--- title: Architectural Rain Screen Design Options description: See architectural rainscreen design options, download free rainscreen details, review specs and discover the benefits of Climate-Shield Rainscreen System. --- - [Pinterest ](https://www.youtube.com/user/mataverde1) - [Facebook ](https://www.facebook.com) ![FSC Garapa rainscreen siding installation](https://www.mataverdedecking.com/hs-fs/hubfs/FSC%20Garapa%20rainscreen%20siding%20installation.jpg?width=600&height=435&name=FSC%20Garapa%20rainscreen%20siding%20installation.jpg) # ARCHITECTURAL RAIN SCREEN DESIGN Climate-Shield® Rain Screen Wood Siding System  [ Horizontal Installation ](https://www.mataverdedecking.com/architectural-rain-screen-design-options#horizontal) [ Corner Options ](https://www.mataverdedecking.com/architectural-rain-screen-design-options#corner-options) [ Architectural Drawings ](https://www.mataverdedecking.com/architectural-rain-screen-design-options#architectural-drawings)   This page includes architectural rain screen information, specifications and design options for the Climate-Shield® Rain Screen System. Climate-Shield's rain screen technology allows architects, builders and owners the flexibility to design and install rain screen wood siding horizontally, vertically or diagonally without having to worry about how to layer furring strips or creating complicated designs for horizontal furring strips.    When installed with [Mataverde® Rain Screen Hardwood Siding](https://www.mataverdedecking.com/rain-screen-wood-siding-options) you have a handsome and healthy rain screen system which will add sustainable design and beauty to your home or structure.  --- ## DESIGN FLEXIBILITY WITH THE CLIMATE-SHIELD RAIN SCREEN SYSTEM    The Climate-Shield Rain Screen System is efficient and versatile:  | •  Design and Install hardwood or softwood cladding vertically, diagonally or horizontally   •  Completely eliminates the need for wood furring strips •  Climate-Shield Clip eliminates the need to drill or pre-drill siding | | --- |   --- [![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=AVxigLINU2qdkMdXNHGwlGDwdDBEmzTT83tJlv9pZB%2FMeudWHgggiNLc%2FYeccbZUsjq6Q%2BoUJ%2B8qN0yVcTiRqsynUuWqo%2Fe8zJ94eZT2oWa3g%2BOggI%2FdBhbcvbAPjM5IQDJakGqHwG6VKqBVwJW7bkKWpWTbNN%2FDxlEX8kqoiNL7EmiR2TbvnpLCBrG47M55%2BQJFoB%2FRhcxEaoG4eNijvqNXLmQIOCY%3D&webInteractiveContentId=158333859757&portalId=112655) --- ## HORIZONTAL RAIN SCREEN INSTALLATION Climate-Shield Starter Rail and 1x6 Wood Siding  **![1x6 horizontal siding with starter rail ](https://www.mataverdedecking.com/hs-fs/hubfs/1x6_horizontal_siding_with_starter_rail.jpg?width=340&name=1x6_horizontal_siding_with_starter_rail.jpg "1x6 horizontal siding with starter rail ")** [DOWNLOAD Rendering PDF](https://www.mataverdedecking.com/hs-fs/hub/112655/file-16739440.pdf) --- ### HORIZONTAL RAIN SCREEN INSTALLATION Climate-Shield Starter Rail and 1x4 Wood Siding ![Horizontal Rain Screen 1x4 Siding and Starter Rail](https://www.mataverdedecking.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Horizontal_Rain_Screen_1x4_Siding_and_Starter_Rail.jpg?width=340&name=Horizontal_Rain_Screen_1x4_Siding_and_Starter_Rail.jpg "Horizontal Rain Screen 1x4 Siding and Starter Rail")  [DOWNLOAD PDF Rendering](https://www.mataverdedecking.com/hubfs/Climate-Shield_horizontal_1x4_siding_starter_rail.pdf)   --- ## DESIGN DETAIL FOR TYPICAL TOP COURSE OF CLADDING MATERIAL **Horizontal Installation**    At the top course of siding in the Climate-Shield Rain Screen System, where the cladding will typically intersect a soffit, the siding should be ripped to the proper height to meet your design criteria. The drawings below depict a typical interface between the top course of wood cladding and the soffit. *For the most efficient design and installation, solid blocking is normally installed between the siding vent material for strength and efficient design functionality.