Browse Forums Building A New House Re: gypsum ceiling installed before metal roof is installed 4Jul 29, 2013 3:14 pm Intrestingly I had this question as well.. Our eaves and garage are nominated to be hardieflex material which are weather resistant etc.. But I have seen builders installing them on several homes before the roof goes on.. We are not upto that stage yet but I am very intrested to know if anyone questioned their builders.. see link below.. http://www.jameshardie.com.au/products/ ... Jan+12.pdf if you scroll to page 4.. section 2.4 see below 2.4 durability All sheets should be dry before fixing to framing. This will improve jointing durability. Sheets should not be fixed into position before the roof covering is installed and made watertight. My Building Thread: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=62776 Fine with me... just let 'em step in with some affordable (but good) gear... 12 5485 The unit normally clips into a metal plate screwed to the wall, either plate is not flush, or unit not hooked in and could be hanging from the pipes partly, either might… 2 15791 I am in the same situation, would you be able to give some insights in to this? I am in SA 8 17047 |