Construction codes of Ontario

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Fasteners Wood Shingles and Shakes

Fasteners Wood Shingles and Shakes (1) Shingles or shakes shall be fastened with nails located approximately 20 mm from each edge and not less than 25 mm above the exposure line for single-course applications, or approximately 50 mm above the butt for double-course applications. Article 9.27.7.3. Ontario Regulation 332/12 Building Code, Information published by oncodes.ca for educational […]

Fastening for Sheathing or Subflooring

Fastening for Sheathing or Subflooring (1) Except as required by Sentence (5), fastening of sheathing and subflooring shall conform to Table 9.23.3.5. (2) Staples shall not be less than 1.6 mm in diameter or thickness, with not less than a 9.5 mm crown driven with the crown parallel to framing. (3) Roofing nails for the attachment of fibreboard […]

Fastening of Flashing

Fastening of Flashing (1) Fastening devices for flashing shall be corrosion-resistant and, where metal flashing is used, shall be compatible with the flashing with respect to galvanic action. Article 9.20.13.2 Ontario Regulation 332/12 Building Code, Information published by oncodes.ca for educational purposes only.

Fastening to Lath

Fastening to Lath, (1) When lath is used with double-course application (see Sentence 9.27.5.1.(4)), it shall be spaced according to the exposure and securely fastened to the framing. (2) The butts of the under-course of the application referred to in Sentence (1) shall rest on the top edge of the lath. (3) The outer course of […]

Fibre Cement Board Siding

Fibre Cement Board Siding Fibre cement is a composite material made of sand, cement and cellulose fibres. In appearance, fibre cement siding most often consists of overlapping horizontal boards, resembling wood siding or shingles, and should be installed in accordance with manufacturer’s directions. Oncodes.ca publishes this information for educational purposes only

Finish grade sloped for drainage

Finish grade sloped for drainage The elevation of the first floor should allow for a minimum distance from finished grade to the beginning of exterior finishing (normally starting at the top of the foundation) of 150 mm (6 in.) for masonry and metal siding, and 200 mm (8 in.) for wood siding, plywood, hardboard and […]

Flashing

Flashing The purpose of flashing is to prevent water from entering the building envelope and to intercept any that passes the first plane of protection and direct it to the exterior. Flashing is usually required wherever there is a discontinuity on exterior surfaces (for example, above windows), where there is a change in cladding materials […]