Hear it from the experts

  Installing Plain Drain Rainscreen before your siding is similar to the stucco application. Always start your first row with the filter fabric back wrapped to create the bug screen. From there just roll out the rolls with the mesh facing your WRB. 

   You can use hammer staples to temporarily staple the rainscreen in place. Once the siding is installed then those fastenrs will permanently hold both the rainscreen and the siding. 

   If you plan on waiting a few days to weeks before installing your siding it is recommended to use nails with cap washers. This will help it hold up to the wind.
  Remember the rainscreen has a 30 day UV Rating.