Espan 340™ / 470™

RESIDENTIAL VERTICAL CLADDING

DETAIL LIST

00 / 21 COVER SHEET
01 / 21 PARAPET AND BALUSTRADE CAPPING
02 / 21 SCUPPER W/ RAINWATER HEAD
03 / 21 SOFFIT
04 / 21 BUTT WINDOW HEAD
05 / 21 BUTT WINDOW SILL
06 / 21 BUTT WINDOW JAMB
07 / 21 RECESSED WINDOW HEAD
08 / 21 RECESSED WINDOW SILL
09 / 21 RECESSED WINDOW JAMB
10 / 21 METERBOX HEAD
11 / 21 METERBOX SILL
12 / 21 METERBOX JAMB
13 / 21 INTERNAL CORNER
14 / 21 EXTERNAL CORNER
15 / 21 SOAKER FLASHING
16 / 21 CHANGE IN CLADDING
17 / 21 CLADDING ABUTMENT
18 / 21 BOTTOM OF CLADDING (FLUSH)
19 / 21 BOTTOM OF CLADDING (RECESSED)
20 / 21 3D WINDOW FLASHINGS
21 / 21 3D RAINWATER HEAD

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 ACCEPTABLE SOLUTION AS PER E2/ASI
SITUATION 1 SITUATION 2 SITUATION 3

1. LOW, MEDIUM, HIGH WIND 1. ALL ROOF PITCHES IN VERY HIGH 1. FOR ALL ROOF PITCHES IN
ZONES, WHERE ROOF PITCH ≥ 10° WIND ZONE EXTRA HIGH WIND ZONES
2. LOW, MEDIUM, HIGH WIND ZONES
WHERE ROOF PITCH ≤ 10°

Z MIN. 50mm MIN. 70mm MIN. 90mm

PRE-FINISHED PARAPET CAP FLASHING

NO FIXINGS ON TOP OF FLASHING ALTERNATIVE SOLUTION AS PER MRM CODE OF PRACTICE
CATEGORY A CATEGORY B

1. NORMAL EXPOSURE 1. EXPOSED (HIGHER RISK) & WIND LOAD EXCEEDS 1.5 kPa.
2. ROOF PITCH >10° 2. ROOF PITCH <10°
PROVIDE SEPARATION OF METAL CAPPING AND Z MIN. 50mm (VERTICALLY DOWN FACE - SMOOTH) MIN. 75mm (VERTICALLY DOWN FACE - SMOOTH)
TIMBER AS REQUIRED WITH DPC, SHOWN
MIN. 75mm (VERTICALLY DOWN FACE - PROFILED) MIN. 100mm (VERTICALLY DOWN FACE - PROFILED)
DASHED

ALTERNATIVE OPTION

MIN. 5.00°
CONTINUOUS TIMBER PACKING

MIN. 5.00°
CLEARANCE

CLEARANCE
STOPENDS TO WALL CLADDING

25mm MIN

25mm MIN
CLEARANCE
3 mm MIN

PRE-FINISHED SELF
DRILLING/TAPPING SCREW WITH

Z
RUBBER WASHER FOR FIXING TOP

Z
OF ESPAN™ CLADDING
Z

PRE-FINISHED POP RIVET BEDDED

IN SILICONE OR PRE-FINISHED 8g
5mm GAP
WAFER-TEK SCREW
5mm GAP
5mm GAP

COMPRESSIBLE FOAM SEAL. REFER 20mm HORIZONTAL CAVITY BATTEN

TO MRM CODE OF PRACTICE VERSION
2.2 /2012 FOR REQUIRMENT.

PERMEABLE WALL UNDERLAY, SHOWN

DASHED
METALCRAFT ESPAN™
VERTICAL CLADDING
WALL FRAMING

- CAVITY SYSTEM FOR VERTICAL CLADDING : 20mm NOMINAL THICK

(VERTICALLY DRAINING) HORIZONTAL CAVITY SYSTEM WITH BATTENS
AS APPLICABLE TO SUPPORT CLADDINGS & FLASHINGS TO NZBC.
PARAPET AND BALUSTRADE CAPPING
DISCLAIMER:
All details are to be used for indicative purposes only and the designer should consult both the MRM
Espan 340 / 470™ RESIDENTIAL VERTICAL CLADDING
code of pratice version 2.2 /2012, E2 and all other relevant building codes
Details of the supporting mechanisms are indicative only. Compliance of the supporting mechanisms

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is the responsibility of the designer. Construction detail can vary for wall cladding. The underlay is
detailed as a single line for simplicity and is indicative only. Building paper type and method of Reference RVEP Date 2018 Scale 1:2 Sheet
installation should comply with underlay manufacturers recommendations and NZBC regulations.
 20mm HORIZONTAL CAVITY
BATTEN
METALCRAFT ESPAN™ CLIP SYSTEM
WITH 12G x 16mm WAFERTEK SEPARATE BATTEN AND CLADDING
ALTERNATIVE OPTION
AS REQUIRED WITH DPC

METALCRAFT ESPAN™ VERTICAL

CLADDING PERMEABLE WALL UNDERLAY,
SHOWN DASHED
CONTINUOUS MEMBRANE
DRESSED THROUGH BASE AND 8g WAFER-TEK SCREW
UP SIDES OF OPENING WITH
UPPER EDGES SEALED AGAINST WALL FRAMING
CLADDING. RETURN ALONG
BACK OF RAINWATERHEAD

RETURN MEMBRANE INTO

RAINWATER HEAD

RAINWATER HEAD

CAVITY CLOSER

TRUE ROOF LINE BEHIND

50 mm
RAINWATER HEAD

25
OVERFLOW BELOW
OPEINING LEVEL,1.5 x
CROSS-SECTION
DOWNPIPE DIAMETER

MEMBRANE ON ROOF SUBSTRATE

RETURN MEMBRANE
AT END OF LIP

PRE FINISHED SCREW WITH

METALCRAFT ESPAN™ VERTICAL RUBBER WASHER
CLADDING

- CAVITY SYSTEM FOR VERTICAL CLADDING : 20mm NOMINAL THICK

(VERTICALLY DRAINING) HORIZONTAL CAVITY SYSTEM WITH BATTENS
AS APPLICABLE TO SUPPORT CLADDINGS & FLASHINGS TO NZBC.
SCUPPER W/ RAINWATER HEAD
DISCLAIMER:
All details are to be used for indicative purposes only and the designer should consult both the MRM
Espan 340 / 470™ RESIDENTIAL VERTICAL CLADDING
code of pratice version 2.2 /2012, E2 and all other relevant building codes
Details of the supporting mechanisms are indicative only. Compliance of the supporting mechanisms

