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Base start and air inlet

D.02Timber ventilated façade
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How this node works

At the foot the cladding stops short of the ground — a drip gap that keeps the end-grain out of splashing and standing water. A grille closes the open air inlet against insects while letting the air enter to rise and dry the boards.

Key points

  • Backing wall
  • Bracket
  • Insulation (rock wool)
  • Insect grille (air inlet)
  • Distance from the ground (drip)
  • First board

Conceptual, language-neutral drawing for study and orientation — not an execution drawing. Dimensions and verifications belong to the designer.

Base start and air inlet — Timber ventilated façade | Architheca