SUBJECT: TIMBER CLADDING

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subject : TIMBER CLADDINGDESIGN FOR CLADDINGTo obtain the best possible performance from timbercladding, the designer should give preference to buildingstyles where the CLADDING is sheltered by wide eaves orverandahs. This will give weather protection to thecladding itself, and provide increased comfort for theoccupants by reducing heat build-up on the walls. A studspacing of no more than 450mm should be used in theframe design to minimise the risk of distortion of should be given to the installation ofsuitable thermal insulation behind the sarking, to reduceheat transmission from the external walls to the interior ofthe house. AWall Batts@ are designed specifically for thispurpose, and are specially manufactured so that they willstand up in the wall cavity, and not sag with time as ceilingbatts & HANDLINGTimber CLADDING must be suitably protected fromweather damage prior to storage shed or protective cover must be waterproof,but should also provide for a free-flow of air so that thecladding is not affected by excessive heat build coverings must not trap condensation, andoutdoor stor

SUBJECT: TIMBER CLADDING DESIGN FOR CLADDING To obtain the best possible performance from timber cladding, the designer should give preference to building

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