02 / 21
is the responsibility of the designer. Construction detail can vary for wall cladding. The underlay is
detailed as a single line for simplicity and is indicative only. Building paper type and method of Reference RVEP Date 2018 Scale 1:2 Sheet
installation should comply with underlay manufacturers recommendations and NZBC regulations.
 PURLIN

STST OR GALV. FLAT HEAD NAIL FOR FLASHING

ALTERNATIVE OPTION
PRE-FINISHED SOFFIT FLASHING FLY RAFTER

STOPENDS TO WALL CLADDING

BARGE BOARD
COMPRESSIBLE FOAM SEAL. REFER TO MRM CODE
OF PRACTICE VERSION 2.2 /2012 FOR REQUIRMENT.

SOFFIT LINING

INTERNAL CEILING LINING

20mm HORIZONTAL CAVITY BATTEN

SQUARE STOP CORNICE

100mm MIN

100mm MIN
EXTRA NOG FOR TOP FIXING OF
WALL CLADDING

MIN. 50mm
PRE-FINISHED SELF DRILLING/TAPPING 5mm GAP
SCREW WITH RUBBER WASHER FOR MIN. 50mm
FIXING TOP OF ESPAN™ CLADDING 5mm GAP

SEPARATE BATTEN AND CLADDING AS

REQUIRED WITH DPC METALCRAFT ESPAN™ VERTICAL
CLADDING
PRE-FINISHED POP RIVET BEDDED
IN SILICONE OR PRE-FINISHED 8g
WAFER-TEK SCREW PERMEABLE WALL UNDERLAY,
SHOWN DASHED

INTERNAL WALL LINING WALL FRAMING

- CAVITY SYSTEM FOR VERTICAL CLADDING : 20mm NOMINAL THICK

(VERTICALLY DRAINING) HORIZONTAL CAVITY SYSTEM WITH BATTENS
AS APPLICABLE TO SUPPORT CLADDINGS & FLASHINGS TO NZBC.
SOFFIT
DISCLAIMER:
All details are to be used for indicative purposes only and the designer should consult both the MRM
Espan 340 / 470™ RESIDENTIAL VERTICAL CLADDING
code of pratice version 2.2 /2012, E2 and all other relevant building codes
Details of the supporting mechanisms are indicative only. Compliance of the supporting mechanisms

03 / 21
is the responsibility of the designer. Construction detail can vary for wall cladding. The underlay is
detailed as a single line for simplicity and is indicative only. Building paper type and method of Reference RVEP Date 2018 Scale 1:2 Sheet
installation should comply with underlay manufacturers recommendations and NZBC regulations.
 ALTERNATIVE OPTION

METALCRAFT ESPAN™ VERTICAL

INTERNAL WALL LINING CLADDING

EXTRA PERMEABLE WALL UNDERLAY

PERMEABLE WALL UNDERLAY, SHOWN
OVER WINDOW HEAD FLASHING, SHOWN
DASHED
DASHED

20mm HORIZONTAL CAVITY BATTEN

METALCRAFT ESPAN™ CLIP SYSTEM
WITH 12G x 35mm SCREWS

MIN.75mm WITHOUT HEM EDGE

MIN. 75mm WITHOUT HEM EDGE

MIN.50mm COVER

MIN. 50mm COVER

STST OR GALV. FLAT HEAD NAIL FOR

DRIP EDGE TO CLADDING

FLASHING

DRIP EDGE TO CLADDING

CAVITY CLOSER AS REQUIRED TO NZBC

MIN.15mm

MIN. 15mm
WINDOW LINTEL FRAMING

GAP

GAP
SUGGEST MIN. 50mm
STOPENDS TO HEAD FLASHING

DIMENSION TO SUIT
5mm

DIMENSIONS TO SUIT
5mm

SUGGEST MIN. 50mm

5mm GAP
PERMEABLE WALL UNDERLAY DRESSED INTO

MIN. 10mm COVER

MIN. 10mm COVER

OPENING WITH FLEXIBLE FLASHING TAPE
INSTALLED OVER WRAP TO CORNERS AT HEAD

AIRSEAL ON BACKING ROD TO RUN

CONTINUOUSLY AROUND HEAD, SILL AND JAMB

PRE-FINISHED WINDOW HEAD

TEMPORARY PACKER IF REQUIRED, FLASHING WITH 15° FALL
REMOVED AFTER FIXING

DOUBLE GLAZING WINDOW JOINERY

WINDOW HEAD LINER

LINE OF WINDOW JAMB LINER BEHIND LINE OF JAMB FLASHING BEHIND

- CAVITY SYSTEM FOR VERTICAL CLADDING : 20mm NOMINAL THICK

(VERTICALLY DRAINING) HORIZONTAL CAVITY SYSTEM WITH BATTENS
AS APPLICABLE TO SUPPORT CLADDINGS & FLASHINGS TO NZBC.
BUTT WINDOW HEAD
DISCLAIMER:
All details are to be used for indicative purposes only and the designer should consult both the MRM
Espan 340 / 470™ RESIDENTIAL VERTICAL CLADDING
code of pratice version 2.2 /2012, E2 and all other relevant building codes
Details of the supporting mechanisms are indicative only. Compliance of the supporting mechanisms

