Panel Cladding (1)  Hardboard cladding applied in panels shall have all edges supported with not less than a 5 mm gap provided between sheets. (2)  Vertical joints in cladding described in Sentence (1) shall be protected with batten strips or caulking when the joints are not matched.  (3)  Horizontal joints in cladding described in Sentence (1) shall be […]

Panel Cladding (1)  OSB and waferboard applied in panels shall have all edges supported and treated with a primer or sealer. (2)  Not less than a 3 mm gap shall be provided between sheets in cladding described in Sentence (1). (3)  Vertical joints in cladding described in Sentence (1) shall be protected with batten strips or caulking when […]

Panel Cladding Material Standards (1)  Horizontal and vertical strip steel siding, including flashing and trim accessories, shall conform to CAN/CGSB-93.4, “Galvanized Steel and Aluminum-Zinc Alloy Coated Steel Siding, Soffits and Fascia, Prefinished, Residential”. (2)  Steel sheet cladding shall have a minimum thickness of 0.3 mm and conform to CAN/CGSB-93.3-M, “Prefinished Galvanized and Aluminum-Zinc Alloy Steel Sheet for […]

(1)  The height of a parapet wall above the adjacent roof surface shall be not more than three times the parapet wall thickness. (2)  A parapet wall shall be solid masonry that extends from the top of the parapet wall to not less than 300 mm below the adjacent roof level. (3)  Where semi-solid or hollow units are […]

Penetration of Fasteners (1)  Fasteners for shakes and shingles shall penetrate through the nail-holding base or not less than 19 mm into the framing. (2)  Fasteners for cladding other than that described in Sentence (1) shall penetrate through the nail-holding base or not less than 25 mm into the framing. Article 9.27.5.7. Ontario Regulation 332/12 Building Code, Information […]

Plywood panels as exterior cladding Plywood sheets acceptable for use as a cladding material are made with a plain or grooved surface and are usually applied vertically. The joints may be V-grooved or flush or may be covered with battens. Some products have a resin-impregnated paper laminated to the face that provides a smooth, moisture-resistant […]