In building construction, wood furring strips are still very common, and the price of lumber is still costly. Why take the chance of the ever-changing prices of the market? Furring strips are commonly used as thin strips of wood or other material to level or raise surfaces of another material to prevent dampness, to make space for insulation, or to level and resurface ceilings or walls. For exterior applications in construction whether residential, multi-family or commercial, furring strips are used to create a drainage plane and air space over the WRB (weather resistive barrier) and behind the cladding. All of these furring strips have the same functionality and take a saw, grinder, or a mechanical method to cut to size, which can become labor intensive and typically has two workers assigned to produce, one to measure, one to cut.
When you use a wood furring strip to create a barrier between wall and cladding you are creating a barrier that is powerless to moisture absorption. This moisture can get trapped behind siding and can cause rot, mold, and mildew. Wood furring strips also tend to not include warranty and can cause cracking, warping, and splitting. As we know, protecting our projects from having these moisture issues is critical. But what if there was a lightweight, rollable, alternative to these pesky, time consuming, heavy, furring strips…?
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Keene Building Products has added a NEW type of furring strip to the marketplace that takes place of the furring strips mentioned above. Easy-Fur™ is a 4-inch-wide open weave entangled net that functions just like a conventional furring strip of the future. There is some distinct difference the Easy Fur Product. For instance, it can be cut with a scissors or razor knife. It is packaged 25 feet per roll and 4 rolls per bundle. The cost is like conventional furring strips and is much faster and easier to install and being open weave will not trap moisture like a wood furring strip could. Plus, the Easy Fur is multi-dimensional, so it works well on vertical sidings as well. Easy-Fur's unique design allows for the fastest installation of any furring strip on the market because it can be rolled on to the wall and easily cut to length.
Easy-Fur (3/4”) | A rollable furring strip designed to provide both drainage and ventilation behind cement board sidings. A valuable time saving addition to any projects needing a furing strip. Easy-Fur™ is a 4-inch-wide open weave entangled net that functions just like a conventional furring strip. There is some distinct difference between the Easy-Fur Product. For instance, it can be cut with a scissors or razor knife. It is packaged 25 feet per roll and 4 rolls per bundle. The cost is similar to conventional furring strips and is much faster and easier to install and being open weave will not trap moisture like a wood furring strip could. Plus, the Easy-Fur is multi-dimensional so it works well on vertical sidings as well. Easy-Fur's unique design allows for the fastest installation of any furring strip on the market because it can be rolled on to the wall and easily cut to length.
- Fiber cement board siding
- Other roofing and wall applications
- Promotes airflow and drainage
- Will not split, warp or rot
- Provides no source for the promotion of MOLD, MILDEW or BACTERIA
- Lightweight and easy to carry