Eaves/soffit lining construction
Correct construction sequencing is needed to create a weathertight detail at the wall and eaves intersection for a low slope roof.
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By Alide Elkink – 1 October 2009, Build 114
Correct construction sequencing is needed to create a weathertight detail at the wall and eaves intersection for a low slope roof.
By Alide Elkink – 1 August 2009, Build 113
Correct sequencing of fascia or barge board construction where there is no soffit is essential to prevent moisture ingress.
By Trevor Pringle – 1 August 2012, Build 131
A common feature of many leaky buildings is that they were constructed without eaves, usually with walls terminating with a parapet. Changing this design detail can greatly enhance a building’s weathertightness.
By Trevor Pringle – 1 April 2015, Build 147, Feature article
Cost considerations often drive choices when building a property, but thinking more broadly from project design to material specification can be worth its weight in gold.