Should I use a breather membrane

[Wrightbuild23]

Hi All,

I would like to clad part of my brick built house with timber cladding for purely aesthetic reasons. The wall construction is insulated brick & block cavity wall and as far as I'm aware is all in good condition with no issues. I was thinking of fixing vertical battens then horizontal cladding directly to the brickwork but wonder if I should use breather membrane first?

Any thoughts would be appreciated.

 

[tony1851]

Assuming this is external??

No need for a breather membrane - just vertical battens and cladding. Allow air to circulate by leaving a gap at the top and bottom.

 

[Wrightbuild23]

Yes external, thanks for your advice

 

[chappers]

Assuming this is external??

No need for a breather membrane - just vertical battens and cladding. Allow air to circulate by leaving a gap at the top and bottom.

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