04 / 21
is the responsibility of the designer. Construction detail can vary for wall cladding. The underlay is
detailed as a single line for simplicity and is indicative only. Building paper type and method of Reference RVEP Date 2018 Scale 1:2 Sheet
installation should comply with underlay manufacturers recommendations and NZBC regulations.
 LINE OF JAMB FLASHING BEHIND
LINE OF WINDOW JAMB LINER BEHIND
ALTERNATIVE OPTION
DOUBLE GLAZING WINDOW JOINERY
WINDOW SILL SUPPORT BAR
STOPENDS TO SILL FLASHING
WINDOW SILL LINER
PRE-FINISHED WINDOW SILL FLASHING
MIN. 8mm PACKER
COMPRESSIBLE FOAM SEAL. REFER
TO MRM CODE OF PRACTICE
FLEXIBLE FLASHING TAPE OVER PERMEABLE VERSION 2.2 /2012 FOR
WALL UNDERLAY FOR FULL WIDTH/DEPTH SILL REQUIRMENT.
5mm GAP

MIN. 8mm COVER

MIN.8mm COVER
AIRSEAL ON BACKING ROD TO RUN
CONTINUOUSLY AROUND HEAD, SILL AND JAMB

5mm GAP
5mm GAP
SEPARATE BATTEN AND CLADDING WITH
DPC AS REQUIRED

COVER CLADDING

COVER CLADDING
INTERNAL WALL LINING

60mm

60mm
PRE-FINISHED SELF DRILLING/TAPPING
SCREW WITH RUBBER WASHER FOR FIXING
TOP OF ESPAN™ WALL CLADDING

PRE-FINISHED POP RIVET BEDDED IN

20mm HORIZONTAL CAVITY BATTEN 5mm GAP SILICONE OR PRE-FINISHED 8g
WAFER-TEK SCREW
5mm GAP

PERMEABLE WALL UNDERLAY,

SHOWN DASHED STOPENDS TO WALL CLADDING

WALL FRAMING METALCRAFT ESPAN™ VERTICAL

CLADDING

- DEPENDING ON ACTUAL SITUATION, A SECONDARY FLASHING
MAY BE REQUIRED. REFER METALCRAFT ROOFING FOR MORE
INFORMATION.
- CAVITY SYSTEM FOR VERTICAL CLADDING : 20mm NOMINAL THICK
(VERTICALLY DRAINING) HORIZONTAL CAVITY SYSTEM WITH BATTENS
AS APPLICABLE TO SUPPORT CLADDINGS & FLASHINGS TO NZBC.
BUTT WINDOW SILL
DISCLAIMER:
All details are to be used for indicative purposes only and the designer should consult both the MRM
Espan 340 / 470™ RESIDENTIAL VERTICAL CLADDING
code of pratice version 2.2 /2012, E2 and all other relevant building codes
Details of the supporting mechanisms are indicative only. Compliance of the supporting mechanisms

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is the responsibility of the designer. Construction detail can vary for wall cladding. The underlay is
detailed as a single line for simplicity and is indicative only. Building paper type and method of Reference RVEP Date 2018 Scale 1:2 Sheet
installation should comply with underlay manufacturers recommendations and NZBC regulations.
 20mm JAMB BATTEN WINDOW JAMB LINER

INTERNAL WALL LINING LINE OF WINDOW SILL LINER BELOW

FLEXIBLE FLASHING TAPE OVER PERMEABLE AIRSEAL ON BACKING ROD TO RUN

WALL UNDERLAY FOR FULL WIDTH/DEPTH CONTINUOUSLY AROUND HEAD,
SILL SILL AND JAMB

PERMEABLE WALL UNDERLAY, TIMBER PACKER

SHOWN DASHED

STST OR GALV. FLAT HEAD NAIL FOR FLASHING PRE-FINISHED 8g WAFER-TEK

SCREW WITH EPDM WASHER
SEPARATE BATTEN AND FLASHING
WITH DPC AS REQUIRED LINE OF HEAD FLASHING ABOVE

PRE-FINISHED SECONDARY
FLASHING
5mm GAP

20mm HORIZONTAL
CAVITY BATTEN
LINE OF SILL FLASHING BELOW

METALCRAFT ESPAN™
VERTICAL CLADDING MIN.10mm COVER
LINE OF HEAD FLASHING ABOVE

PRE-FINISHED FIXING BRACKET WITH PRE- 5mm GAP

FINISHED POP RIVET BEDDED IN SILICONE DOUBLE GLAZING WINDOW JOINERY
OR PRE-FINISHED 8g WAFER-TEK SCREW DIMENSION TO SUIT

SUGGEST MIN. 50mm

PRE-FINISHED WINDOW JAMB
FLASHING

- DEPENDING ON ACTUAL SITUATION, A SECONDARY FLASHING
MAY BE REQUIRED. REFER METALCRAFT ROOFING FOR MORE
INFORMATION.
- CAVITY SYSTEM FOR VERTICAL CLADDING : 20mm NOMINAL THICK
(VERTICALLY DRAINING) HORIZONTAL CAVITY SYSTEM WITH BATTENS
AS APPLICABLE TO SUPPORT CLADDINGS & FLASHINGS TO NZBC.
BUTT WINDOW JAMB
DISCLAIMER:
All details are to be used for indicative purposes only and the designer should consult both the MRM
Espan 340 / 470™ RESIDENTIAL VERTICAL CLADDING
code of pratice version 2.2 /2012, E2 and all other relevant building codes
Details of the supporting mechanisms are indicative only. Compliance of the supporting mechanisms

06 / 21
is the responsibility of the designer. Construction detail can vary for wall cladding. The underlay is
detailed as a single line for simplicity and is indicative only. Building paper type and method of Reference RVEP Date 2018 Scale 1:2 Sheet
installation should comply with underlay manufacturers recommendations and NZBC regulations.
 ALTERNATIVE OPTION

