MikeSharp01 Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 I need to now tidy up the DPM (Violet line) / DPC (Green line) on the outside of our frame. As I see it I have two options, see picture. I prefer the first (left hand) option as any splashing off the ground cannot get into the DPM/DPC as it is not accessible. Option 2 (right hand) feels more traditional but I am not sure it is as sound as the first in that the there seems to be a moisture path, by capillary action, between the two DPM/DPC layers. Any thoughts gratefully accepted as ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 Option 2 is by far the better detail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 Just out of interest, that 316 st/st trim...does it not form a cold bridge where it tucks up on the warm side of the 140mm insulation? Could that affect the bottom edge of the 15mm OSB? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeSharp01 Posted September 17, 2019 Author Share Posted September 17, 2019 6 hours ago, Ian said: Option 2 is by far the better detail. Thanks that is the traditional approach but I am not sure why - can you perhaps explain? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeSharp01 Posted September 17, 2019 Author Share Posted September 17, 2019 4 minutes ago, Onoff said: Just out of interest, that 316 st/st trim...does it not form a cold bridge where it tucks up on the warm side of the 140mm insulation? It is 40mm insulation but there 300mm on the inside and although it fixes to the 300mm sole plate that is split by 50mm of insulation ( the greeny / yellow lump) so it is well protected cold bridge wise. I do have a condensation worry but I figured that I could expect the whole mass of the trim to move slowley temp wise but I will review it again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 20 minutes ago, MikeSharp01 said: Thanks that is the traditional approach but I am not sure why - can you perhaps explain? Because option 1 has the potential to trap water against the bottom of the timber sole plate and OSB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 1 hour ago, MikeSharp01 said: It is 40mm insulation but there 300mm on the inside and although it fixes to the 300mm sole plate that is split by 50mm of insulation ( the greeny / yellow lump) so it is well protected cold bridge wise. I do have a condensation worry but I figured that I could expect the whole mass of the trim to move slowley temp wise but I will review it again. Sorry, read it as 140mm (small screen, bad eyes ? ). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 9 hours ago, MikeSharp01 said: I need to now tidy up the DPM (Violet line) / DPC (Green line) on the outside of our frame. As I see it I have two options, see picture. I prefer the first (left hand) option as any splashing off the ground cannot get into the DPM/DPC as it is not accessible. Option 2 (right hand) feels more traditional but I am not sure it is as sound as the first in that the there seems to be a moisture path, by capillary action, between the two DPM/DPC layers. Any thoughts gratefully accepted as ever. I had to use option 1. My B/insp wanted me to fold the membrane up and behind the breather membrane on the outside of the panelvent or the OSB sheathing in your case. My frame make up from the outside is render board, batten, breather membrane and then panel vent board and then timber frame and insulation. Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeSharp01 Posted September 17, 2019 Author Share Posted September 17, 2019 4 hours ago, Ian said: Because option 1 has the potential to trap water against the bottom of the timber sole plate and OSB. True if any water gets in there. If the breather membrane is outside it I am not sure how water can get there and any water that does will be dried out by the permiability of the structure will it not. As ever its the little details that frustrate. In the traditional case can water not get along between the two membranes if any splashes up there in a storm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 2 hours ago, MikeSharp01 said: True if any water gets in there. If the breather membrane is outside it I am not sure how water can get there and any water that does will be dried out by the permiability of the structure will it not. As ever its the little details that frustrate. In the traditional case can water not get along between the two membranes if any splashes up there in a storm. that SS trim will protect it from any splashes. (btw, does the trim have slots or perforations in the angled end section to allow for air ventilation up the cavity?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeSharp01 Posted September 17, 2019 Author Share Posted September 17, 2019 47 minutes ago, Ian said: (btw, does the trim have slots or perforations in the angled end section to allow for air ventilation up the cavity?) Yes it has perforations. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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