Exterior Rainscreen Systems Kelowna

Rainscreen systems create a drained and ventilated space between exterior cladding and the weather-resistive layer behind it. Rather than relying on siding or cladding as the building's only defence against rain, a rainscreen wall assembly provides a controlled path for incidental moisture to drain and helps separate the finished exterior from the underlying wall.

Diamond Exteriors installs and coordinates rainscreen systems as part of siding replacement, custom cladding, exterior renovations, building-envelope upgrades, new construction and multi-family exterior projects throughout Kelowna and the Central Okanagan.

A complete rainscreen assembly can involve the exterior cladding, drainage cavity, attachment components, weather-resistive barrier, flashing, window and door transitions, penetrations and ventilation details. These components need to work together as part of the complete exterior wall system.

Diamond Exteriors works with rainscreen assemblies behind fibre-cement siding, James Hardie products, metal cladding, architectural panels, Nichiha wall panels, wood and wood-look siding and other exterior systems where a drained cavity is part of the specified wall design.

Exterior renovation projects can be an important opportunity to improve the wall assembly. Once existing siding or cladding is removed, accessible sheathing, weather barriers and flashing details can be reviewed before the new rainscreen and exterior finish are installed.

Rainscreen construction is particularly relevant to exterior projects in British Columbia, where effective rainwater management is an important part of durable wall design. Exact requirements depend on the building, wall assembly, cladding system and applicable project specifications.

Diamond Exteriors provides complete exterior renovation services including siding replacement, custom cladding, weather-resistive barriers, DuPont Tyvek systems, Henry Blueskin systems, custom exterior flashing, soffit and fascia, gutters, masonry and architectural panel installation.

Our service area includes Kelowna, West Kelowna, Lake Country, Peachland, Summerland, Vernon and surrounding Okanagan communities.

For homeowners, builders, developers and multi-family properties looking for a rainscreen contractor in Kelowna, Diamond Exteriors can coordinate the rainscreen cavity with the weather barrier, flashing and finished siding or cladding as one complete exterior wall assembly.