Capitalizing On Growth: Leveraging A Premier Ventilated Rainscreen Siding System
Written by Liza Sivek onThe construction industry is prioritizing building envelope performance, driving massive growth in specialized exterior systems. According to recent market research, the North American market, fueled by residential demand and the push for energy efficiency, is expected to grow significantly, potentially soaring to over $4.86 billion by 2030. So, what is the best system to meet this demand? One that also increases efficiency in labor and time.
Ipe wood rainscreen installed with the Climate-Shield Rainscreen System
According to Market Research Future, the residential demand for energy efficient ventilated rainscreen siding is going to skyrocket over the. For expert siding contractors and residential builders, the Climate-Shield Wood Rainscreen System offers a distinct competitive edge. This is more than just rainscreen wood siding; it’s a high efficiency rainscreen wall system designed for the expanding future of residential construction. Ready to discover a cutting-edge siding solution?
Unrivaled Installation Efficiency for Rainscreen Systems
We understand that your profitability is unlocked through process efficiency. Traditional rainscreen system installation is burdened by the manual labor of furring strips, a workflow constraint that is conventional but unnecessary and less efficient.
See how it works for yourself in this short video (under 5 minutes):
The key takeaways here are:
- Zero Furring Strips: The patented, 100% marine-grade aluminum clips and Starter Rail are the foundation of the Climate-Shield ventilated rainscreen. By eliminating the need for measuring, cutting, and layering wood strips, installation time is dramatically reduced, cutting overall labor costs.
- Rapid Deployment: Crews can achieve quicker turnarounds, mounting our securely, either horizontally or vertically 16" on center with only one or two screws per clip, depending on the installation. This holds the lower siding plank in place and creates a space to fit the next plank perfectly level as you go. This flexibility in rainscreen façade design ensures project deadlines are met without sacrificing quality.
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Precision and Consistency: The patented clip and starter rail combination guarantees a perfect, uniform wall cavity thickness, ensuring a flawlessly aligned ventilated wall and simplifying the entire installation process for your rainscreen cladding.
- Energy Efficiency: The ventilated wall cavity created by Climate-Shield creates a natural convection that balances the amount of heat behind the siding. It also lets trapped humid air easily escape from behind the siding and away from the building envelope. This can improve the interior temperature and keep energy costs down, a major driver in residential rainscreen demand.
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The above diagrams show the Climate-Shield's passive layer natural energy and moisture management features.
The Ultimate Ventilated Wall Cladding for Longevity
The core value proposition of any rainscreen is its ability to manage moisture and thermal dynamics. Climate-Shield delivers the highest-tier performance necessary for modern building codes and client expectations:
- Superior Moisture Management: Our system creates continuous, pressure-equalized airflow behind the rainscreen facades. This actively dries the wood siding and prevents moisture from accumulating, transforming the assembly into a true ventilated wall cladding and eliminating the risk of mold and rot—a primary failure point in conventional builds.
- Healthier Building Envelope: By effectively managing moisture, the Climate-Shield system guarantees a much healthier rainscreen assembly, contributing to better indoor air quality and ensuring the long-term integrity of the structure.
- Durable Materials for Long Life: We pair our high-performance system with Mataverde rainscreen materials—ranging from sustainable hardwoods to stable thermal modified woods—ensuring that every component, from the ventilated walls to the final cladding, is built to last 25 years or more.
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Mataverde Hardwood and Thermally Modified Wood Siding options
Mataverde hardwoods are strong and beautiful. See for yourself, order a sample pack of Mataverde Rainscreen Siding & a Rainscreen Clip here.
FSC Machiche and Climate-Shield Rainscreen was selected for the exterior of this exquisite hillside residence
Mataverde Garapa Wood Rainscreen was used to wrap the exterior of this custom home in the Hamptons, NY
Advantages For Siding Contractors Using Mataverde Wood Rainscreen Profiles
Mataverde durable high-density hardwoods and thermally modified woods have multiple benefits for your projects. Here are the key features you're looking for:
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Mataverde Sustainable Hardwoods: High density, strong and low maintenance. All of our lumber is sustainably harvested and eco-friendly. FSC Certified options are also available, appropriate for LEED projects
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Mataverde Thermally Modified Woods: Responsibly harvested Mataverde ThermaWood Hem-Fir undergoes a patented process that creates a less brittle, more stable siding lumber that can be painted, stained and exceptionally low maintenance.
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Design Flexibility: Install Climate-Shield horizontally, vertically, diagonally and on soffits with ease and on multiple types exterior sheathing. Discover the options here.
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High Moisture Resistance: Avoid rot and mold issues, and callbacks, both from choosing durable Mataverde wood siding materials and from the ideally ventilated wall cavity of the Climate-Shield System. Plus, eliminating furring strips that can capture moisture behind the siding.
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High Insect Resistance: Both our tough, high-density hardwoods and durable and stable thermally modified hemlock, which have the sugars “cooked” out, are unattractive to insects.
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"But how does it look?" Check out the clean installations, hidden fasteners, and design inspiration in the Mataverde Wood Rainscreen Siding Project Photo Gallery here.
Mataverde Ipe wood rainscreen siding exterior with outside corners and wood soffits on a custom home
Curious about pricing? See how surprisingly well Climate-Shield Wood Rainscreen options meet your criteria and your budget. Request a no-obligation quote now.

This mixed-use building with Garapa hardwood rainscreen has a luxury residence on the upper level. The Climate-Shield System also has plenty of advantages for light commercial use.
If your projects demand a sustainable, efficient, and market-leading approach to rainscreen systems, the Climate-Shield solution is the only logical choice. Partner with Mataverde to utilize the industry’s most advanced rainscreen façade system and capitalize on the accelerating growth in North America’s high-performance cladding market.
Is the Climate-Shield Rainscreen System right for your next wood siding construction project? Contact us with technical questions, project pricing, or for more information.
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