Wood Information Sheet 1-50 Timber cladding for building refurbishment
Publication Year
2009
Document Status
Withdrawn
Abstract
Reviews weather proofing, transmission of moisture, membranes, drained cavities, insulation and fixings. Offers conceptual solutions for timber cladding that is fixed directly to the existing walls via cladding battens, via cladding battens over secondary battens, or self-supporting. Describes cladding over existing masonry-clad buildings where the masonry will be retained.
Document History
Superseded by the March 2011 edition. 2009 edition.
Publisher Information
BM TRADA
BM TRADA originates during the 1930s when a forerunner of what later became the Timber Research and Development Association (TRADA) was set up to promote the use of wood in construction. Their publishing programme delivers an extensive range of timber information - Eurocode 5 guidance, span tables, Wood Information Sheets and technical manuals on timber structures, characteristics, performance aspects such as fire and durability, and common applications.
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