Rain Screen Cladding - Hardwood Siding Species Options

Climate-Shield™ Rain screen wood siding is available in a number of different high density hardwood species including Mataverde Ipe siding, Mataverde Cumaru Siding, Mataverde Garapa siding and Mataverde 100% Pure FSC Machiche siding.

The exceptionally strong and long lasting rainscreen cladding species of Mataverde Ipe, Cumaru, Garapa and Machiche are a perfect complement to the Climate-Shield™ Rain Screen Wood Siding System. Mataverde Premium Hardwood Siding carries a 25 year limited warranty against decay and insects for ipe, Cumaru, Garapa and Machiche.

Ipe Rain Screen Cladding and Wood Siding for Climate-Shield rain screen system installations

Mataverde Ipe Rain Screen Hardwood Siding is the most rugged and durable species available for rain screen wood siding installations. Pronounced E'-pay, Mataverde Ipe rain screen hardwood siding has the same strength and high density characteristics as Ipe decking and Ipe lumber. Ipe rain screen wood siding has a rich natural beauty that can be enhanced with a natural oil finish or Ipe siding can be allowed to "weather out" to a natural silvery patina.

Ipe makes an impressive and long lasting rainscreen cladding material. The beautiful brown tones of Ipe siding add a warm visual appeal and the durability of Ipe rainscreen cladding material make it a natural for rainscreen system installations.

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Ipe rainscreen cladding installation

For additional information about Ipe hardwood and some of its incredible physical properties, please visit our Ipe Hardwood Decking web page.

Mataverde Ipe hardwood decking and siding has been thoroughly tested and has received a Class A fire rating. Mataverde Ipe meets all the standard performance requirements for the ASTM E-84 testing for Class A building materials. See Mataverde Ipe hardwood decking and siding Class A fire testing results here.

100% Pure FSC Machiche Rain Screen Cladding and Wood Siding for Climate-Shield rain screen system installations

Mataverde Machiche 100% Pure FSC Rain Screen Cladding is another rugged and durable species available for rain screen wood siding installations.  Pronounced mah-CHEE'-chay, Mataverde Machiche rain screen hardwood siding has the same strength and high density characteristics as Machiche decking and Machiche lumber. Machiche rain screen wood siding has rich natural chocolaty colors that can be enhanced with a natural oil finish or Machiche wood siding can be allowed to "naturally weather out" to a silvery gray patina. 

FSC Machiche wood siding is an excellent sustainable rainscreen cladding material option. Click here to view FSC Machiche Rain Screen Gallery.

Machiche Rain Screen Cladding Installation

For additional information about this amazing hardwood siding option, please visit our Machiche Decking web page.

Mataverde Machiche hardwood decking and siding has  surpassed the ASTM test requirements for a Class A fire rating. Learn more about Mataverde Machiche decking and siding Class A fire rating test results here.

100% Pure FSC Santa Maria Rain Screen Cladding and Wood Siding for Climate-Shield rain screen system installations

Mataverde 100% Pure FSC Santa Maria Hardwood Rain Screen Cladding is a beautiful and durable hardwood species available for rain screen wood siding installations.  Mataverde Santa Maria rain screen hardwood siding has the same strength and medium-high density characteristics as Santa Maria decking. Santa Maria rain screen wood siding has the lustrous appearance of genuine mahigany and can be stained different colors to complement your color scheme.

Like other high density and medium high density hardwoods, Santa Maria can be allowed to weather naturally to a silver-gray patina or it can be re-finished as needed to maintain its rich coloration and graining. Santa Maria rainscreen siding can also be stained a wide range of color options.

FSC Santa Maria hardwood siding is an excellent sustainable rainscreen cladding material option.

For additional information about the characteristics of beautiful and sustainable Santa Maria hardwood, please visit our Santa Maria Hardwood decking page.

Garapa Rain Screen Cladding and Wood Siding for Climate-Shield rain screen system installations

Mataverde Garapa Rain Screen Hardwood Siding is another rugged and durable wood siding species available for rain screen wood siding installations.  Pronounced gah-RAH'-pah, Mataverde Garapa rain screen hardwood siding has the same strength and high density characteristics as Garapa decking and Garapa lumber. Garapa rain screen wood siding has a rich natural beauty that can be enhanced with a natural oil finish or Garapa wood siding can be allowed to "weather out" and mature to a natural silvery patina.

The exceptional stability and golden tones and lighter colors of Garapa wood siding makes this lovely species an excellent choice for rain screen cladding material.

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Garapa hardwood rain screen cladding installation

For additional information about Garapa wood and its outstanding characteristics, please visit our Garapa decking web page.

