Finishing membrane and dpc at ground?

[junglejim]

I’m wondering what the best way is to finish the membrane and dpc at the sole plate on my timber frame? External will be timber clad but in wondering how best to finish finish the membrane abs dpc… presumably it needs cutting back but wondering if it should be taped or sealed somehow? Thank you

 

 

Edited December 30, 2024 by junglejim

[junglejim]

Just adding a comment in the hope someone will be able to help with this?

thanks

[DannyT]

When we do a brickwork skin, we cut it slightly longer than sole plate and staple along the sole plate with plenty of staples.

With it been clad in timber I’d do the same. You may have a timber nailed all along the bottom to close off the cavity behind cladding that will clamp it in place also.

 

 

[junglejim]

45 minutes ago, DannyT said:

When we do a brickwork skin, we cut it slightly longer than sole plate and staple along the sole plate with plenty of staples.

With it been clad in timber I’d do the same. You may have a timber nailed all along the bottom to close off the cavity behind cladding that will clamp it in place also.

 

 

Thanks yes where I’ve started cladding I’ve extended vertical battens down to hold it in place just not sure whether to trim the excess and at what level?

[DannyT]

Just below the sole plate. You can’t render the 150mm strip over it and you don’t want it hanging below cladding on sight.