Earth construction – leaking through cladding

Causes

Insufficient eaves or veranda protection to wall

Cracks in the finish applied to the mud

Paint or sealant failure

Use of parapets as part of the design –  no cap or saddle flashings at junctions of parapet and balcony walls

Junctions with other claddings and/or roof poorly detailed/constructed

Omission of head flashings to doors/windows

Minimal jamb flange cover of aluminium windows

Listed under: Exterior, metal, aluminium, cladding, flashings, parapets, walls, windows, moisture, leaks, eaves, wall cladding, earth construction

Cause

Insufficient eaves or veranda protection to wall

Repair

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Cause

Cracks in the finish applied to the mud

Repair

  • contact an earth building specialist for advice

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Cause

Paint or sealant failure

Repair

  • contact an earth building specialist for advice

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Cause

Use of parapets as part of the design –  no cap or saddle flashings at junctions of parapet and balcony walls

Repair

  • contact an earth building specialist for advice

Back to top

Cause

Junctions with other claddings and/or roof poorly detailed/constructed

Repair

  • contact an earth building specialist for advice

Back to top

Cause

Omission of head flashings to doors/windows

Repair

  • contact an earth building specialist for advice

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Cause

Minimal jamb flange cover of aluminium windows

Repair

  • contact an earth building specialist for advice

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