Cumaru Rain Screen Cladding and Wood Siding for Climate-Shield rain screen system installations

Mataverde Cumaru Rain Screen Hardwood Siding is another rugged and durable species available for rain screen wood siding installations. Pronounced KOO'-mah-roo, Mataverde Cumaru rain screen cladding has the same strength and high density characteristics as Cumaru decking and Cumaru lumber. Cumaru rain screen wood siding has a rich reddish brown and yellowish brown colors with an exotic graining which can be enhanced with a natural oil finish. Like Ipe hardwood siding, Cumaru wood siding can be allowed to "weather out" and age gracefully to a natural silvery patina.

The reddish brown tones of Cumaru wood siding make it an excellent option for your rainscreen cladding material.

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Cumaru hardwood rain screen cladding installation

Additional Information about Cumaru Hardwood can be found on our Cumaru Hardwood decking page.

Mataverde Cumaru decking and siding has recently been tested and has surpassed the NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) requirements as a Class A fire rated building material. Click here for Cumaru Class A Fire Rating Test results.

RAIN SCREEN CLADDING- WOOD SIDING PROFILES

The Climate-Shield™ Rain Screen Wood Siding System is so versatile that it can be installed vertically, horizontally or diagonally.  There are a wide variety of durable hardwood siding species options to choose from including Ipe hardwood siding, Garapa hardwood siding, Machiche hardwood siding and Cumaru hardwood siding for your rainscreen cladding design. 

Additionally, there are several choices of standard profiles that each of these hardwood siding species can be shaped to:

Horizontal Rain Screen Cladding Wood Siding Profiles

Choose from Ipe hardwood siding, Cumaru hardwood siding, Garapa hardwood siding, Machiche hardwood siding or other stable wood siding species for your rainscreen cladding design.

    CS-Standard Climate-Shield™ Rain Screen Wood Siding Horizontal Installation

        CS-102 Climate-Shield™ Rain Screen Wood Siding Horizontal Installation

 CS-106 Climate-Shield™ Rain Screen Wood Siding Horizontal Installation 

         CS-110 Climate-Shield™ Rain Screen Wood Siding Horizontal Installation

       CS-124 Climate-Shield™ Rain Screen Wood Siding Horizontal Installation

All rain screen wood siding profiles are available in the following species:

• 1x4 Ipe Rain screen hardwood siding
• 1x4 Cumaru Rain screen hardwood siding
• 1x6 Ipe Rain screen hardwood siding
• 1x6 FSC Ipe Rain screen hardwood siding
• 5/4x6 Ipe Rain screen hardwood siding
• 5/4x6 FSC Ipe Rain screen hardwood siding
• 5/4x6 Cumaru Rain screen hardwood siding
• 5/4x6 FSC Cumaru Rain Screen hardwood siding
• 5/4x6 Garapa Rain screen hardwood siding (East Coast only)
• 5/4x6 FSC Garapa Rain screen hardwood siding (East Coast only)
• 1x6 100% Pure FSC Machiche Rain screen hardwood siding
• 5/4x6 100% Pure FSC Machiche Rain screen hardwood siding
• 5/4x6 100% Pure FSC Santa Maria Rainscreen Hardwood siding

Other rain screen wood siding species are available upon request. Contact us today!

With Climate-Shield Rain Screen Wood Siding, there are virtually no limitations to your siding layout.  Climate-Shield™ Rain Screen Wood Siding Systems may be designed for vertical rain screen cladding designs and diagonal rain screen cladding designs, too.  The patented rain screen clip system allows you the design flexibility to install your rain screen wood siding vertically without using complicated furring strip patterns.  Even with vertical rain screen wood siding installations, you still have a consistent 3/4" ventilated wall cavity behind your rain screen siding.

 Vertical Rain Screen Wood Siding Profiles

CS-Standard Climate-Shield™ Rain Screen Wood Siding Vertical Installation

Choose from Ipe wood siding, Cumaru wood siding, Garapa wood siding or FSC Machiche wood siding for your rain screen cladding system. Or choose other stable wood siding species for a beautiful rain screen cladding design.  All of these wood siding species work beautifully in a vertical rain screen cladding installation using Climate-Shield Rain Screen Clips.

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CS-Channel Rustic Climate-Shield™ Rain Screen Wood Siding Vertical Installation

For a unique look, choose the Channel Rustic style of wood siding for your vertical raincreen cladding design.

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CS-V-Rustic Climate-Shield™ Rain Screen Wood Siding Vertical Installation

Use the V-Rustic wood siding profile for an enhanced linear accent on your rain screen cladding design.