--- title: Architectural Details / Specifications - Wood Rainscreen description: Download rainscreen drawings, architectural details and specifications for Climate-Shield CS2 Rainscreen System. Wood rainscreen siding details, drawings. image: https://www.mataverdedecking.com/hubfs/Machiche%20Rainscreen%20Siding%20on%20Custom%20Home.jpg --- - [Pinterest ](https://www.youtube.com/user/mataverde1) - [Facebook ](https://www.facebook.com) ![Climate-Shield Wood Rainscreen on Ronald McDonald House exterior New Haven CT](https://www.mataverdedecking.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Climate-Shield%20Wood%20Rainscreen%20on%20Ronald%20McDonald%20House%20exterior%20New%20Haven%20CT.jpg?width=1200&height=700&name=Climate-Shield%20Wood%20Rainscreen%20on%20Ronald%20McDonald%20House%20exterior%20New%20Haven%20CT.jpg) # CLIMATE-SHIELD® Architectural Details & Rainscreen Specifications for Climate-Shield CS2 Rain Screen Components ## ![600 px W Climate Shield Logo RAINscreen siding edited 11.2.22 copy](https://www.mataverdedecking.com/hs-fs/hubfs/600%20px%20W%20Climate%20Shield%20Logo%20RAINscreen%20siding%20edited%2011.2.22%20copy.jpg?width=600&height=93&name=600%20px%20W%20Climate%20Shield%20Logo%20RAINscreen%20siding%20edited%2011.2.22%20copy.jpg) ## We want to help you achieve your design vision This web page was created as a repository of architectural details, drawings and specifications for the Climate-Shield® Rain Screen System. Please download files, as needed, for use in your exterior rain screen designs. The Climate-Shield CS 2 Rain Screen Components create the most robust and high-performance rainscreen system designs. The following Climate-Shield Rain Screen System information covers many of the more typical rain screen siding installations and design details. If your design presents additional or unique design challenges, please [contact](https://www.mataverdedecking.com/contact-us) our Technical Team [online](https://www.mataverdedecking.com/contact-us), or call 860-444-7524 weekdays from 8 am-5 pm EST. We're here to help you achieve your design vision. ---   ### Climate-Shield CS2 Assembly Detail  ### Horizontal Siding Over Plywood or OSB Exterior Sheathing Typical horizontal rain screen installation with 1x4 or 1x6 wood cladding |  Horizontal 1x6 Wood Rain Screen Installation into Structural Sheathing  | Horizontal 1x4 Wood Rain Screen Installation into Structural Sheathing  | | --- | --- | | ![CSSRHS8_1x6_Starter_Rail_Detail.jpg](https://www.mataverdedecking.com/hs-fs/hubfs/CSSRHS8_1x6_Starter_Rail_Detail.jpg?width=235&name=CSSRHS8_1x6_Starter_Rail_Detail.jpg) | ![CSSRHS8-14_1x4_Starter_Rail_Detail.jpg](https://www.mataverdedecking.com/hs-fs/hubfs/CSSRHS8-14_1x4_Starter_Rail_Detail.jpg?width=234&name=CSSRHS8-14_1x4_Starter_Rail_Detail.jpg) | | [DOWNLOAD PDF FILE](https://www.mataverdedecking.com/hs-fs/hub/112655/file-16371376-pdf/images/Climate-Shield_Rain_Screen_1x6_Starter_Rail_Installation_Detail.pdf) [DOWNLOAD CAD FILE](https://www.mataverdedecking.com/hs-fs/hub/112655/file-16736398-dwg/docs/Climate-Shield_Rain_Screen_1x6_Starter_Rail_Installation_Detail.dwg) | [DOWNLOAD PDF FILE](https://www.mataverdedecking.com/hs-fs/hub/112655/file-16370726-pdf/images/climate-shield_rain_screen_1x4_starter_rail_installation_detail.pdf) [DOWNLOAD CAD