INTERNAL WALL LINING METALCRAFT ESPAN™ VERTICAL

CLADDING

PERMEABLE WALL UNDERLAY, SHOWN

DASHED 20mm HORIZONTAL CAVITY BATTEN

EXTRA PERMEABLE WALL UNDERLAY

METALCRAFT ESPAN™ CLIP SYSTEM WITH OVER WINDOW HEAD FLASHING, SHOWN
12G x 35mm SCREWS DASHED

MIN. 75mm WITHOUT HEM EDGE

MIN.75mm WITHOUT HEM EDGE
CAVITY CLOSER AS REQUIRED TO NZBC

MIN. 50mm COVER

MIN. 50mm COVER

DRIP EDGE TO CLADDING

DRIP EDGE TO CLADDING
STST OR GALV. FLAT HEAD NAIL FOR

MIN 15mm GAP

FLASHING

MIN.15mm GAP
WINDOW LINTEL FRAMING

GAP
GAP
STOPENDS TO HEAD FLASHING

SUGGEST MIN. 50mm

5mm
SUGGEST MIN.50mm
DIMENSION TO SUIT

DIMENSION TO SUIT
5mm
PERMEABLE WALL UNDERLAY DRESSED

MIN. 10mm COVER

10mm MIN COVER

INTO OPENING WITH FLEXIBLE FLASHING
TAPE INSTALLED OVER WRAP TO CORNERS
AT HEAD

AIRSEAL ON BACKING ROD TO RUN

CONTINUOUSLY AROUND HEAD, SILL AND JAMB

PRE-FINISHED WINDOW HEAD

TEMPORARY PACKER IF REQUIRED, FLASHING WITH 15° FALL
REMOVED AFTER FIXING

DOUBLE GLAZING WINDOW JOINERY

WINDOW HEAD LINER

LINE OF WINDOW JAMB LINER BEHIND LINE OF JAMB FLASHING BEHIND

- CAVITY SYSTEM FOR VERTICAL CLADDING : 20mm NOMINAL THICK

(VERTICALLY DRAINING) HORIZONTAL CAVITY SYSTEM WITH BATTENS
AS APPLICABLE TO SUPPORT CLADDINGS & FLASHINGS TO NZBC.
RECESSED WINDOW HEAD
DISCLAIMER:
All details are to be used for indicative purposes only and the designer should consult both the MRM
Espan 340 / 470™ RESIDENTIAL VERTICAL CLADDING
code of pratice version 2.2 /2012, E2 and all other relevant building codes
Details of the supporting mechanisms are indicative only. Compliance of the supporting mechanisms

07 / 21
is the responsibility of the designer. Construction detail can vary for wall cladding. The underlay is
detailed as a single line for simplicity and is indicative only. Building paper type and method of Reference RVEP Date 2018 Scale 1:2 Sheet
installation should comply with underlay manufacturers recommendations and NZBC regulations.
 ALTERNATIVE OPTION

LINE OF WINDOW JAMB LINER BEHIND LINE OF JAMB FLASHING BEHIND

WINDOW SILL LINER DOUBLE GLAZING WINDOW JOINERY

MIN. 8mm PACKER STOPENDS TO SILL FLASHING

FLEXIBLE FLASHING TAPE OVER PERMEABLE

WALL UNDERLAY FOR FULL WIDTH/DEPTH SILL PRE-FINISHED WINDOW SILL FLASHING

AIRSEAL ON BACKING ROD TO RUN COMPRESSIBLE FOAM SEAL. REFER

CONTINUOUSLY AROUND HEAD, SILL AND JAMB TO MRM CODE OF PRACTICE VERSION
5mm GAP
2.2 /2012 FOR REQUIRMENT.

MIN. 8mm COVER

MIN. 8mm COVER

PERMEABLE WALL UNDERLAY,
SHOWN DASHED

5mm GAP

5mm GAP
WINDOW SILL SUPPORT BAR

SEPARATE BATTEN AND CLADDING WITH

DPC AS REQUIRED

COVER CLADDING

COVER CLADDING
PRE-FINISHED SECONDARY FLASHING

60mm

60mm
PRE-FINISHED SELF DRILLING/TAPPING SCREW
WITH RUBBER WASHER FOR FIXING TOP OF
ESPAN™ CLADDING

PRE-FINISHED POP RIVET BEDDED IN

20mm HORIZONTAL CAVITY BATTEN SILICONE OR PRE-FINISHED 8g
WAFER-TEK SCREW 5mm GAP

WALL FRAMING STOPENDS TO WALL CLADDING

INTERNAL WALL LINING METALCRAFT ESPAN™ VERTICAL

CLADDING

- DEPENDING ON ACTUAL SITUATION, A SECONDARY FLASHING
MAY BE REQUIRED. REFER METALCRAFT ROOFING FOR MORE
INFORMATION.
- CAVITY SYSTEM FOR VERTICAL CLADDING : 20mm NOMINAL THICK
(VERTICALLY DRAINING) HORIZONTAL CAVITY SYSTEM WITH BATTENS
AS APPLICABLE TO SUPPORT CLADDINGS & FLASHINGS TO NZBC.
RECESSED WINDOW SILL
DISCLAIMER:
All details are to be used for indicative purposes only and the designer should consult both the MRM
Espan 340 / 470™ RESIDENTIAL VERTICAL CLADDING
code of pratice version 2.2 /2012, E2 and all other relevant building codes
Details of the supporting mechanisms are indicative only. Compliance of the supporting mechanisms

08 / 21
is the responsibility of the designer. Construction detail can vary for wall cladding. The underlay is
detailed as a single line for simplicity and is indicative only. Building paper type and method of Reference RVEP Date 2018 Scale 1:2 Sheet
installation should comply with underlay manufacturers recommendations and NZBC regulations.
 20mm JAMB BATTEN WINDOW JAMB LINER

