Advantage Rainscreen Siding Beats the Heat and Outlasts Cedar in Extreme Climates

BUFFALO, N.Y., July 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- AdvantageLumber.com, a leading supplier of exotic hardwood decking, has introduced hardwood rainscreen siding to their inventory of high-quality outdoor building materials. Each line of Advantage Rainscreen Siding solves problems that many architects and designers typically face when having to choose from softer siding options like Cedar or Redwood.

Because hardwoods like Advantage Ipe and Cumaru are extremely resilient materials, they are used extensively in applications where extreme climates are the norm. One example of this can be seen in the construction of a new 5700-square-foot home in the hot, desert climate of Palm Springs, California. At this project, the architect chose to make use of the many natural benefits of the Ipe wood line of Advantage Rainscreen Siding.

According to Sean Lockyer, Architect and Owner of Studio AR+D, "The ability of the rainscreen to act as a solar or thermal 'break' between the house and the elements made this assembly optimal in the hot, arid climate, which averages temperatures well over 100 degrees in the summertime." Additionally, the decision to use Advantage Ipe in a hot and arid climate such as Palm Springs, California, was easy since, according to Mr. Lockyer, "Ipe has been a tested material for us here in the desert because of its durability to these harsh climatic conditions."

Advantage Rainscreen Siding offers the following benefits:

• Fastener-Free siding surface
• All natural building material
• Minimal movement (shrinkage) once installed
• Great protection from water intrusion
• 100% natural, chemical free material
• Responsibly harvested from well-managed forests

The complete Advantage Rainscreen Siding system is available in Ipe, Cumaru, Tigerwood, Massaranduba, and Garapa. Besides each option being harder than Teak, Redwood, and Cedar, each option can be easily installed using a hidden siding fastening system. According to Mr. Lockyer, the use of a hidden siding fastening system actually helped reduce the cost of the entire project, "We couldn't have afforded this material in our project had it not been for the reduction in installation costs which were a direct result of the fastening system."

About AdvantageLumber.com

AdvantageLumber.com is a leading supplier of decking in the United States. With over 120,000 square feet of manufacturing space, Advantage Trim & Lumber imports and produces decking, hardwood flooring, hardwood lumber, and certified FSC wood. AdvantageLumber.com delivers decking and hardwood to homes and job sites across the world. Visit: http://www.advantagelumber.com/

About Studio AR+D

Sean Lockyer AR+D provides full service and collaborative design and landscape design services for a wide range of project types throughout Southern California. Visit: http://www.studio-ard.com

Learn more about Rainscreen Siding from AdvantageLumber.com. To schedule an interview, please contact Dan Ivancic by phone 1-877-232-3915 or email.

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SOURCE Advantage Trim & Lumber