Page 19 - SureCav Design Handbook 2018

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● Fit the vertical DPC in front of the SureCav
Vertical DPC - Closers
● Wrap the DPC around closer or batten
Window and Door Reveals
● Seal frame with silicon sealant

SureCav25 with 75mm insulation in an overall 100mm cavity

Vertical DPC
It is important that the vertical DPC is
fitted in front of the SureCav panel by at
least 100mm and also allowed to wrap
around the closer or batten.

When the door or window frame is in
place then the interface between the wall
and the frame should be sealed with
silicon sealant .

225 max.

Addition wall ties
This procedure will prevent slots
having to be made in the
SureCav sheet on each course of
blockwork when building away
from a doorway or window
reveal.

It is recommended that an
additional wall-tie is included
within 225mm of the opening on
each board coarse level to satisfy
the structural requirements. The
ties should then be fitted every
450mm vertically coinciding with Silicon
the joint in the SureCav sheet.
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Fit 100mm minimum vertical DPC around corner
the reveal, in front of the SureCav panel.