Finding the best of both worlds: Fire safety and moisture management in building facades

Finding the best of both worlds: Fire safety and moisture management in building facades

Since the requirement for non-combustible building facades and facade components was introduced in an amendment to the NCC Volume 1 in March 2018, rigid metal sheathing has been the preferred means of rain and weatherproofing. However, while providing protection against fire hazards, this has had unintended, problematic consequences for another area of design and construction: moisture management.

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