*   *Climate-Shield 1x6 horizontal installation, under-soffit detail* ![Climate-Shield rain screen system- under soffit detail for horizontal wood siding installation](https://www.mataverdedecking.com/hs-fs/hubfs/climate-shield_rainscreen_1x6_horiz_soffit_detail_071112-248385-edited.jpg?width=350&name=climate-shield_rainscreen_1x6_horiz_soffit_detail_071112-248385-edited.jpg "Climate-Shield rain screen system- under soffit detail for horizontal wood siding installation")   [DOWNLOAD PDF Rendering](https://www.mataverdedecking.com/hubfs/Climate-Shield_1X6_HORIZ_under-soffit_detail_071112.pdf)  --- ### DESIGN DETAIL FOR TYPICAL TOP COURSE OF VERTICAL RAINSCREEN CLADDING MATERIAL Vertical Installation At the top end of wood siding boards in a vertical rainscreen cladding installation of the Climate-Shield System, where the cladding will typically intersect a soffit, the siding should be cut 1/8" short to allow adequate ventilation at the top of the wall section. For the most efficient design and installation, the rainscreen clips are installed at the top of the vertical wood siding and siding vent material is installed below the rainscreen clips. *See illustration for vertical cladding under soffit detail. * **Climate-Shield 1x6 vertical installation, *under-soffit* detail** [![Climate-Shield Rain Screen vertical cladding installation under soffit detail](https://www.mataverdedecking.com/hs-fs/hubfs/climate-shield_rainscreen_1x6_vert_soffit_detail_071112-647498-edited.jpg?width=350&name=climate-shield_rainscreen_1x6_vert_soffit_detail_071112-647498-edited.jpg "Climate-Shield Rain Screen vertical cladding installation under soffit detail")](https://www.mataverdedecking.com/hubfs/climate-shield_rainscreen_1x6_vert_soffit_detail_071112-647498-edited.jpg) [DOWNLOAD PDF Rendering ](https://www.mataverdedecking.com/hubfs/1X6_VERT_soffit_detail_071112.pdf) --- ## CLIMATE-SHIELD RAIN SCREEN DESIGN CORNER OPTIONS Custom Architectural Profiles and Custom Colors for Climate-Shield Rain Screen Aluminum Outside Corner   The Climate-Shield™ Rain Screen Aluminum Corner System can be designed and engineered to meet the unique needs of your project design. The Climate-Shield Aluminum Outside Corner System can be powder coat finished to meet your design scheme objectives.  ![ipe_siding_with_black_aluminum_rainscreen_outside_corner](https://www.mataverdedecking.com/hs-fs/hub/112655/file-16592845.jpg?width=448&name=file-16592845.jpg) *Ipe rainscreen screen horizontal design with Climate-Shield Aluminum Outside Corner with black powder coat finish*   | ![close_up_of_corner_detail_using_cumaru_hardwood_siding_and_climet-shield_aluminum_corner_system_a](https://www.mataverdedecking.com/hs-fs/hub/112655/file-29865935.jpg?width=190&name=file-29865935.jpg) | ![cardinal_powder_coat_colors_-_suitable_for_climate-shield_rainscreen_aluminum_outside_corners](https://www.mataverdedecking.com/hs-fs/hub/112655/file-16368417.jpg?width=344&name=file-16368417.jpg) | | --- | --- |     [DOWNLOAD Cardinal Powder Coat Colors Brochure](https://www.mataverdedecking.com/hs-fs/hub/112655/file-16732712.pdf)  [DOWNLOAD PDF FILE CLIMATE-SHIELD ALUMINUM CORNER COMPONENTS](https://www.mataverdedecking.com/hs-fs/hub/112655/file-16735080.pdf)  [DOWNLOAD CAD FILE CLIMATE-SHIELD ALUMINUM OUTSIDE CORNER COMPONENTS](https://www.mataverdedecking.com/hs-fs/hub/112655/file-16734366.dwg) [PLEASE CONTACT US FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS OPTION](https://www.mataverdedecking.com/contact-us) --- ## CLIMATE-SHIELD RAIN SCREEN SYSTEM WOOD OUTSIDE CORNERS Vertical Wood Outside Corner Assemblies ![Ipe_hardwood_outside_corner_for_rain_screen_system-resized-345-570319-edited.jpg](https://www.mataverdedecking.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Amy_-_Edited_Photos/Ipe_hardwood_outside_corner_for_rain_screen_system-resized-345-570319-edited.jpg?width=300&name=Ipe_hardwood_outside_corner_for_rain_screen_system-resized-345-570319-edited.jpg "Ipe_hardwood_outside_corner_for_rain_screen_system-resized-345-570319-edited.jpg")   Create a more traditional outside corner for your Climate-Shield Rainscreen Wood Siding System with VERTICAL custom wood outside corners to match your wood siding. Designed in a wide variety of profiles, thicknesses and patterns, these attractive wood outside corners which can be built on-site or designed and built for you in our architectural wood shops.   [For more information GO TO WOOD OUTSIDE CORNERS PAGE](https://www.mataverdedecking.com/rain-screen-siding-installation/wood-outside-corner)  Climate-Shield Horizontal Wood Outside Corner Assemblies This dovetail mitered outside corner option for HORIZONTAL siding works great for horizontal wood rainscreen designs. Many architects and design professionals prefer this look. We love it, too, because the ends of each siding board are protected.  ![Horizontal wood rain screen outside corner with dovetail miter and key](https://www.mataverdedecking.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Horizontal%20wood%20rain%20screen%20outside%20corner%20with%20dovetail%20miter%20and%20key.jpg?width=600&name=Horizontal%20wood%20rain%20screen%20outside%20corner%20with%20dovetail%20miter%20and%20key.jpg) *Outside view of Climate-Shield wood rainscreen horizontal outside corner* If you wish to maintain the linear effect on your wood rain screen designs, this is the best looking and best performing method and system we have tested.  The test corners have 'stayed put' for over 4+ years now and counting.  The factory built corners assemble in less than a minute on site. ![Closeup of bottom of Climate-Shield Horizontal Outside Corner](https://www.mataverdedecking.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Closeup%20of%20bottom%20of%20Climate-Shield%20Horizontal%20Outside%20Corner.jpg?width=600&name=Closeup%20of%20bottom%20of%20Climate-Shield%20Horizontal%20Outside%20Corner.jpg) *Underneath view of horizontal wood rainscreen outside corner assembly* [For more information GO TO WOOD OUTSIDE CORNERS PAGE](https://www.mataverdedecking.com/rain-screen-siding-installation/wood-outside-corner) --- ### CLIMATE-SHIELD RAIN SCREEN SYSTEM OPTIONS _____________________ ### ARCHITECTURAL DRAWINGS CLIMATE-SHIELD® RAIN SCREEN SYSTEM _____________________   **The Climate-Shield CS2 Rain Screen System **   The Climate-Shield CS2 components create our most robust and highest performing rain screen system. - The CS2 System uses two stainless steel screws per rainscreen clip. - The CS2 system is engineered to handle wind speeds well in excess of 200+ MPH. - CS2 is designed to create