Weathertightness and brick veneer cavities
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.
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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 Alide Elkink – 1 December 2010, Build 121
Some external moisture is likely to penetrate masonry veneer, but this isn’t a problem when sufficient ventilation can drain and dry any water that enters. In this example, poor construction details restricted ventilation and caused problems.