By John O’Donnell
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1 April 2005, Build 87
On the surface, profiled metal as a sheet wall cladding should be a straightforward option, after all it’s been used successfully on roofs for years. However, when used on walls it poses its own set of unique challenges.
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By Tony Conder
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1 April 2005, Build 87
Why is it that windows fixed with claddings over a drained cavity don’t need a sill flashing, while direct-fixed claddings do?
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By Trevor Pringle
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1 October 2005, Build 90
Want a quick guide to installing a window in a wall where a low level of weathertightness risk permits direct fixing of the cladding to the wall framing? Follow these easy steps for a snug-fitting window.
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By Trevor Pringle
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1 October 2005, Build 90
In a perfect world, perfectly straight weatherboards would stay that way when fixed in place. In the real world they behave otherwise, unless a few precautions are taken.
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By Tony Conder
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1 February 2005, Build 86
Structurally fixing cavity battens allows weatherboards to be direct-fixed on top without using longer, thicker nails that may split the boards. Here’s how to do it.
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