Weathertightness basics
It’s often said that the devil is in the detail. Here, we give a refresher on some small construction details that need to be correct to increase the weathertightness of your building projects.
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By Greg Burn – 1 October 2010, Build 120
It’s often said that the devil is in the detail. Here, we give a refresher on some small construction details that need to be correct to increase the weathertightness of your building projects.
By Trevor Pringle – 1 October 2008, Build 108
Brick veneer cavities have an important weathertightness function. Getting the detailing and construction of veneer claddings right is necessary to allow the water present to drain and dry.
By John Harper – 1 August 2004, Build 83
In this series of articles on window/door installation, we’ve focused separately on heads, sills and jambs. Air-pressure management deals with the whole frame.
By Mark Bassett – 1 December 2012, Build 133, Feature article
It is common to hear that walls need to breathe to control moisture and that filling stud cavities with insulation might hinder the passage of air and moisture inside the wall. Is this right?
By Mark Bassett – 1 February 2009, Build 110, Feature article
Recent BRANZ research has shed new light on how evaporative drying in wall cavities depends on cavity dimensions, vent sizes and climate.