a 3/4" rainscreen gap for a high performance, pressure equalized design - CS2 wood rainscreens are the system of choice for commercial projects, projects in hurricane zones and other project designs where exceptional performance is a critical design criteria - [Rainscreen Design Values](https://www.mataverdedecking.com/rain-screen-design-values)   [![climate-shield_rain_screen_1x6_starter_rail_installation_detail](https://www.mataverdedecking.com/hs-fs/hub/112655/file-16371181.jpg?width=346&name=file-16371181.jpg)](https://www.mataverdedecking.com/architectural-details-and-specifications) [VISIT THE CS2 ARCHITECTURAL DETAILS PAGE FOR A FULL SUITE OF DESIGN DETAILS AND DRAWINGS FOR RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL PROJECTS](https://www.mataverdedecking.com/architectural-details-and-specifications) --- ### CLIMATE-SHIELD RAIN SCREEN SYSTEM DETAILS  **The Climate-Shield CS10 Wood Rain Screen System **    The Climate-Shield CS10 components create a sturdy, high-performance rain screen system for siding and soffits. - The CS10 System uses one stainless steel screw per rainscreen clip. - The CS10 system is engineered to handle wind speeds in excess of 180 MPH. - CS10 is designed to create a 10 mm (3/8") rain screen gap  - This 'low profile' CS10 rain screen clip works great for soffits - CS10 works well for residential projects and walls with 'low projection' windows, especially where window trim is not required.    [![CS10 Rainscreen Soffit Detail](https://www.mataverdedecking.com/hs-fs/hubfs/CS10%20Soffit%20Detail.jpg?width=575&name=CS10%20Soffit%20Detail.jpg)](https://www.mataverdedecking.com/cs10-architectural-details-and-specifications) [VISIT THE CS10 ARCHITECTURAL DETAILS PAGE FOR A SUITE OF DESIGN DETAILS AND DRAWINGS FOR CLIMATE-SHIELD CS10 COMPONENTS](https://www.mataverdedecking.com/cs10-architectural-details-and-specifications) --- [![DOWNLOAD NOW: The Ultimate Guide To Building With Wood Rainscreen](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/112655/interactive-158332377165.png) ](https://www.mataverdedecking.com/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLJZqDAoEeOjT34C5sPLAX0HZ5XOAEKh2MeNjcANAJDZCby%2FpbGLYryBfjVqZCFrLWO%2FBuUQpNFMJix2Ae0YCjTtDlLETfQh%2BxNs8AZmlomSCUNDofnvUT%2F%2B3kaEjcVgMGxlF9ln4Klkw1Mpl9Uh7DlzZ9Ta%2B0SobKZC68hPT3UW7GGYTAsunu8tgWxsbHHPV3qPHE1KrIe18Py5TdKUztgt6G0%3D&webInteractiveContentId=158332377165&portalId=112655) --- RELATED: | [Rainscreen Wood Siding Options](https://www.mataverdedecking.com/rain-screen-wood-siding-options) | [Climate-Shield Rainscreen Siding Systems](https://www.mataverdedecking.com/climate-shield-rain-screen-system) | | --- | --- | | [Understanding Rainscreen Siding](https://www.mataverdedecking.com/understanding-rain-screen-siding) | [Rainscreen Products](https://www.mataverdedecking.com/rain-screen-products) | | [Rainscreen Siding Photo Gallery](https://www.mataverdedecking.com/wood-siding-system/rain-screen-siding-photo-gallery) | [Wood Rainscreen Design Portfolio](https://www.mataverdedecking.com/blog/wood-rainscreen-design-ideas-portfolio) | | [Rainscreen Siding Installation](https://www.mataverdedecking.com/rain-screen-siding-installation) | [Rainscreen Design with Pura NFC by Trespa](https://www.mataverdedecking.com/trespa-pura-siding-climate-shield-design)  |   [Back to top ](https://www.mataverdedecking.com/architectural-rain-screen-design-options#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 rain screen design options", "position" : 1 } ] } ```