babybuilder
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hi
I am in the process of a self-build and have recently got the outer block leaf plastered with K rend. The house is a timber frame and I noticed that the block layers have not put in any vents to ventilate the cavity between the timber frame and the block wall. I know that its critical to allow moisture to escape the cavity so as to prevent rotting of the timber frame. I would be grateful if there is anyone out there who could provide information on
1) the name of the vents that could be retrofitted
or the level of difficulty in fitting them
2)where they could be purchased
My other concern is the problem with drilling or adjusting the k rend as this cannot be patched up.
Thanks
I am in the process of a self-build and have recently got the outer block leaf plastered with K rend. The house is a timber frame and I noticed that the block layers have not put in any vents to ventilate the cavity between the timber frame and the block wall. I know that its critical to allow moisture to escape the cavity so as to prevent rotting of the timber frame. I would be grateful if there is anyone out there who could provide information on
1) the name of the vents that could be retrofitted
or the level of difficulty in fitting them
2)where they could be purchased
My other concern is the problem with drilling or adjusting the k rend as this cannot be patched up.
Thanks