Breather membranes to structural timber walls
Advice Note 18
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Core Supplement
Series
Advice Note
Abstract
Technical guidance on the specification and application of breather membranes for cavity facing structural timber wall panels forming the vertical structural and insulated envelope of a building; including stud sheathed framing, SIPs and laminated timber panelled walls.
History
March 2019 edition.
Subjects
- Building structure
- Timber frame, linings
- Timber building systems/frame
- Roofs
- Trussed rafters
- Building systems/frame
- Pitched roofs
Publisher History
The Structural Timber Association (STAS) was previously known as UK Timber Frame Association (UKTFA). They provide technical research and quality standard assessment to member companies across the construction supply chain.
Information
NBS
NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.
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