Indicative detailing - The Hempcrete Topic: Designing and Building with Hemp-lime - page 566

Hung-tile cladding provides extra protection to this ex-
posed hempcrete gable. This replicates the original gable
detail in this listed timber-frame cottage.
Masonry cladding
When applying masonry cladding to a hempcrete wall, the cladding bears on to the plinth
and is tied back to the timber frame with stainless-steel cladding ties. As with other forms
of cladding, a ventilated air gap is included (see Figure 35 ) . Owing to the weight of ma-
sonry cladding and therefore its requirement for good support, it is sensible to keep the
cladding as close to the timber frame as possible, which means the frame should be on the
external side of the wall, with a vapour-permeable membrane fixed to it for airtightness
and protection against moisture ingress. In this situation it is vital that the cavity between
the membrane-covered frame and the masonry provides effective ventilation, so it is essen-