DuPont swaps wood furring for a plastic batten atop a water-resistive barrier in regions that experience moderate to heavy rainfall. The batten improves air circulation and drying behind wood, masonry, stucco, vinyl, or fiber cement claddings. The RainVent Batten is 1 5/8 inches wide, 3/8 inch thick, and 8 feet long, and it can be stapled in place. DuPont,
www2.dupont.com; 800.448.9835.
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