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

While providing protection against fire hazards, the introduction of rigid metal sheathing has had unintended, problematic consequences for another area of design and construction: moisture management. Download this free whitepaper today to find out more about the relationship between fire protection and moisture control, and how to protect against both.

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Architecture & Design Team

31 Oct 2019 1m read View Author

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.

Download this free whitepaper today to find out more about the relationship between fire protection and moisture control, and how to protect against both.

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Finding the best of both worlds: Fire safety and moisture management in building facades
While providing protection against fire hazards, the introduction of rigid metal sheathing has had unintended, problematic consequences for another area of design and construction: moisture management. Download this free whitepaper today to find out more about the relationship between fire protection and moisture control, and how to protect against both.
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