Ventilated strips and accessories

When it comes to performance, good design goes a long way. Our entire line of ventilated strips is based on our exclusive perforated 50% open design. Our ventilated strips will improve the performance and life of your siding, help to keep it looking its best and prevent damages from rodents and certain insects.

Creates a starter course around the entire perimeter of the building, making it easier to achieve a level installation.
USES- Makes it easier to ensure horizontal installations of Maibec regular and em+ siding are perfectly level
- Eliminates nails on the first course of Maibec em+ siding installations
- Optimizes air circulation behind the exterior siding across the entire surface
- Allows any water behind the siding to drain away freely
- Prevents rodents and certain insects from infiltrating behind the siding

For both horizontal and vertical siding installations. Ideal for installing siding at the tops and bottoms of walls, above windows, around skylights and when transitioning between different types of siding.
USES- Optimizes air circulation behind the exterior siding across the entire surface
- Allows any water behind the siding to drain away freely
- Prevents rodents and certain insects from infiltrating behind the siding
- Allows siding to be installed vertically

Prevents moisture from infiltrating attic spaces thanks to the curved “J” profile. For installing siding at the tops of walls, under windows and when transitioning between storeys.
USES- Blocks air flow between the siding’s ventilation blade and the attic space
- Optimizes air circulation behind the exterior siding across the entire surface
- Prevents rodents and certain insects from infiltrating behind the siding
- Available in black or white

Flexible, modifiable and versatile. Our ventilated band can be folded and cut to size right at the job site, making it easy to meet any custom installation requirement.
USES- Optimizes air circulation behind the exterior siding
- Prevents the infiltration of rodents and certain insects
- Protects rigid insulation boards or for use with thicker furring (e.g. 2" x 3" furring strips, double furring)


Use a ASTM C920-approved, minimum Class 25 sealant for sealing butt joints, gaps between siding and trim, and all other gaps as needed. For a list of ASTM-compliant sealant, click here.

The ventilated spacer is used at the top and the bottom of the panels, and supports them while providing continuous ventilation and drainage behind the wall.
