System and method for a vented and water control siding

1. A ventilation and water control system, consisting of:

a vented and water control panel located between sheathing and exterior cladding, the vented and water control panel having:

a front surface, and

a rear surface, the rear surface having an omnidirectional ventilation and drainage pattern integral thereto, the omnidirectional ventilation and drainage pattern being such that drainage occurs when the vented and water control panel is mounted at any orientation;

wherein:

the vented and water control panel is separate from the exterior cladding and the sheathing, and

the vented and water control panel maintains structural integrity when the exterior cladding is attached to the vented and water control panel.

2. The ventilation and water control system of claim 1 , the vented and water control panel being a strip.

3. The ventilation and water control system of claim 1 , the vented and water control panel being a starter strip located between a lowest exterior cladding panel of the exterior cladding and the sheathing.

4. The ventilation and water control system of claim 1 , the exterior cladding being lapped siding.

5. The ventilation and water control system of claim 1 , the ventilation and drainage pattern being a plurality of elements with air space on all sides of each element.

6. The ventilation and water control system of claim 1 , the vented and water control panel being of substantially solid material.

7. The ventilation and water control system of claim 1 , the vented and water control panel and the exterior cladding comprising the same material.

8. The ventilation and water control system of claim 7 , the material being selected from the group of foam, cement, cement-based, fiber-cement, hard-board, OSB, PVC, wood fiber and resin composite, gypsum, metal, wood, wood-based, plastic, glass fiber, and composite materials thereof.

9. The ventilation and water control system of claim 1 , the ventilation and drainage pattern being a plurality of one or both of raised and lowered elements.

10. The ventilation and water control system of claim 9 , the one or both of raised and lowered elements being in a grid pattern.

11. The ventilation and water control system of claim 9 , the one or both of raised and lowered elements being in an egg shape pattern.

12. A ventilation and water control system, consisting of:

a vented and water control panel located between exterior cladding and an insulation layer, having

a front surface, and

a rear surface, the rear surface having an omnidirectional ventilation and drainage pattern integral thereto, the omnidirectional ventilation and drainage pattern being such that drainage occurs when the vented and water control panel is mounted at any orientation;

wherein:

the vented and water control panel is separate from the exterior cladding and the sheathing, and

the vented and water control panel maintains structural integrity when the exterior cladding is attached to the vented and water control panel.

13. A ventilation and water control system, consisting of:

a vented and water control panel located between sheathing and exterior cladding, the vented and water control panel having:

a front surface, and

a rear surface, the rear surface having an omnidirectional ventilation and drainage pattern integral thereto, the omnidirectional ventilation and drainage pattern being such that drainage occurs when the vented and water control panel is mounted at any orientation;

wherein:

the vented and water control panel is separate from the exterior cladding and the sheathing,

the vented and water control panel maintains structural integrity when the exterior cladding is attached to the vented and water control panel, and

the front surface having a second ventilation and drainage pattern integral thereto.

14. A ventilation and water control system, consisting of:

a vented and water control panel located between sheathing and exterior cladding, having:

a front surface, and

a rear surface, the rear surface having an omnidirectional ventilation and drainage pattern integral thereto, the omnidirectional ventilation and drainage pattern forming an omnidirectional path such that at least one of moisture and air moves unimpeded along a length and width of the exterior cladding or a series of exterior cladding panels of the exterior cladding;

wherein:

the vented and water control panel is separate from the exterior cladding and the sheathing, and

the vented and water control panel maintains structural integrity when the exterior cladding is attached to the vented and water control panel.

15. The ventilation and water control system of claim 14 , the exterior cladding being lapped siding.

16. The ventilation and water control system of claim 14 , the vented and water control panel being of one-piece construction.

17. The ventilation and water control system of claim 14 , the vented and water control panel being of substantially solid material.

18. The ventilation and water control system of claim 14 , the vented and water control panel and the exterior cladding comprising the same material.

19. The ventilation and water control system of claim 18 , the material being selected from the group of foam, cement, cement-based, fiber-cement, hard-board, OSB, PVC, wood fiber and resin composite, gypsum, metal, wood, wood-based, plastic, glass fiber, and composite materials thereof.

20. A ventilation and water control system, consisting of:

a vented and water control panel located between sheathing and exterior cladding, having:

a front surface, and

a rear surface, the rear surface having an omnidirectional ventilation and drainage pattern integral thereto, the omnidirectional ventilation and drainage pattern forming an omnidirectional path such that at least one of moisture and air moves unimpeded along a length and width of the exterior cladding or a series of exterior cladding panels of the exterior cladding;

wherein:

the vented and water control panel is separate from the exterior cladding and the sheathing,

the vented and water control panel maintains structural integrity when the exterior cladding is attached to the vented and water control panel, and

the front surface having a second ventilation and drainage pattern integral thereto.

21. A ventilation and water control system, consisting of:

a vented and water control panel located on a structure between sheathing and exterior cladding, having:

a front surface, and

a rear surface, the rear surface having an omnidirectional ventilation and drainage pattern integral thereto, the omnidirectional ventilation and drainage pattern forming an omnidirectional path such that at least one of moisture and air moves unimpeded along a length and width of the exterior cladding or a series of exterior cladding panels of the exterior cladding;

wherein:

the vented and water control panel is separate from the exterior cladding and the sheathing,

the vented and water control panel maintains structural integrity when the exterior cladding is attached to the vented and water control panel, and

the vented and water control panel is fixed to the structure with nails or screws.

22. A ventilation and water control system, consisting of:

a vented and water control panel located on a structure between sheathing and exterior cladding, the vented and water control panel having:

a front surface, and

a rear surface, the rear surface having an omnidirectional ventilation and drainage pattern integral thereto, the omnidirectional ventilation and drainage pattern being such that drainage occurs when the vented and water control panel is mounted at any orientation;

wherein:

the vented and water control panel is separate from the exterior cladding and the sheathing, and

the vented and water control panel maintains structural integrity when the exterior cladding is attached to the vented and water control panel, and

the vented and water control panel is fixed to the structure with nails or screws.