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Connection between masonry / timber frame - render cracking


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I have a section on my build where a masonry wall connects to a timber frame. This is for a wall above joists, to allow a step between roof levels.

The structural engineer detail the connection as below

 

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My concern is render cracking at this join. Here is the upright bolted to the wall as on site.

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These are M10 threaded bar embedded into block by 80mm and resin anchored in place.

 

I am just wondering if there is anything else that can be done to reduce movement between the two wall types which would create cracking (structural enginner said it didnt need a movement joint).

 

I am wondering if the render carrier board extends over the joint to the masonry by 600mm or so and fixed to the block.

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A shadow gap might help too. Lining the render straight over the join is bound to crack, so prodaves bead, and perhaps recess or express it.

22 hours ago, ProDave said:

Put a standard render expansion bead at that

 

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