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Fixing of cladding sheets and tiles
6.27NI-wide·Technical Booklet C Site Preparation and Resistance to Contaminants and Moisture
Each sheet, tile and section of cladding should be securely fixed. Guidance as to appropriate fixing methods is given in BS 8000-6. Particular care should be taken with detailing and workmanship at th
protection-from-moistureexternal-wallscladdingInsulation in cladding construction
6.28NI-wide·Technical Booklet C Site Preparation and Resistance to Contaminants and Moisture
Insulation can be incorporated into the construction provided it is either protected from moisture or is unaffected by it.
insulationcladdingprotection-from-moistureVentilation behind timber-supported cladding
6.29NI-wide·Technical Booklet C Site Preparation and Resistance to Contaminants and Moisture
Where cladding is supported by timber components or is on the façade of a timber framed building, the space between the cladding and the building should be ventilated to ensure rapid drying of any wat
claddingprotection-from-moistureventilationtimber-framedResistance to moisture by reference to British Standards
6.30NI-wide·Technical Booklet C Site Preparation and Resistance to Contaminants and Moisture
The requirement to resist the passage of moisture from the weather can also be met by following the relevant recommendations of – (a) BS CP 143 for sheet roof and wall coverings made from the followin
claddingroofingprotection-from-moistureStandards and guidance for resisting moisture from weather in roof and wall coverings
7.8NI-wide·Technical Booklet C Site Preparation and Resistance to Contaminants and Moisture
The requirement to resist the passage of moisture from the weather can also be met by following the relevant recommendations of – (a) BS CP 143 for sheet roof and wall coverings made from the followin
weather-resistancemoistureroofingcladdingexternal-envelope