Moisture Damage Protection for Exterior Wall Systems
DrainVent Rainscreen
DuPont Safety & Construction, a business unit of DowDuPont Specialty Products Division, announced the release of the DuPont Tyvek DrainVent Rainscreen to provide advanced protection against moisture damage in exterior wall systems. The product is the business’ first roll good offering that creates a 6mm (0.25”) space for water drainage and air movement for drying behind cladding.
The Tyvek DrainVent can be installed behind stucco, stone veneer, brick, wood, fiber cement and metal panel systems. And helps to prolong the life of exterior cladding by creating a gap that helps prevent rot, cracking and peeling problems. The product replaces the intervening layer required with stucco and stone, while the attached heavy-duty filter fabric prevents mortar and stucco infiltration.