Stucco houses hit by leaky saga
News rules to prevent more leaking homes requires stucco-clad homes with timber framing to have air gaps and cavities
Tuesday, February 10th 2004, 9:53PM
by The Landlord
The Building Industry Authority says solid plaster-clad (stucco) homes with timber framing must now be built with air gaps and cavities.
The authority says the changes mean that if moisture penetrates the cladding, it has an opportunity to drain or dry before causing damage to the framing.
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