Designed to be used at the top of entangled mesh rainscreen assemblies.
The Top Vent Track for Rainscreen provides venting and draining for the entangled mesh rainscreen or other medium as defined by IBC & IRC codes on plywood and OSB sheathing for exterior. This component serves as a vented Casing Bead because of its 1” vent slots in the top ground to manage allow air flow into the air space behind the cladding.
Product Data & Ordering Information:
| Product code | Rainscreen Thickness | Overall Ground (A) | Flange (B) | Drip (C) | Air Channel (D) | Length | Packaging |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TVT78-RS6 | 6mm | 1-1/8" | 2-1/4" | 1/4" | 3/8" | 10' | 20 per box |
| TVT78-RS10 | 10mm | 1-1/4" | 2-1/4" | 1/4" | 3/8" | 10' | 20 per box |
U.S. Patent No. - 1115066, 1115061, 1115063, 1115062
Click here for the corresponding vented drip flashing track at the bottom of the wall (DFL78-RS)
Installation of Top Vent Track (TVT)
- Positioning the TVT
- Attach the Top Vent Track (TVT) either:
- To the top flange of the TVT to the soffit.
- Or align with the top edge of the vertical wall.
- Attach the Top Vent Track (TVT) either:
- Mounting the TVT
- Place the TVT over the first Weather-Resistant Barrier (WRB) on the top of the wall.
- Fastening the TVT
- Use fasteners as outlined in ASTM C-1861.
- Fasteners should be spaced approximately 7 inches on-center.
- Completion of Installation
- Once the TVT is securely attached, place the entangled mesh drain mat over the attachment flange.
- Align the drain mat so that it touches and aligns with the elliptical slots.
Documents
Code Approvals & Performance Standards
- ASTM C1063 Standard Specification for Installation of Lathing and Furring to Receive Interior and Exterior Portland Cement-Based Plaster
- ASTM C1780 Standard Practice for Installation Methods for Cement-based Adhered Masonry Veneer
- ASTM C1861 Standard Specification for Lathing and Furring Accessories, and Fasteners, for Interior and Exterior Portland Cement-Based Plaster
- ASTM D256 Standard Test Methods for Determining the Izod Pendulum Impact Resistance of Plastics
- ASTM D638 Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics
- ASTM D648 Standard Test Method for Deflection Temperature of Plastics Under Flexural Load in the Edgewise Position
- ASTM D1784 Standard Classification System and Basis for Specification for Rigid Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Compounds and Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Compounds
- ASTM D4216 Standard Specification for Rigid Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) and Related PVC and Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Building Products Compounds
- ASTM E2925 Standard Specification for Manufactured Polymeric Drainage and Ventilation Materials Used to Provide a Rainscreen Function
- SDS Vinyl Corp PVC Compounds
Product submittal SHeets
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| Product Code | Description |
|---|---|
| TVT78-RS6 | Vented Top Track for 6mm E-Screen Rainscreen |
| TVT78-RS10 | Vented Top Track for 10mm E-Screen Rainscreen |
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