Caring for timber weatherboards - Build 178 (2020)
- Abbreviation
- Caring for timber weatherboards - Build 178 (2020)
- Valid from
- 1/06/2020
- Information provider
- BRANZ Limited,
- Information type
- BUILD article,
- Format
- Website, PDF,
Description
Timber weatherboards have an excellent performance history, and almost one in four new houses is clad with them. Using a good product with the right handling, installation and finishing procedures will ensure a quality job.
Scope
This article includes:
- Packaged for weather protection
- Have delivered just before needed
- Store indoors and off the ground
- Key points for installation
- Board set-out
- Fixing
- Ground clearances
- Cut ends
- Joints
- External corners
- Internal corners
- Windows and doors
- Health and safety
- Painting and finishing
- Preparation