Rainscreen air gap / Discussions

...air gap behind the Board and Batten).  Barn will be heated by radiant floor heat. Will this type of insulation work?  Do I need to place a vapour or air barrior on top of the 3/4" Shiplap Pine prior to emplacing the Rigid Panels?  Do I need to place a Tyvek type sheathing over the insulation between it and the Board an...

We are trying to make the most cost effective eco wall for our projects here in zone 6 in Grand Traverse County, Michigan.  We are recycling buildings and reconstructing them for affordable housing.  I'm a real fan of the rainscreen wall as it really lets us be creative with the exterior cladding materials.  With the c...