Wood Information Sheet 1-49 Cladding for timber frame buildings
Publication Year
2014
Document Status
Withdrawn
Abstract
Describes the main types of cladding for use on timber frame buildings, including self supporting types, such as brickwork and blockwork, and non self-supporting types, including render on metal lathing, tiles or slates, brick slips, sheet metal, and timber. Covers design requirements, addressing issues such as cavity barriers, differential movement, wall ties, lintels and cavity trays.
Document History
Superseded by the August 2018 edition. Revised May 2014. Supersedes the 2007 first edition.
Publisher Information
BM TRADA
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