Installation - Flashings
Brick veneer clad buildings must also be adequately flashed so that any water absorbed by the brickwork is directed out and away from the wall.
![Diagram showing the base of a veneer wall on a raft slab. A membrane is wrapped under the flashing in the slab. Below the slab is compacted fill. Flashing/DPC is placed a minimum of 20 mm above the slab to a height of 150 mm min. Weep holes are shown at 1200 centres max.](images/page_003_install_flash.jpg)
Base of a veneer wall on a raft slab
Brick veneer clad buildings must also be adequately flashed so that any water absorbed by the brickwork is directed out and away from the wall.