Ipe Wood Siding - Open Joint Rain Screen w Delta Fassade S

[@happyc00kie]

As an architecture student, I have to say I love your videos! It gives so much practical information that you can't always get in the classroom. Keep on the awesome work!

[@buildshow]

Thanks for the kind words, you are getting a let up on other Architecture students in seeing how my company executes these houses designed by some of Austin's finest Architects. I wish you the best in your studies. Matt

[@refusoagaino6824]

This guy is good but this isn't the last word on these subjects. He's from the stickframe world, as are most builders today. Shortly we'll be incorporating more Thermal Mass or Phase Change Materials inside the envelope and using more natural systems for ventilation. Our designs should utilized more of the common sense solutions our forefathers (1000 years or more ago) had to learn and understand, before the Industrial Revolution. Most of the products he's using come from bad places, literally and figuratively, but that's not his fault, it's how the industry works in America. I just bought some corrugated metal panels for my roof in southern California. Best price by far, was from "'Best Buy Metals" in Tennessee and truck the stuff half way across the country. Where I picked the order up in California, is one of the largest steel fabrication plants in the country. Make it in California, ship it to TN and sell it to me in California and ship it back for half of what it costs at Lowes, or Home Depot. Senseless. When you design and build an 'eco' friendly house you should use local material whenever possible. We have a similar paucity of insulation products, when you take the Koch brothers and other large, petro based manufacturers off the list. Someone should figure out how to make all that plastic refuse in the oceans into High R value insulation. Other elements can save us a fortune on our building budgets that aren't even considered (generally) in our stick frame building code like Radiant Barriers, or two stage evaporative cooler/de-humidifiers and ground source heat pumps. Our controls are mostly 20th Century too; Take a look at how the electric cars manage regenerative braking and apply that to a counter balanced elevator and you'll find that elevators cost less to build than a (nice) staircase and operate as a Net Zero element. And take up a 20% smaller footprint. A 2nd Zone (similar to an Air-lock entry) or Sun-room like space acts like a layer of insulation when calculating heat loss from Zone 1 (inside the envelope) to Ambient. (Exterior) I think 3D and VR or AR technologies will open up many doorways (pardon the pun) for our imaginations when considering how to build a house for tomorrows' weather and conditions. Hell, we need a substitute for Ready Mix concrete simply because it uses too much energy to make and move around. There are dozens of small shops coming up with solutions, but what building departments will allow them to be used? What is "on the shelf" approved, affordable and ready for use? Nothing.

[@picassoamericano3332]

@@buildshow I like watching your videos, just wish you would talk about the cost of products and labor more, and in comparison to more traditional or other methods.

[@jucallme1]

Small plastic washer on back side of those screw penitrations wood to metal will let that dry better. Great stuff Matt

[@KSlater27]

Do you still need a rain screen siding if applying over stucco?

[@pfrieden1]

That's a beautiful project! There is one thing that I'm curious about. Most rain screen installations use screens or something to prevent insects from getting behind the siding, but I don't see that here. Is this a regional decision, or is there a certain minimum gap that requires screening?

[@helderalbuquerque9066]

Do not nee. Ipe is very hard

[@Chrissers2010]

I love the look of open joint but I'm afraid it would be a wasp nesting nightmare.

[@cjs04]

Another great video Matt! Love the details and love the aesthetic. I'm curious about how an assembly like that handles insects, though. Is there any concern about, or provision made for, insect infiltration behind the siding? Or are things spaced such that it won't make an attractive residence for them?

[@claycravea1171]

I love these videos Matt, thank you!

[@peanut_the_bunny_luvs_u]

Fantastic look, however what concerns are addressed in regards to insects wanting to make a home in the spaces between the siding? i.e. Bee's, mud daubers etc

[@michelleharmond2363]

none.

[@colnagoboy]

What's your experience with Delta Fassade S for the water-tightness? It looks like a great product!

[@marcosantonocito8876]

Great video, fantastic build quality. What type of wood would you recommend that would not gray out or is there a composite you would recommend instead? I'm located in the Northeast​ with 4 seasons.

[@knoxvillehill]

fiberon

[@braddavies79]

If you want to keep the wood colour check out a product called longboard siding. It's made in bc Canada. It's extruded aluminum with a high end paint finish. Some install videos on KZbin.

[@regulatorct]

Awesome videos! Many thanks for sharing the knowledge.

[@adv6464]

Did you look for any alternatives to the Ipe? I've read some articles that talk about the negative impact logging it and other tropical hardwoods are having on the rainforest (apparently the density of the trees means that for every Ipe tree that is logged up to 28 other trees are taken trying to get to it) in Brazil and it seems like a more 'green' alternative should be considered?

