Rainscreen & Weather Barrier Systems
Rainscreen and weather barrier systems form the functional core of the building envelope. When properly designed and installed, they manage bulk water, control air movement, and allow assemblies to dry as intended.
Our work focuses on the correct integration of weather-resistive barriers, air barriers, flashings, and drainage components. These systems are installed with precision and forethought because once they’re covered, performance depends entirely on what was done right the first time.
Why These Systems Matter More Than You Think
Exterior finishes often get the attention, but weather barriers and rainscreens do the real work. Small inconsistencies at seams, penetrations, or transitions can lead to moisture intrusion, energy loss, and long-term deterioration.
We approach these systems as performance assemblies, not just products. Every layer has a role, and every connection matters.
A Layered, Performance-Driven Approach
We install rainscreen and weather barrier systems as coordinated assemblies, ensuring compatibility between materials and continuity across the entire envelope.
Each component is installed with attention to sequencing, substrate preparation, and manufacturer requirements so the system performs as a whole.
Weather-Resistive Barriers (WRBs)
Air Barrier Systems
Rainscreen drainage planes
Flashings & Terminations
Integration at openings, Penetrations, & transitions
We use a Layered, Performance-Driven Approach
We install rainscreen and weather barrier systems as coordinated assemblies, ensuring compatibility between materials and continuity across the entire envelope.
Our scope often includes:
Weather-resistive barriers (WRBs)
Air barrier systems
Rainscreen drainage planes
Flashings and terminations
Integration at openings, penetrations, and transitions
Each component is installed with attention to sequencing, substrate preparation, and manufacturer requirements so the system performs as a whole.
Coordination Before Cladding Begins
This is where experience matters, and where shortcuts become costly.
Rainscreen and weather barrier work sets the stage for everything that follows. We engage early to review details, identify constructability concerns, and align sequencing with the broader construction schedule.
This proactive coordination minimizes rework, avoids delays, and protects downstream trades. When cladding installation begins, the underlying systems are already resolved, inspected, and ready.
Built for PNW’s Climate & Construction Conditions
The Pacific Northwest’s seasonal temperature swings, wind exposure, and moisture challenges demand careful envelope design and execution. Our regional experience informs how we approach detailing, fastening strategies, and integration with insulation and structural systems.
We prioritize assemblies that manage moisture effectively while allowing buildings to dry, adapt, and perform year after year.