INTERNAL WALL LINING LINE OF WINDOW SILL LINER BELOW

FLEXIBLE FLASHING TAPE OVER PERMEABLE AIRSEAL ON BACKING ROD TO RUN

WALL UNDERLAY FOR FULL WIDTH/DEPTH CONTINUOUSLY AROUND HEAD,
SILL SILL AND JAMB

PERMEABLE WALL UNDERLAY,

TIMBER PACKER
SHOWN DASHED

STST OR GALV. FLAT HEAD NAIL FOR FLASHING PRE-FINISHED 8g WAFER-TEK

SCREW WITH EPDM WASHER

SEPARATE BATTEN AND FLASHING

WITH DPC AS REQUIRED LINE OF HEAD FLASHING ABOVE

PRE-FINISHED SECONDARY
20mm HORIZONTAL CAVITY
FLASHING
BATTEN

METALCRAFT ESPAN™
5mm GAP LINE OF SILL FLASHING BELOW
VERTICAL CLADDING

DOUBLE GLAZING WINDOW JOINERY

PRE-FINISHED FIXING BRACKET WITH PRE-
FINISHED POP RIVET BEDDED IN SILICONE
OR PRE-FINISHED 8g WAFER-TEK SCREW

MIN. 10mm COVER LINE OF SILL FLASHING BELOW

PRE-FINISHED WINDOW JAMB
FLASHING 5mm GAP
LINE OF HEAD FLASHING ABOVE
DIMENSION TO SUIT

SUGGEST MIN. 50mm

- DEPENDING ON ACTUAL SITUATION, A SECONDARY FLASHING
MAY BE REQUIRED. REFER METALCRAFT ROOFING FOR MORE
INFORMATION.
- CAVITY SYSTEM FOR VERTICAL CLADDING : 20mm NOMINAL THICK
(VERTICALLY DRAINING) HORIZONTAL CAVITY SYSTEM WITH BATTENS
AS APPLICABLE TO SUPPORT CLADDINGS & FLASHINGS TO NZBC.
RECESSED WINDOW JAMB
DISCLAIMER:
All details are to be used for indicative purposes only and the designer should consult both the MRM
Espan 340 / 470™ RESIDENTIAL VERTICAL CLADDING
code of pratice version 2.2 /2012, E2 and all other relevant building codes
Details of the supporting mechanisms are indicative only. Compliance of the supporting mechanisms

09 / 21
is the responsibility of the designer. Construction detail can vary for wall cladding. The underlay is
detailed as a single line for simplicity and is indicative only. Building paper type and method of Reference RVEP Date 2018 Scale 1:2 Sheet
installation should comply with underlay manufacturers recommendations and NZBC regulations.
 ALTERNATIVE OPTION

INTERNAL WALL LINING METALCRAFT ESPAN™ VERTICAL

CLADDING

EXTRA PERMEABLE WALL UNDERLAY

OVER WINDOW HEAD FLASHING, SHOWN 20mm HORIZONTAL CAVITY BATTEN
DASHED
STOPENDS TO HEAD FLASHING
METALCRAFT ESPAN™ CLIP SYSTEM WITH
12G x 35mm SCREWS
SEPERATE BETTEN AND CLADDING
AS REQUIRED WITH EPDM

MIN. 75mm WITHOUT HEM EDGE

MIN.75mm WITHOUT HEM EDGE
CAVITY CLOSER AS REQUIRED TO NZBC

MIN. 50mm COVER

MIN.50mm COVER
STST OR GALV. FLAT HEAD NAIL FOR FLASHING

DRIP EDGE TO CLADDING

GAP MIN. 15mm GAP

MIN. 15mm GAP
PRE-FINISHED HEAD FLASHING WITH 15° FALL

METERBOX LINTEL FRAMING

GAP
PERMEABLE WALL UNDERLAY DRESSED
INTO OPENING WITH FLEXIBLE FLASHING

5mm
5mm
TAPE INSTALLED OVER WRAP TO CORNERS
AT HEAD

AIRSEAL ON BACKING ROD TO RUN

CONTINUOUSLY AROUND HEAD, SILL AND JAMB

TEMPORARY PACKER IF REQUIRED, REMOVED

AFTER FIXING
PRE-FINISHED SELF DRILLING/TAPPING
SCREW WITH RUBBER WASHER
METER BOX
PRE-FINISHED 'U' BRACKET FIXED TO
METAL ANGLE TO BE CONTINUOUS METERBOX BEFORE INSTALLATION
AROUND METER BOX.
LINE OF JAMB FLASHING BEHIND

- CAVITY SYSTEM FOR VERTICAL CLADDING : 20mm NOMINAL THICK

(VERTICALLY DRAINING) HORIZONTAL CAVITY SYSTEM WITH BATTENS
AS APPLICABLE TO SUPPORT CLADDINGS & FLASHINGS TO NZBC.
METERBOX HEAD
DISCLAIMER:
All details are to be used for indicative purposes only and the designer should consult both the MRM
Espan 340 / 470™ RESIDENTIAL VERTICAL CLADDING
code of pratice version 2.2 /2012, E2 and all other relevant building codes
Details of the supporting mechanisms are indicative only. Compliance of the supporting mechanisms

10 / 21
is the responsibility of the designer. Construction detail can vary for wall cladding. The underlay is
detailed as a single line for simplicity and is indicative only. Building paper type and method of Reference RVEP Date 2018 Scale 1:2 Sheet
installation should comply with underlay manufacturers recommendations and NZBC regulations.
 ALTERNATIVE OPTION

LINE OF JAMB FLASHING BEHIND

METAL ANGLE TO BE CONTINUOUS

AROUND METER BOX.

PRE-FINISHED SELF DRILLING/TAPPING

FLEXIBLE FLASHING TAPE OVER PERMEABLE WALL SCREW WITH RUBBER WASHER
UNDERLAY FULL WIDTH/DEPTH SILL

METER BOX STOPENDS TO SILL FLASHING

MIN. 8mm PACKER

PRE-FINISHED SILL FLASHING

AIRSEAL ON BACKING ROD TO RUN STOPENDS TO WALL CLADDING

CONTINUOUSLY AROUND HEAD, SILL AND JAMB

PERMEABLE WALL UNDERLAY,

COMPRESSIBLE FOAM SEAL. REFER
SHOWN DASHED
TO MRM CODE OF PRACTICE
VERSION 2.2 /2012 FOR
REQUIRMENT.
INTERNAL WALL LINING

MIN.100mm
MIN.100mm
PRE-FINISHED SELF DRILLING/TAPPING
SCREW WITH RUBBER WASHER FOR PRE-FINISHED POP RIVET BEDDED IN
FIXING TOP OF ESPAN™ CLADDING SILICONE OR PRE-FINISHED 8g
WAFER-TEK SCREW