[@buildshow]

Very good point. I would definitely suggest looking for alternatives that meet your overall sustainable objectives. Cedar or Redwood would be good choices too. You can find SFC certified Ipe too. This design might even be interesting with a grey colored Trex decking too. Best, Matt

[@timgleason2527]

Thermally modified hardwood might be similar with a lower environmental impact. If you’re in the USA, Americana from Pennsylvania is a good brand.

[@robertocorradi6318]

First time I have really not agreed with you Matt Or more specifically the Architects . . . Tropical Hardwood , shame on them . I really thought we new better than this by now . This should never be allowed . Also as Sarah Coffee raised the issue . . .Great home for bugs of pretty much any description . Here in the UK you would have wasps queuing up to move in . Good luck with that when they do it , because they will for certain love that gap detailing .

[@rumrunrjones8546]

what your record for saying the word "super"?

[@acdnintheusa]

Another great video +Matt Risinger. Trying to zoom in on some of the b-roll sections showing the Ipe around windows. Did you use the fabricated metal flashing around windows to frame the Ipe? (Presumably L-shaped if so.) Thanks. T

[@lonewolf2414]

really nice siding boards, but how do you keep the water out with those huge gaps?

[@JoelStenberg]

Love this video, why? Because I grew up in the Amazon forest and Ipé wood was a very common hardwood there

[@primproper1955]

What board can I use that is fake wood on the side of my house? I would like that wood look.

[@mdogbender]

Matt, I know this is pretty old, but I was wondering if you think this would work with your perfect wall implementation? Do you think this product can substitute for the Carlisle layer and be moved to the outside of the foil faced polyiso rigid foam? I'd guess adhesion would be the main concern and that the polyiso foil becomes the vapor barrier.

[@brucebonkowski3037]

I like more information on it I have a home built 1953 1/2 was covered by old aluminum siding the back had 2 lean toos which after I tore down particle board of chip.board

[@gabrielr4511]

Are you screwing the siding directly into studs or just the strapping?

[@refusoagaino6824]

I can guess this wall system has at least two 'layers' that are separated on purpose to maintain the integrity of both the vapor and air barriers. Where those are depends on where the house is, in Austin, those requirements are minimal because it's a dry, desert climate. Nailing through that would not be permitted, it would also be thermal bridging. Plus, the furniture quality finish means that every nail, screw or fastener has to go in one time, exactly right, no mistakes. You can't do that when the stud location is an approximation. Who ever put the siding up, did the 'backing' preparation an knew 'like the back of his hand' where to put every fastener.

[@lesliekho8970]

Is IPE known as iron wood? Or are they different wood species ??

[@gasaxe6056]

What is the cost of Ipe in USA now? it's one of the hardest woods I have ever milled here in Central América.

[@wolfenstien13]

How long with the wood hold up, and how will it handle sag?

[@AdRock]

What stops bugs from nesting back there? I see nothing. In Florida we have so many wasps and mud daubers that will nest virtually anywhere, with open joint I fear it would be big sanctuary immediately. What about a stainless steel screen material covering the entirety of the wall so every open joint is bug proof? Thoughts?

[@apscoradiales]

put a dense vinyl mesh screen on top of battens - the same kind that window manufacturers use on their operable windows a..k.a "bug screen". If the window screen can keep the bugs out, so will it on the wall too.

[@lisaevert2249]

Hi Matt, If you were installing Ipe siding vertically on the exterior of a house, would you miter the edges or use a metal flashing?

[@stevenlight5006]

Flashing

[@jj99tube]

I am curious about how the boards are attached in between the T-shaped strips on the end. Are the boards screwed into the wall between the ends? If so, are there furring strips behind the boards to maintain the gap behind the IPE siding? I don't see any evidence of furring strips in between.

[@apscoradiales]

Look closer in the video; there are wood battens at either end of the ipe board. The metal T trim piece is also attached to the batten, then the ipe is layed and attached over the trim into the batten.

[@HowToGetMoreMetal]

What is the environmental impact of using this product? I love the way it looks

[@ko6128]

The impact is your bank account balance gets a lot smaller.

[@DaCake2]

Hi Matt, can you please tell me if this would be good for Pittsburgh PA? We normally have really cold and snowy winters. Thanks.

[@ZerobitInvestment]

where to buy these wood siding? They are not in Homedepot or lowes

[@missingremote4388]

John L pipe wood siding is the same as Ipe wood deck... check with deck builders. Ipe is Very expensive though.

[@markhooker8520]

I've seen it at Advantage Lumber.

[@refusoagaino6824]

Now incorporate a radiant barrier. It requires a 1/2" air space on one side, or the other. How to do that with Delta Fassade S in the way?

