timber clad timber frame

[GrantMcscott]

Hi,

I am cladding part of my timber frame house, the timber clad will stop at DPC 200mm above the ground.  Can any one advise on this section of the house if I need a cavity below the DPC or is it OK for the inner block holding the frame being rendered and painted or will in need to put a few courses of thin brick to the ground?

thanks

[Russell griffiths]

Would depend on your section drawing at this level, as you need to insure you don’t have a cold bridge through those blocks. 

If you don’t have a cold bridge then just render the blocks, if you have a cold bridge then you will need to sort that first. 

[GrantMcscott]

Was not worried about cold bridge. It was more that the cladding was not attached to block work and there was a chance vermin could run up It or damp.

 

The dpc will be about in places 1 metre above ground due to ground level .  Just thought it should have brick or block up to the bottom of it and cavity.

[Russell griffiths]

You should have a starter track to start the cladding, this is a metal trim with holes for ventilation but stops bugs and vermin. 

 

You can can make your own with stainless steel mesh or wool. Must have ventilation and be able to allow any moisture to escape. 

 

Lots on here have clad the bit below dpc with either a cement board or upvc or just render.