SEPERATE BATTEN AND CLADDING AS

REQUIRED WITH EPDM

5mm gap
20mm HORIZONTAL CAVITY BATTEN
5mm GAP
METALCRAFT ESPAN™ VERTICAL
CLADDING
WALL FRAMING

- DEPENDING ON ACTUAL SITUATION, A SECONDARY FLASHING
MAY BE REQUIRED. REFER METALCRAFT ROOFING FOR MORE
INFORMATION.
- CAVITY SYSTEM FOR VERTICAL CLADDING : 20mm NOMINAL THICK
(VERTICALLY DRAINING) HORIZONTAL CAVITY SYSTEM WITH BATTENS
AS APPLICABLE TO SUPPORT CLADDINGS & FLASHINGS TO NZBC.
METERBOX SILL
DISCLAIMER:
All details are to be used for indicative purposes only and the designer should consult both the MRM
Espan 340 / 470™ RESIDENTIAL VERTICAL CLADDING
code of pratice version 2.2 /2012, E2 and all other relevant building codes
Details of the supporting mechanisms are indicative only. Compliance of the supporting mechanisms

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is the responsibility of the designer. Construction detail can vary for wall cladding. The underlay is
detailed as a single line for simplicity and is indicative only. Building paper type and method of Reference RVEP Date 2018 Scale 1:2 Sheet
installation should comply with underlay manufacturers recommendations and NZBC regulations.
INTERNAL WALL LINING AIRSEAL ON BACKING ROD TO RUN
CONTINUOUSLY AROUND HEAD,
SILL AND JAMB

20mm JAMB BATTEN

METER BOX

PERMEABLE WALL UNDERLAY, SHOWN

DASHED

FLEXIBLE FLASHING TAPE OVER

PERMEABLE WALL UNDERLAY FOR FULL TIMBER PACKER
WIDTH/DEPTH SILL
LINE OF HEAD FLASHING ABOVE
STST OR GALV. FLAT HEAD NAIL FOR
FLASHING

20mm HORIZONTAL CAVITY BATTEN

PRE-FINISHED SELF DRILLING/TAPPING
SCREW WITH RUBBER WASHER
METAL ANGLE TO BE CONTINUOUS
AROUND METER BOX.
5mm GAP
METALCRAFT ESPAN™ VERTICAL
CLADDING

PRE-FINISHED POP RIVET BEDDED IN

SILICONE OR PRE-FINISHED 8g WAFER-TEK
LINE OF SILL FLASHING BELOW
SCREW

PRE-FINISHED JAMB FLASHING FIXED TO

METERBOX BEFORE INSTALLATION
LINE OF HEAD FLASHING ABOVE

PRE-FINISHED POP RIVET BEDDED

IN SILICONE OR PRE-FINISHED 8g
WAFER-TEK SCREW

- CAVITY SYSTEM FOR VERTICAL CLADDING : 20mm NOMINAL THICK

(VERTICALLY DRAINING) HORIZONTAL CAVITY SYSTEM WITH BATTENS
AS APPLICABLE TO SUPPORT CLADDINGS & FLASHINGS TO NZBC.
METERBOX JAMB
DISCLAIMER:
All details are to be used for indicative purposes only and the designer should consult both the MRM
Espan 340 / 470™ RESIDENTIAL VERTICAL CLADDING
code of pratice version 2.2 /2012, E2 and all other relevant building codes
Details of the supporting mechanisms are indicative only. Compliance of the supporting mechanisms

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is the responsibility of the designer. Construction detail can vary for wall cladding. The underlay is
detailed as a single line for simplicity and is indicative only. Building paper type and method of Reference RVEP Date 2018 Scale 1:2 Sheet
installation should comply with underlay manufacturers recommendations and NZBC regulations.
 METALCRAFT ESPAN™
VERTICAL CLADDING

PERMEABLE WALL
UNDERLAY, SHOWN DASHED

20mm HORIZONTAL CAVITY

BATTEN

5mm GAP
POP RIVET BEDDED IN SILICONE OR PRE- SEPERATE BATTEN AND
FINISHED 8g WAFER-TEK SCREW CLADDING WITH DPC AS
REQUIRED

PRE-FINISHED 8g WAFER-TEK
SCREW WITH EPDM WASHER

INTERNAL WALL LINING

PRE-FINISHED INTERNAL
CORNER FLASHING
PRE-FINISHED SECONDARY
5mm GAP

FLASHING

WALL FRAMING

- CAVITY SYSTEM FOR VERTICAL CLADDING : 20mm NOMINAL THICK

(VERTICALLY DRAINING) HORIZONTAL CAVITY SYSTEM WITH BATTENS
AS APPLICABLE TO SUPPORT CLADDINGS & FLASHINGS TO NZBC.
INTERNAL CORNER
DISCLAIMER:
All details are to be used for indicative purposes only and the designer should consult both the MRM
Espan 340 / 470™ RESIDENTIAL VERTICAL CLADDING
code of pratice version 2.2 /2012, E2 and all other relevant building codes
Details of the supporting mechanisms are indicative only. Compliance of the supporting mechanisms

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is the responsibility of the designer. Construction detail can vary for wall cladding. The underlay is
detailed as a single line for simplicity and is indicative only. Building paper type and method of Reference RVEP Date 2018 Scale 1:2 Sheet
installation should comply with underlay manufacturers recommendations and NZBC regulations.
 PRE-FINISHED EXTERNAL
CORNER FLASHING

5mm GAP
POP RIVET BEDDED IN
SILICONE OR PRE-
FINISHED 8g WAFER-TEK
SCREW

PRE-FINISHED
SECONDARY FLASHING

METALCRAFT ESPAN™
VERTICAL CLADDING

PRE-FINISHED 8g WAFER-TEK SCREW

WITH EPDM WASHER
SEPERATE BATTEN AND
PERMEABLE WALL UNDERLAY, SHOWN CLADDING WITH DPC AS
DASHED REQUIRED

WALL FRAMING

20mm HORIZONTAL CAVITY

INTERNAL WALL LINING BATTEN

- CAVITY SYSTEM FOR VERTICAL CLADDING : 20mm NOMINAL THICK

(VERTICALLY DRAINING) HORIZONTAL CAVITY SYSTEM WITH BATTENS
AS APPLICABLE TO SUPPORT CLADDINGS & FLASHINGS TO NZBC.
EXTERNAL CORNER
DISCLAIMER:
All details are to be used for indicative purposes only and the designer should consult both the MRM
Espan 340 / 470™ RESIDENTIAL VERTICAL CLADDING
code of pratice version 2.2 /2012, E2 and all other relevant building codes
Details of the supporting mechanisms are indicative only. Compliance of the supporting mechanisms