[@jackhope5796]

i am seriously considering ipe or similar using this technique, but i have reservations about insects and other items pointed out in other comments. can you reasure me and my builder that i am not creating a disaster.

[@apscoradiales]

put a vinyl bug screen over the battens (immediately under the ipe boards) - same kind as you see on window bug screens. It will let air though so the wall behind vents, but it will keep the bugs out, just like your windows screens do.

[@gregcanchola4491]

Hello Matt, thanks for sharing your experience. I have a question, I am working on a Tiny House and I am planing on using IPE horizontal wood siding with a 3/4" gap between each piece. Where could I find that black rap you are showing on your video. Thanks for your help in advance.

[@kCI251]

Ipe does fine with a good oil based sealer and will last much longer.

[@saqkhan2087]

Can Ipe be used to cover exterior brick? If so can it be applied without the UV resistant moisture barrier?

[@jasonturner8385]

Saq Khan f

[@cougargold]

That looks beautiful and all, but behind that wood and in between all of those gaps in the pacific northwest there would be every spider and bug you could imagine living in there.

[@ericwar8492]

I'm doing my fence & wanted to do ipe but it's too expensive :/ I live in California. My choice of wood was clear redwood, any stains for that wood?

[@czoubek]

How do you keep moisture getting through the screw holes in the house wrap?

[@apscoradiales]

friction fit - water practically cannot run through the holes because the battens cover the membrane. You'd have to spray the wall with a very high powered pressure washer for any water to get through.

[@D-Khaz]

@Matt, What method of water protection did you use below the Cosella Dorken wrap?

[@buildshow]

+poldim the Cosella Dorken Fassade S IS a housewrap.

[@coronaexoticcoronaexotic5103]

Really the Best Wood !!!!!

[@AfflictionAce]

Curious how this is looking now.

[@taron.y]

Nova USA Wood Batu is a great option as well...

[@AnushkaGVO]

I just put Ipe on the seat of a bench and put one coat of stain/seal. what can I expect to happen to it over time? Thank you!

[@bartpsenicnik7743]

Hello Anushka, I just watched this video and saw your question, I built a deck with Ipe about 18 years ago and stained it, which was a waste of time and money, but what happened was that the stain just weathered away over time( a year or two), and then the Ipe just naturally faded to a nice gray color. After 18 years the Ipe is still nice and smooth and in great shape. Don't worry, your bench will be fine.

[@BrianBriCurInTheOC]

Bart Psenicnik Why not stain it each year???

[@danacrook4203]

I'm having problem finding the black outside corner trim

[@apscoradiales]

sheet metal contractors - guys who do flashings, trims, etc. they can brake-form you practically any profile. just make sure that you choose metal that will not rust.

[@vilsan.r.9875]

Perfect for black widow 🕷 nests

[@JoeLarge]

Would think if you tried to keep dark brown color the Ipe siding would probably hold heat too.? Just a suggestion Matt but what about activating annotations so people can easily subscribe or go to another of your excellent videos. Maybe put www.MattRissinger.com right in your description so they can click right to you. Have a great week.

[@buildshow]

Good suggestions Joe! I added that to the description. One S in Risinger by the way.

[@JoeLarge]

Sorry that's the first mistake I've made this month...have a great weekend.

[@helderalbuquerque9066]

I can produce it for export here in Amazon Brazil

[@hungvu8480]

Love the wood but do not want the gap

[@pingpong9656]

Easy access for insects...

[@waitersluvhjy66]

I think you can learn more about it on woodprix website.

[@schtuke]

Great look--and nice video presentation! what are the smallest heads that should be used on Ipe siding--or an Ipe horizontal fence? Can GRK FIN Trim Head Screws be used? Thanks for your input! www.homedepot.com/p/GRK-Fasteners-8-x-2-in-Star-Drive-Trim-Head-Finish-Trim-Screw-100-per-Pack-119728/203525324

[@kobra997]

Did you figure out this? I am educating myself before taking on this diy project. Thanks!

[@keliweisgerber3896]

It's simple, Just go to stodoys page and choice what you need.

[@Dollapfin]

Unsustainable. White oak. Black locust. Cedars. Redwoods. Cypress. Maybe larch idk. Damn near any wood siding but ipe is good for the environment. Could just whitewash something and get enhanced infared shielding and the same resistance as ipe. I know you’re looking for that wood look and I just gave several examples but there’s a hell of a lot more rot resistant woods out there that can and do regrow in the US.

[@DanSwanson2070]

Will the woods you mentioned last for +40 years with little to no maintenance?

[@jarule275]

I...P...E. not eepayy. lol