2021/011: Regarding the compliance of timber bevel back weatherboards, coated with dark grey paint, installed on a house at 81 Chelmsford St, Ngaio, Wellington
- Abbreviation
- 2021/011
- Valid from
- 31/05/2021
- Information provider
- Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment,
- Information type
- Determination,
- Format
- PDF,
Description
This determination considers whether timber bevel backed weatherboards, painted in a dark colour, complied with Building Code Clause B2 Durability, as it relates to Clause E2 External moisture.
The determination considers the degree of exposure to sunlight, access for maintenance and inspection of the cladding, the design, and the specification of the materials used, as well as a number of other factors that contribute to a Building Code compliance assessment of this nature.