisture management a priority from the start. A drainage mat is a simple but powerful solution that provides a dedicated drainage and ventilation space behind exterior cladding. With the right rainscreen system in place, you provide moisture with an escape route — protecting your walls, materials, and investment.
Why Choose Keene Building Products for Drainage and Ventilation?
At Keene Building Products, we don’t just make drainage mats — we engineer them with purpose. Our Driwall® Rainscreen series is designed with an entangled polymer core that creates an airspace behind siding, allowing moisture to drain down and out while promoting continuous airflow. This system helps walls dry faster and stay protected longer.
Our drainage mats work with a variety of exterior claddings, including:
- Stone veneer
- Stucco
- Fiber cement siding
- Wood siding
- Open-joint cladding systems
We even offer UV-resistant options like Driwall® Rainscreen UV for open-joint applications where exposure demands extra durability.
With Keene’s solutions, you get:
- Proven moisture management performance
- Long-term wall protection behind any siding type
- Easy installation with reliable results
- Products backed by innovative science and industry expertise
Don’t Take Chances with What You Can’t See
You may never see the substrate behind your siding again — and that’s exactly how it should be. However, if you neglect rainscreen drainage and ventilation, you leave your project vulnerable to hidden damage that can compromise its performance and value.
Builders and designers across North America trust Keene’s drainage mats because they’re built for what matters: innovative moisture management, reliable wall protection, and peace of mind that lasts.
Protect your project from the inside out with Keene Building Products.