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is the responsibility of the designer. Construction detail can vary for wall cladding. The underlay is
detailed as a single line for simplicity and is indicative only. Building paper type and method of Reference RVEP Date 2018 Scale 1:2 Sheet
installation should comply with underlay manufacturers recommendations and NZBC regulations.
SEPARATE BATTEN AND METALCRAFT ESPAN™
FLASHING AS REQUIRED WITH VERTICAL CLADDING
DPC SOAKER FLASHING ONLY REQUIRED TO
LINE UP WITH WINDOW JAMB ABOVE.
REFER TO MRM CODE OF PRACTICE
VERSION 2.2 /2012 FOR REQUIRMENT.
PRE-FINISHED SOAKER 20mm HORIZONTAL CAVITY
FLASHING TO LINE UP WITH BATTEN
WINDOW JAMB ABOVE

PERMEABLE WALL PRE-FINISHED FLAT HEAD

UNDERLAY, SHOWN WAFER-TEK SCREW WITH
DASHED EPDM WASHER

INTERNAL WALL LINING WALL FRAMING

- CAVITY SYSTEM FOR VERTICAL CLADDING : 20mm NOMINAL THICK

(VERTICALLY DRAINING) HORIZONTAL CAVITY SYSTEM WITH BATTENS
AS APPLICABLE TO SUPPORT CLADDINGS & FLASHINGS TO NZBC.
SOAKER FLASHING
DISCLAIMER:
All details are to be used for indicative purposes only and the designer should consult both the MRM
Espan 340 / 470™ RESIDENTIAL VERTICAL CLADDING
code of pratice version 2.2 /2012, E2 and all other relevant building codes
Details of the supporting mechanisms are indicative only. Compliance of the supporting mechanisms

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is the responsibility of the designer. Construction detail can vary for wall cladding. The underlay is
detailed as a single line for simplicity and is indicative only. Building paper type and method of Reference RVEP Date 2018 Scale 1:2 Sheet
installation should comply with underlay manufacturers recommendations and NZBC regulations.
SEPARATE BATTEN AND FLASHING AS
REQUIRED WITH DPC
PRE FINISHED
ALUMINIUM FLASHING
METALCRAFT ESPAN™ VERTICAL
CLADDING

20mm HORIZONTAL CAVITY MIN. 50mm

FIBRE CEMENT BOARD
BATTEN BY OTHERS

5mm GAP

PERMEABLE WALL
PRE FINISHED SCREW UNDERLAY, SHOWN
WITH RUBBER DASHED
WASHER

INTERNAL WALL LINING

- CAVITY SYSTEM FOR VERTICAL CLADDING : 20mm NOMINAL THICK

(VERTICALLY DRAINING) HORIZONTAL CAVITY SYSTEM WITH BATTENS
AS APPLICABLE TO SUPPORT CLADDINGS & FLASHINGS TO NZBC.
CHANGE IN CLADDING
DISCLAIMER:
All details are to be used for indicative purposes only and the designer should consult both the MRM
Espan 340 / 470™ RESIDENTIAL VERTICAL CLADDING
code of pratice version 2.2 /2012, E2 and all other relevant building codes
Details of the supporting mechanisms are indicative only. Compliance of the supporting mechanisms

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is the responsibility of the designer. Construction detail can vary for wall cladding. The underlay is
detailed as a single line for simplicity and is indicative only. Building paper type and method of Reference RVEP Date 2018 Scale 1:2 Sheet
installation should comply with underlay manufacturers recommendations and NZBC regulations.
 ALTERNATIVE OPTION
CONCRETE WALL BY
OTHERS
Mastic bead

Rawlplug
METALCRAFT ESPAN™ VERTICAL
CLADDING PRE-FINISHED POP RIVET
BEDDED IN SILICONE

20mm HORIZONTAL CAVITY CONTINUOUS AIR SEAL ON

BATTEN BACKING ROD

5mm GAP
PRE FINISHED ALUMINIUM
FLASHING

PRE-FINISHED
SECONDARY FLASHING

SEPARATE BATTEN AND

FLASHING AS REQUIRED
WITH DPC

WALL FRAMING

DPC

PRE FINISHED SCREW

WITH RUBBER PERMEABLE WALL
WASHER UNDERLAY, SHOWN
DASHED
INTERNAL WALL
LINING

- CAVITY SYSTEM FOR VERTICAL CLADDING : 20mm NOMINAL THICK

(VERTICALLY DRAINING) HORIZONTAL CAVITY SYSTEM WITH BATTENS
AS APPLICABLE TO SUPPORT CLADDINGS & FLASHINGS TO NZBC.
CLADDING ABUTMENT
DISCLAIMER:
All details are to be used for indicative purposes only and the designer should consult both the MRM
Espan 340 / 470™ RESIDENTIAL VERTICAL CLADDING
code of pratice version 2.2 /2012, E2 and all other relevant building codes
Details of the supporting mechanisms are indicative only. Compliance of the supporting mechanisms

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is the responsibility of the designer. Construction detail can vary for wall cladding. The underlay is
detailed as a single line for simplicity and is indicative only. Building paper type and method of Reference RVEP Date 2018 Scale 1:2 Sheet
installation should comply with underlay manufacturers recommendations and NZBC regulations.
INTERNAL WALL LINING METALCRAFT ESPAN™
VERTICAL CLADDING

