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.