The recent storms have highlighted and reported a weakness in a commonplace cavity wall construction detail. Subsequently, the longest-established cavity tray company – Cavity Trays Ltd – has reported a surge in demand for one of its products, that eliminates the problematic construction detail.
The Type CD Cavity Dropcloak when used to protect cavity insulation and/or spandrel integration in gable walls, can eliminate the structural separation that weakens the gable masonry triangle. The moulded Type CD protects as required, but does so whilst maintaining structural continuity. Look at this link to see why its so important: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uny6Doq1-UI
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