Huber Engineered Woods introduces ZIP System Rainscreen, which is engineered to help meet new code-required 3/16-inch air-gap requirements in stucco and adhered stone assemblies. The product consists of a rigid drainage mat covered by a heavy-duty fabric that can be used as a secondary water-resistive layer required for “absorptive” or “reservoir” cladding assemblies. Combining the high-compression strength of the mesh drainage mat with the 5- to 7-perm water-resistive fabric layer strikes a balance of durability and effective moisture management for various cladding systems.
