Brick veneer, Slab on Ground Building Construction Part 3

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Now we need to get the Bricklayer in just to run the first course of brickwork around the rebate. This will give the termite protection installers something to work with. There are 5 or 6 different methods of providing termite protection to your dwelling a couple of popular systems are ‘Termimesh’ and ‘GraniteGuard’ 

Other systems include, Kordon, Termguard, Termidor, and TERM-seal

Next the flashing is installed. It should be fixed to the bottom plate of the wall frame and bedded into the brickwork one course below. 














The course of brickwork above the flashing should have the perpends (perps) left out to allow any moisture in the cavity to get out. These are called Weep holes.













The sarking can now be put up making sure that it overlaps the flashing so any water will still run out of the building.

Once the Termite protection and flashing is in place the brickwork can continue. The Brick veneer is tied to the timber frame every 4th course using veneer ties. 

The ties are nailed to every stud slightly above the brick and then bent down so it can be bedded into the mortar. This will ensure that any moisture or water that runs down the back of the brick will stay against the brick until it hits the flashing and exits via the Weephole. The top row of ties should be a minimum of 2 courses from the top of the brickwork.

The brickwork should be laid to a ‘bond’ so that it finishes around 10mm below the ‘Drop Off’. 

Below the window the brickwork should finish 2 courses down to allow for the sill bricks and the flashing that is attached to the window should be embedded into the brickwork as well.

With the brickwork complete the eave frame can be built.

There are a few different styles of eave that you could have, the one shown here is a Boxed or Level Eave.

The finished eave should finish around 10mm above the brickwork to allow for the timber frame to settle overtime. 

A quad or similar moulding is used to cover the gap and still allow for the movement.

With the outside finished the work inside can really start. Internal linings such as Plasterboard can be installed. 

Plasterboard can also be used on the ceiling and the intersection covered with a cornice moulding again made from Plasterboard.

Architrave is used to cover the gap between the window jamb and the wall, 




















Skirting mould use to cover the connection between the wall and the floor.





The last few tasks are to fit off the Electrical and Plumbing Fittings as well as painting, floor finishes etc and landscaping.







The landscaping should finish with 75mm of the slab exposed for as part of the termite protection requirements.




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