FILE](https://www.mataverdedecking.com/hs-fs/hub/112655/file-16370349-dwg/images/climate-shield_rain_screen_1x4_starter_rail_installation_detail.dwg) |   --- ## CS2 HORIZONTAL SIDING TOP COURSE DETAILS Architectural drawing for typical horizontal rain screen installation assembly under the soffit using Climate-Shield CS2 Rainscreen System  (May also be used under windows.) **![CS-SDHS_Soffit_Horizontal_Detail_update_2016.jpg](https://www.mataverdedecking.com/hs-fs/hubfs/CS-SDHS_Soffit_Horizontal_Detail_update_2016.jpg?width=553&name=CS-SDHS_Soffit_Horizontal_Detail_update_2016.jpg)** [DOWNLOAD PDF FILE](https://www.mataverdedecking.com/hs-fs/hub/112655/file-16742140-pdf/docs/cs-sdhs_under_soffit_detail_climate-shield_rain_screen_system.pdf) [DOWNLOAD CAD FILE](https://www.mataverdedecking.com/hs-fs/hub/112655/file-16407327-dwg/images/CS-SDHS_Under_Soffit_detail_Climate-Shield_Rain_Screen_System.dwg)     --- ## CS2 HORIZONTAL RAIN SCREEN SIDING TO SOFFIT DETAILS Architectural drawing for typical horizontal wood rain screen wood siding to rain screen wood soffit details using Climate-Shield CS2 Rain Screen System  ![CS WST-1 Wall to Soffit](https://www.mataverdedecking.com/hs-fs/hubfs/CS%20WST-1%20Wall%20to%20Soffit.jpg?width=650&name=CS%20WST-1%20Wall%20to%20Soffit.jpg) [DOWNLOAD PDF DETAILS](https://www.mataverdedecking.com/hubfs/CS%20WST-1%20Horizontal%20Rainscreen%20Wall%20to%20Soffit%20transition.pdf) [DOWNLOAD CAD DETAILS](https://www.mataverdedecking.com/hubfs/CS%20WST-1%20Horizontal%20Rainscreen%20Wall%20to%20Soffit%20transition.dwg) --- ## CS2 SOFFIT TO FASCIA HORIZONTAL SIDING DETAILS Architectural drawing for typical soffit to fascia horizontal rain screen wood siding details using Climate-Shield CS2 Rain Screen System   ![CS SFT Soffit to Fascia-1](https://www.mataverdedecking.com/hs-fs/hubfs/CS%20SFT%20Soffit%20to%20Fascia-1.jpg?width=650&name=CS%20SFT%20Soffit%20to%20Fascia-1.jpg) [DOWNLOAD PDF DETAILS](https://www.mataverdedecking.com/hubfs/CS%20SFT%20Rainscreen%20Soffit%20to%20Fascia%20transition.pdf) [DOWNLOAD CAD DETAILS](https://www.mataverdedecking.com/hubfs/CS%20SFT%20Rainscreen%20Soffit%20to%20Fascia%20transition.dwg)     ---     Ready for samples to help choose your rain screen project materials?    [![REQUEST RAINSCREEN SAMPLES NOW](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/112655/interactive-158334226233.png) ](https://www.mataverdedecking.com/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLKyREu0H8KUfr91qpLUiKmMbCgQouSaREcjdL1tKBzGygh9RzRDFjyntiaNciGq3nqE7RPjek4LGcZ47%2BQG1hc68bIeq032Mcwyg5yTvKSMlKf974TqnrabftYVnnfWfxn6QfIg476KvbsOgeDJkZ14aTwUIYPNsRkx8oumMj1js0aSrGxUEbgAWj5Mc45Fr48k%2FFCv9woYc7NWXyOZ10F6UAX8zg%3D%3D&webInteractiveContentId=158334226233&portalId=112655)     --- ## Climate-Shield CS2 VERTICAL SIDING STARTER RAIL DETAILS Architectural drawing for typical vertical rain screen installation with 1x4 or 1x6 wood cladding into structural sheathing ![CS-SRVS8_Wall_assemblies_2016.jpg](https://www.mataverdedecking.com/hs-fs/hubfs/CS-SRVS8_Wall_assemblies_2016.jpg?width=370&name=CS-SRVS8_Wall_assemblies_2016.jpg "CS-SRVS8_Wall_assemblies_2016.jpg") [DOWNLOAD PDF FILE](https://www.mataverdedecking.com/hs-fs/hub/112655/file-16741401-pdf/docs/climate-shield_vertical_rainscreen_wood_siding_assembly_pdf.pdf) [DOWNLOAD CAD FILE](https://www.mataverdedecking.com/hs-fs/hub/112655/file-16741154-dwg/docs/climate-shield_rainscreen_vertical_wood_siding_assembly_dwg.dwg) --- ## Climate-Shield CS2 VERTICAL SIDING TO SOFFIT TRANSITION DETAILS Architectural drawing for typical Climate-Shield CS2 vertical rain screen siding transition to rain screen soffit detail.  **![CS vertical wall to soffit transtion.jpg](https://www.mataverdedecking.com/hs-fs/hubfs/CS%20vertical%20wall%20to%20soffit%20transtion.jpg?width=356&name=CS%20vertical%20wall%20to%20soffit%20transtion.jpg)** [DOWNLOAD PDF FILE](https://www.mataverdedecking.com/hubfs/CS%20vertical%20wall%20to%20soffit%20transtion.pdf) [DOWNLOAD CAD FILE](https://www.mataverdedecking.com/hubfs/CS%20vertical%20wall%20to%20soffit%20transtion.dwg) --- ## CLIMATE-SHIELD CS2 ALUMINUM OUTSIDE CORNER DETAILS Climate-Shield Rain Screen System aluminum outside corner architectural details ![CS-10_Aluminum_Outside_Corner_Assembly.jpg](https://www.mataverdedecking.com/hs-fs/hubfs/CS-10_Aluminum_Outside_Corner_Assembly.jpg?width=370&name=CS-10_Aluminum_Outside_Corner_Assembly.jpg "CS-10_Aluminum_Outside_Corner_Assembly.jpg") [DOWNLOAD PDF FILE](https://www.mataverdedecking.com/hs-fs/hub/112655/file-16734558-pdf/docs/climate-shield_aluminum_outside_corner_assembly_detail.pdf) [DOWNLOAD CAD FILE](https://www.mataverdedecking.com/hs-fs/hub/112655/file-16734366-dwg/docs/climate-shield_aluminum_outside_corner_assembly_detail.dwg)   --- ##   WOOD INSIDE CORNER DETAILS Climate-Shield Rain Screen System inside corner architectural details (Site built and assembled inside corner option) **![CS-12_Inside_Corner_Assembly.jpg](https://www.mataverdedecking.com/hs-fs/hubfs/CS-12_Inside_Corner_Assembly.jpg?width=369&name=CS-12_Inside_Corner_Assembly.jpg)**  [DOWNLOAD PDF FILE](https://www.mataverdedecking.com/hs-fs/hub/112655/file-16735595-pdf/docs/climate-shield_inside_corner_assembly_detail.pdf)   [DOWNLOAD CAD FILE](https://www.mataverdedecking.com/hs-fs/hub/112655/file-16735331-dwg/docs/climate-shield_inside_corner_assembly_detail.dwg) --- ## WOOD MITERED OUTSIDE CORNER DETAILS Climate-Shield Wood Vertical Outside Corner Assembly Create a traditional vertical wood outside corner detail with pre-fabricated components ![CSVOC Climate-Shield Vertical Outside Corner Assembly - wood.jpg](https://www.mataverdedecking.com/hs-fs/hubfs/CSVOC%20Climate-Shield%20Vertical%20Outside%20Corner%20Assembly%20-%20wood.jpg?width=365&name=CSVOC%20Climate-Shield%20Vertical%20Outside%20Corner%20Assembly%20-%20wood.jpg) [DOWNLOAD PDF FILE](https://www.mataverdedecking.com/hubfs/CSVOC%20Climate-Shield%20Vertical%20Outside%20Corner%20Assembly%20-%20wood.pdf) [DOWNLOAD CAD FILE](https://www.mataverdedecking.com/hubfs/CSVOC%20Climate-Shield%20Vertical%20Outside%20Corner%20Assembly%20-%20wood.dwg) --- ## Climate-Shield Rain Sscreen System outside corner architectural details  (field built and assembled horizontal corner option) **![C-S_RS_MOC_2_2016-2.jpg](https://www.mataverdedecking.com/hs-fs/hubfs/C-S_RS_MOC_2_2016-2.jpg?width=370&name=C-S_RS_MOC_2_2016-2.jpg "C-S_RS_MOC_2_2016-2.jpg")**[DOWNLOAD PDF FILE](https://www.mataverdedecking.com/hs-fs/hub/112655/file-391883897-pdf/docs/Wood_cladding-_Mitered_Outside_corner_architectural_detail.pdf) [DOWNLOAD CAD FILE](https://www.mataverdedecking.com/hs-fs/hub/112655/file-391889282-dwg/docs/Wood_cladding-_Mitered_Outside_corner_architectural_detail.dwg) --- ##  THREE-PART CSI SPECIFICATIONS FOR RAINSCREEN SYSTEM Download our 3-Part CSI specifications to save time with your Climate-Shield rainscreen design.  **[![download 3 part csi rain screen specifications](https://www.mataverdedecking.com/hs-fs/hubfs/CTA_Images/CSI_Specs_white.jpg?width=207&name=CSI_Specs_white.jpg "download 3 part csi rain screen specifications")](https://www.mataverdedecking.com/hubfs/074600-Rain%20Screen%20Wood%20Siding-%20Climate-Shield%20Rain%20Screen%20Wood%20Siding%20System%203%20Part%20CSI%20Specifications.pdf)** --- Get inspired! Design ideas and case studies of real rainscreen siding projects.  **** ** [![DOWNLOAD: Inspiring Wood Rainscreen Projects Portfolio](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/112655/interactive-158333859757.png) ](https://www.mataverdedecking.com/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLJ7HiVaGv43A3I6wk4yvJp02awJnjzq3aCvSNio6U8n003n%2FCrVr24%2B%2Flilz3vyUz0cfxOrwcBSnLKc948%2FBOibAcUdteUOiXNMXrIVowcbKpU1Hy6wpdCHo0Lryc%2BLpg9AkubNqfZ9RJzn0vJ0td9D3i9VbJAG8MSwAuYe39rTfmIXtDOFAQqia3eUGMjx8%2B2a7R7votoGvgjKTyVgSFYVgQE%3D&webInteractiveContentId=158333859757&portalId=112655) **   --- ## RAINSCREEN DETAILS FOR USAGE WITH NON-STRUCTURAL SHEATHING   To save you design time, we have created the following architectural details for commercial design and construction, and/or other projects where non-structural exterior sheathing is required such as masonry exteriors, exterior gypsum sheathing and foam insulation used as an exterior sheathing. For additional design applications and questions, please call our Technical Team weekdays from 8am to 5pm Eastern time, at (860) 444-7524. [![CONTACT US NOW](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/112655/interactive-158340078683.png) ](https://www.mataverdedecking.com/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLLttMv%2BRxWOSoj5sj3Dq65KbI8Ncyb1Rzd0%2BIvI7wkYTJVQM4wYMjDhC%2BRrriWOpM90HCkjYGEyrUiYYVhehI%2F00ff8KR%2Fp9UIkU1oKbeZ4KB0UyNqmAehE5tHULcMkc222m%2FCN3%2F9n%2Bgg88IiJaeeuDH3wPTmKdJzU2fIsc6VHd4K77AHDcSs%3D&webInteractiveContentId=158340078683&portalId=112655) --- ## CLIMATE-SHIELD CS2 RAINSCREEN SYSTEM  OVER EXTERIOR GYPSUM ARCHITECTURAL DETAILS  Architectural details for rainscreen wood cladding design over exterior gypsum using Climate-Shield CSAC8 Attachment Channel ![CSAC-8S Attachment Channel over Exterior Gypsum and Steel Stud 11-09-20](https://www.mataverdedecking.com/hs-fs/hubfs/CSAC-8S%20Attachment%20Channel%20over%20Exterior%20Gypsum%20and%20Steel%20Stud%20%2011-09-20.jpg?width=650&name=CSAC-8S%20Attachment%20Channel%20over%20Exterior%20Gypsum%20and%20Steel%20Stud%20%2011-09-20.jpg)   [DOWNLOAD PDF FILE](https://www.mataverdedecking.com/hs-fs/hub/112655/file-26964579-pdf/docs/climate-shield_attachment_channel_-_exterior_gypsum_and_steel_stud_wall_assembly.pdf) [DOWNLOAD CAD FILE](https://www.mataverdedecking.com/hubfs/CSAC-8S%20Attachment%20Channel%20over%20Exterior%20Gypsum%20and%20Steel%20Stud%20%2011-09-20.dwg) --- ## CLIMATE-SHIELD CS2 RAINSCREEN SYSTEM OVER MASONRY DETAILS Architectural details for rainscreen wood cladding design over masonry using Climate-Shield attachment channel  ![CSAC-8M Attachment Channel over Masonry 11-09-20](https://www.mataverdedecking.com/hs-fs/hubfs/CSAC-8M%20Attachment%20Channel%20over%20Masonry%2011-09-20.jpg?width=650&name=CSAC-8M%20Attachment%20Channel%20over%20Masonry%2011-09-20.jpg) [DOWNLOAD PDF