The Dri Guy

Explore the crucial role of rainscreens in protecting buildings from moisture damage. Learn how innovative materials like wood-plastic composites are transforming moisture management, offering unmatched durability, sustainability, and aesthetic appeal. Discover why these advanced cladding options are becoming the go-to choice for architects and specifiers. Say goodbye to rot and decay, and hello to a high-performing, low-maintenance building envelope.

Rainscreens in Dry Climates: Ventilating Siding for Sustainable Building

Think rainscreens are just for wet regions? Think again! Learn how they manage moisture, regulate temperature, control solar heat, and improve air quality in dry climates. Find out how rainscreens can extend siding lifespan, boost energy efficiency, and promote sustainable building. 

Rainscreens are a critical component of modern building design, especially in ensuring the longevity and performance of exterior wall systems. While the basic concept of a rainscreen is straightforward—providing a gap between the cladding and the structural wall to facilitate drainage and drying—the choice of the right rainscreen system for a specific project involves careful consideration of various factors.

Why work harder when you can work smarter? There is a reason Keene stands behind Easy-Fur™ , because installing Easy Fur simply is just that easy. Still curious to learn why? Let’s take a look into the differences between wood furring and Easy-Fur™.

Learn how to incorporate an Effective Weather Barrier to Combat Structural damage, protect your building envelope, and improve energy efficiency on your projects.  The terms vapor barrier and air barrier are used interchangeably at their core. They represent different solutions. Let's dive into the differences, defining a weather barrier and a solution to protect your building envelope! 

All structures are prone to water intrusion. Because of this, moisture damage has become one of the top litigated aspects of construction today. This damage can come in different forms, such as mold, mildew, rot, rust etc. In addition to the immense structural damage, the inevitable repairs can be financially detrimental to the building owner(s). But can this be prevented?

In building construction, wood furring strips are still very common, and although the price of lumber is slowly decreasing, why take the chance of the ever-changing prices of the market? 

Let’s face it, building codes are constantly changing, and it can be demanding to keep up. However, it is EXTREMELY, critical to remain educated to ensure that your builds are safe, built tight, and constructed correctly.