Also means
ventilated cavity behind cladding
Usage Note
Hinterlüftung is the designed air gap behind an exterior cladding system that allows moisture to escape and prevents condensation; mandatory in ventilated facade (hinterlüftete Fassade) systems.
Examples
"Die Holzfassade ist mit einer Hinterlüftung von 40 mm montiert, damit die Bretter trocknen können."
Natural Translation
The timber facade is mounted with a 40-mm rear ventilation gap so the boards can dry.
Literal Translation
The timber-facade is with a rear-ventilation of 40 mm mounted so that the boards can dry.
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