Vanish Rain Screen Cladding and Soffit System
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What's more, the proprietary clip system eliminates the need to predrill cladding, reducing installation costs, removing potential points of water penetration, and eliminating the stress that penetrating fasteners can cause on wood fibers during climatic fluctuations, while also protecting the integrity and clean aesthetic of the wood soffit.
"The Vanish Rain Screen cladding profile, material offerings and unique clip system represents a significant improvement in the technology for rain screen and soffit applications," said Brian Lotz, product/project specialist with Timber Holdings USA. "It's a win-win solution that both reduces the cost of installing species such as Ipé and Garapa and increases the life cycle benefits of tropical hardwoods."
The installing contractor for the Kellogg Global Hub Iron Woods Rain Screen and Soffit System project was Randy Brill of The LEVY Company, Inc., headquartered in Northbrook, IL.
Frequently asked questions
How does the Vanish Rain Screen clip system reduce installation costs?+
The proprietary clip system eliminates the need to predrill cladding, which reduces installation costs while also removing potential points of water penetration.
What are the benefits of avoiding penetrating fasteners in wood cladding?+
Avoiding penetrating fasteners eliminates the stress they can cause on wood fibers during climatic fluctuations and protects the integrity and clean aesthetic of the wood soffit.
Which wood species work with the Vanish Rain Screen system?+
The system is designed for tropical hardwood species such as Ipé and Garapa, reducing their installation cost while increasing life cycle benefits.
Who installed the Kellogg Global Hub Iron Woods Rain Screen and Soffit System?+
The installing contractor was Randy Brill of The LEVY Company, Inc., headquartered in Northbrook, IL.
Why is the Vanish Rain Screen considered an improvement over traditional rain screen technology?+
According to Brian Lotz of Timber Holdings USA, the cladding profile, material offerings, and unique clip system represent a significant technological improvement for rain screen and soffit applications, lowering costs while extending the life cycle of tropical hardwoods.