ClarkDietrich, a leading manufacturer of building products for exterior finishing applications, is adding two new components to its E-Screen™ entangled mesh rainscreen rolls providing a complete exterior cladding moisture management system compliant with ASTM performance criteria.

The new components—Top Vent Track (TVT) and Drip Flashing for Rainscreen (DFL-RS)—were developed for an easy-to-use solution for drainage and ventilation when used alongside ClarkDietrich E-Screen. Top Vent Track provides a secure connection at the top of the wall for ventilation, while the Drip Flashing provides a secure connection at the bottom of the wall to facilitate proper drainage and ventilation.

Made of exterior-grade PVC, the patented designs of both components provide compliance with ASTM E2273 & E2925 for rainscreen drainage and ventilation. They are available in four standard colors of tan, brown, gray and black to coordinate with most cladding colors. The standard white PVC can also be painted, so contractors can match a specific cladding color if desired.

“We see these two components as matching those described in ASTM E2925 – Standard Specification for Manufactured Polymeric Drainage and Ventilation Materials Used to Provide a Rainscreen Function,” said Christopher Little, Senior Category Manager, ClarkDietrich. “These two specifically designed accessories are custom-made to work with any entangled mesh rainscreen in both 6mm & 10mm thicknesses.”

To learn more about the ClarkDietrich E-Screen System, go to https://www.clarkdietrich.com/products/e-screen-drainage-mat. CFD Testing results are available upon request.

About ClarkDietrich®
ClarkDietrich® is the leading manufacturer of a full line of drywall studs and accessories, structural studs and joists, metal lath and accessories, shaft wall studs and track, interior and exterior finishing products, and connectors and accessories for commercial and residential construction. Quality manufacturing, a full-line offering, national distribution, engineering services and responsive customer service position ClarkDietrich as the largest manufacturer of cold-formed steel framing in North America. Clarkwestern Dietrich Building Systems is a 75/25 joint venture with Marubeni-Itochu Steel America Inc. (MISA) and Worthington Enterprises, Inc.  For more information, visit www.clarkdietrich.com.

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