What are soakers on weatherboards?
Soakers are an integral part of weatherboard construction as they are an effective way of keeping water from gaining access to the ends of weatherboards when butted up on external corners. Galvanised steel at 0.55 mm gauge. Complies with E2/AS1 and the NZ Building Regulations.
What is a soaker on a house?
Cavity to Non Cavity Soakers are designed to be installed behind a vertical cladding junction in a situation where one cladding has a cavity and the other is fixed directly to the stud. The flashing is designed to prevents water intrusion and creates a drainage plane should the seal fail.
How long does weatherboarding last?
between 40-60 years
According to the specie, treatment, maintenance and a whole host of other influences, you can expect quality timber cladding to last anywhere between 40-60 years. From the moment wood is cut from a tree, the process of degradation begins.
How are weatherboards attached?
Once the frame is complete, it’s sheathed in a layer of plywood, chipboard, polystyrene or some other thin, flexible material, which then has a waterproof barrier attached to it. The weatherboard is then nailed or otherwise joined to the studs, sheath and waterproofing.
What is a soaker flashing?
• Soaker flashing is a located on the underside of the roof cover, e.g. the upper side of a chimney. • Transverse flashing runs across a roof, e.g. ridge capping. • Pressure flashings can only be used on a smooth masonry wall. • Barge capping runs with the roof covering at the end of the roof.
Which cladding lasts the longest?
Vinyl cladding is one of the most durable external cladding materials on the market – and also one of the most popular choices.
Is wood cladding high maintenance?
Thanks to its high level of durability, timber cladding requires very little maintenance over time. Maintenance and repairs that are needed can, however, be completed easily and affordably.
Should you gap fill weatherboards?
Due to the movement timber weatherboards can experience through both high and low concentrations of moisture, filling the underlap can cause problems.
How much should weatherboards overlap?
1 ½” to 2”
An overlap of 1 ½” to 2” (40mm – 50mm) is normally sufficient. Today, it is customary to fasten weatherboards with round wire nails.