Technical Booklet C Site Preparation and Resistance to Contaminants and Moisture·Page 37·7.4
Ventilation behind impermeable cladding
Where roof cladding is impermeable to water vapour, a ventilated air space must be provided behind it.
Where cladding is impermeable to water vapour there should be a ventilated air space behind the cladding.
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