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Drainage behind wood shingle cladding is provided by a 3/8-inch-thick drainage mat.

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Mon, 06/28/2021 - 12:00

Drainage and back ventilation of wood cladding is provided by ¾ inch furring.

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Mon, 06/28/2021 - 12:00

Drainage and back ventilation of wood cladding is provided by ¾ inch furring (1x4).

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Mon, 06/28/2021 - 12:00

Drainage behind stone cladding is provided by “grooved” rigid insulation coupled with a filter fabric.

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Mon, 06/28/2021 - 12:00

Metal hat channel provides a drainage gap of 1 inch between fiber-cement siding and mineral wool continuous insulation.

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Mon, 06/28/2021 - 12:00

Continuous rigid insulation coupled with thin (1/4-inch) spacer strips that provide drainage behind the wall cladding without increasing the fire risk of the assembly.

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Mon, 06/28/2021 - 12:00

The combustible rigid foam insulation is protected by a non-combustible layer of mineral wool insulation; a 7/8 inch “hat-channel” provides the ventilation and drainage gap.

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Mon, 06/28/2021 - 12:00

The furring strips that provide a drainage gap behind the lap siding are wrapped with ≤ 1/8-inch screen at the top and bottom of the wall to keep out bugs and burning embers.

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Mon, 06/28/2021 - 12:00

Small spacer strips consisting of ¼-inch plastic strips provide a drainage gap behind wall cladding with a gap that is too small to pose a fire risk from embers entering the gap.

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Mon, 06/28/2021 - 12:00

Stucco wall assembly with a drainage mat providing a small vented gap (experience has shown that ≤ 3/8 inch is effective), and a water-resistant barrier house wrap serving as a vapor throttle.

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Mon, 06/28/2021 - 12:00

Stone cladding system with a drainage mat provides a small, vented gap (≤ ¾ inch), over a water-resistant barrier house wrap that has a perm rating of 10 to 20 perms so it can serve as a vapor throttle.

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Mon, 06/28/2021 - 12:00

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