FILE](https://www.mataverdedecking.com/hs-fs/hub/112655/file-26964564-pdf/docs/climate-shield_attachment_channel_-_concrete_wall_assembly.pdf) [DOWNLOAD CAD FILE](https://www.mataverdedecking.com/hubfs/CSAC-8M%20Attachment%20Channel%20over%20Masonry%2011-09-20.dwg) --- ## CLIMATE-SHIELD CS2 RAINSCREEN SYSTEM OVER INSULATED SHEATHING ARCHITECTURAL DETAILS    Architectural Details for rainscreen wood cladding design over exterior insulated sheathing up to 1" thick* using the Climate-Shield attachment channel. * *For exterior insulation over 1" thick, consult with your project engineer for the proper size and spacing of the screws required to fasten the attachment channel to your substrate (screws not supplied).* ![CSAC-8 rainscreen Attachment Channel over Rigid Insulation and Wood Stud ](https://www.mataverdedecking.com/hs-fs/hubfs/CSAC-8W%20Attachment%20Channel%20over%20Rigid%20Insulation%20and%20Wood%20Stud%2011-09-20.jpg?width=650&name=CSAC-8W%20Attachment%20Channel%20over%20Rigid%20Insulation%20and%20Wood%20Stud%2011-09-20.jpg) [DOWNLOAD PDF FILE](https://www.mataverdedecking.com/hs-fs/hub/112655/file-26964563-pdf/docs/climate-shield_attachment_channel_-_exterior_insulated_sheathing_and_wood_stud_wall_assembly.pdf) [DOWNLOAD CAD FILE](https://www.mataverdedecking.com/hubfs/CSAC-8W%20Attachment%20Channel%20over%20Rigid%20Insulation%20and%20Wood%20Stud%2011-09-20.dwg)     ---    ## CLIMATE-SHIELD CS2 RAINSCREEN SYSTEM OVER INSULATED SHEATHING ARCHITECTURAL DETAILS Architectural Details for rain screen wood cladding design over exterior insulated sheathing (over 1-1/2" thick) using the Climate-Shield Z-Girt.  ![CSZG1-2_Climate-Shield_Z-Girt_typical_wall_assembly.jpg](https://www.mataverdedecking.com/hs-fs/hubfs/CSZG1-2_Climate-Shield_Z-Girt_typical_wall_assembly.jpg?width=561&name=CSZG1-2_Climate-Shield_Z-Girt_typical_wall_assembly.jpg "CSZG1-2_Climate-Shield_Z-Girt_typical_wall_assembly.jpg") [DOWNLOAD PDF FILE](https://www.mataverdedecking.com/hs-fs/hub/112655/file-16742417-pdf/docs/cszg1-2_commercial_wall_system.pdf) [DOWNLOAD CAD FILE](https://www.mataverdedecking.com/hs-fs/hub/112655/file-16742697-dwg/docs/cszgtypical__commercial_wall_system_detail.dwg) --- Find out what wood siding material for rainscreen costs.  **** ** [![Request a Wood Rainscreen Quote Now](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/112655/interactive-158333859765.png) ](https://www.mataverdedecking.com/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLIapFmdCQJYWOPWQKRm6KZ8dOq4ZiBnoCoPR9MJMwIoWkfx0siIQJbpFADBOq47mtvjXNoSxp513z5wdwsYzIUTuHGuYscSMakNZ7dIZ2S%2FQenyVlBREAbPVUJcWFhL3LWbpJJky1YbnqNIYmyRbYtqvaLWH1YNstC6%2BRQiqU694crSQ%2F2l5y7xIUz2LAfRJlFWONa0TQwC4IQlwqjmM9Rvwb8vCQ%3D%3D&webInteractiveContentId=158333859765&portalId=112655) ** [Back to top ](https://www.mataverdedecking.com/architectural-details-and-specifications#header) ```json { "@context" : "https://schema.org/", "@type" : "WebSite", "name" : "Mataverde Decking", "potentialAction" : { "@type" : "SearchAction", "query-input" : "required name=search_term_string", "target" : "https://www.mataverdedecking.com/hs-search-results?term={search_term_string}" }, "url" : "https://www.mataverdedecking.com/" } ``` ```json { "@context" : "https://schema.org", "@type" : "BreadcrumbList", "itemListElement" : [ { "@type" : "ListItem", "name" : "Architectural details and specifications", "position" : 1 } ] } ```