WALL FRAMING PERMEABLE WALL UNDERLAY, SHOWN

DASHED

METALCRAFT ESPAN™ CLIP SYSTEM

WITH 12G x 35mm SCREWS 20mm HORIZONTAL CAVITY BATTEN

SEPERATE BATTEN AND CLADDING AS

STST OR GALV. FLAT HEAD NAIL FOR REQUIRED WITH EPDM
FLASHING

PRE-FINISHED NON-PERFORATED
PRE-PRIMED SKIRTING CLOSURE FLASHING WITH 10° FALL

CAVITY CLOSER AS REQUIRED TO

CONCRETE SLAB NZBC

MIN. 50mm LAP

DRIP EDGE TO CLADDING
MIN. 15mm GAP
GAP
ATION
3-5mm
VENTIL
- CAVITY SYSTEM FOR VERTICAL CLADDING : 20mm NOMINAL THICK
(VERTICALLY DRAINING) HORIZONTAL CAVITY SYSTEM WITH BATTENS
AS APPLICABLE TO SUPPORT CLADDINGS & FLASHINGS TO NZBC.
BOTTOM OF CLADDING (FLUSH)
DISCLAIMER:
All details are to be used for indicative purposes only and the designer should consult both the MRM
Espan 340 / 470™ RESIDENTIAL VERTICAL CLADDING
code of pratice version 2.2 /2012, E2 and all other relevant building codes
Details of the supporting mechanisms are indicative only. Compliance of the supporting mechanisms

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is the responsibility of the designer. Construction detail can vary for wall cladding. The underlay is
detailed as a single line for simplicity and is indicative only. Building paper type and method of Reference RVEP Date 2018 Scale 1:2 Sheet
installation should comply with underlay manufacturers recommendations and NZBC regulations.
 ALTERNATIVE OPTION

METALCRAFT ESPAN™ VERTICAL

CLADDING
INTERNAL WALL LINING
SEPERATE BATTEN AND CLADDING AS
REQUIRED WITH DPC
WALL FRAMING
20mm HORIZONTAL CAVITY BATTEN

METALCRAFT ESPAN™ CLIP SYSTEM PERMEABLE WALL UNDERLAY OVER

WITH 12G x 35mm SCREW FLASHING, SHOWN DASHED

CAVITY CLOSER AS REQUIRED TO

NZBC
STST OR GALV. FLAT HEAD NAIL FOR
FLASHING

MIN. 75mm COVER

PRE-FINISHED NON-PERFORATED
CLOSURE FLASHING WITH 10° FALL

PRE-PRIMED SKIRTING

P
N GA
CONCRETE SLAB

LTIO
NTIA

MIN. 50mm LAP

m VE
MIN. 50mm LAP

3-5m
6mm GAP

- CAVITY SYSTEM FOR VERTICAL CLADDING : 20mm NOMINAL THICK

(VERTICALLY DRAINING) HORIZONTAL CAVITY SYSTEM WITH BATTENS
AS APPLICABLE TO SUPPORT CLADDINGS & FLASHINGS TO NZBC.
BOTTOM OF CLADDING (RECESSED)
DISCLAIMER:
All details are to be used for indicative purposes only and the designer should consult both the MRM
Espan 340 / 470™ RESIDENTIAL VERTICAL CLADDING
code of pratice version 2.2 /2012, E2 and all other relevant building codes
Details of the supporting mechanisms are indicative only. Compliance of the supporting mechanisms

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is the responsibility of the designer. Construction detail can vary for wall cladding. The underlay is
detailed as a single line for simplicity and is indicative only. Building paper type and method of Reference RVEP Date 2018 Scale 1:2 Sheet
installation should comply with underlay manufacturers recommendations and NZBC regulations.
 RECESSED WINDOW FLASHINGS

HEAD FLASHING
METALCRAFT
ESPAN™ VERTICAL
CLADDING

ALUMINIUM
WINDOW
JOINERY

JAMB FLASHING

SILL FLASHING

- CAVITY SYSTEM FOR VERTICAL CLADDING : 20mm NOMINAL THICK

(VERTICALLY DRAINING) HORIZONTAL CAVITY SYSTEM WITH BATTENS
AS APPLICABLE TO SUPPORT CLADDINGS & FLASHINGS TO NZBC.
3D WINDOW FLASHINGS
DISCLAIMER:
All details are to be used for indicative purposes only and the designer should consult both the MRM
Espan 340 / 470™ RESIDENTIAL VERTICAL CLADDING
code of pratice version 2.2 /2012, E2 and all other relevant building codes
Details of the supporting mechanisms are indicative only. Compliance of the supporting mechanisms

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is the responsibility of the designer. Construction detail can vary for wall cladding. The underlay is
detailed as a single line for simplicity and is indicative only. Building paper type and method of Reference RVEP Date 2018 Scale Sheet
installation should comply with underlay manufacturers recommendations and NZBC regulations.
 N
MI
m m
0
20 ING
PEN METALCRAFT ESPAN™ VERTICAL
O
CLADDING
N E
MI
m m SID
R
50 THE
EI

LIP OF DISCHARGE AT LOWEST POINT

OF ROOF

OPENING
75 mm MIN

OVERFLOW BELOW OPENING LEVEL, 1.5 x

CROSS-SECTION AREA OF DOWNPIPE

DOWNPIPE

- CAVITY SYSTEM FOR VERTICAL CLADDING : 20mm NOMINAL THICK

(VERTICALLY DRAINING) HORIZONTAL CAVITY SYSTEM WITH BATTENS
AS APPLICABLE TO SUPPORT CLADDINGS & FLASHINGS TO NZBC.
3D RAINWATER HEAD
DISCLAIMER:
All details are to be used for indicative purposes only and the designer should consult both the MRM
Espan 340 / 470™ RESIDENTIAL VERTICAL CLADDING
code of pratice version 2.2 /2012, E2 and all other relevant building codes
Details of the supporting mechanisms are indicative only. Compliance of the supporting mechanisms

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is the responsibility of the designer. Construction detail can vary for wall cladding. The underlay is
detailed as a single line for simplicity and is indicative only. Building paper type and method of Reference RVEP Date 2018 Scale Sheet
installation should comply with underlay manufacturers recommendations and NZBC regulations.