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Building Code Clause E2 requires external roof, wall claddings and external openings to prevent external moisture from causing undue dampness or damage. A risk matrix is prepared for each external face where the roof pitch is >10° (E2/AS1 Table 7, Situation 1) •mm – for VH wind zones and L, M and H wind zones where the roof pitch is E2/AS1 Table 7, Situation 2) •mm – for EH wind zones (E2/AS1 Table 7, Situation 3)Cover to the roofing shall be: for profiled metal – at least two crests (Figure 1) IntroductionScope of this documentE2/VM2 is a means of testing and demonstrating that a wall cladding system will prevent the penetration of water to the extent required by clause E of the Building CodeE2/VM2 applies to buildings that fit within the scope of BRANZ EM7 This guide is a companion guide to Acceptable Solution E2/AS1 for Building Code clause E2 External Moisture. It can help designers, builders, councils and building owners understand potential weathertightness risks of a proposed design and options to either manage or reduce them. Building Code Clause E2 requires external roof, wall claddings and external openings to prevent external moisture from causing undue dampness or damage 1, · The Acceptable Solution E2/AS1, for Building Code Clause E2 External Moisture, describes the particular clearances required for wall claddings and relative floor levels, and the requirement for water to drain away from the threshold. The risk matrix identifies six different risk factor categories, each of which is assessed with a low, medium, high, very high or extra high-risk severity (see Tablefrom E2/AS1). Air seals. Help in identifying individual building features that require Representing members in the window and glass industry The image below demonstrates that some details show a ‘touch’ fit, and others an unspecified gap. While Acceptable Solutions are not mandatory, they provide one way to comply with the Building Code Acceptable Solutions and Verification Methods are referred to by the Building Code clause and unique identification number, for example: the Acceptable Solution for Clause E2 External Moisture is known as E2/AS1 and the Verification Method for Clause G4 Ventilation is known as G4/VMThe exceptions to this format are the Simple House Overhang dimensions. Acceptable Solution E2/AS1 provides a means of compliance with Building Code Clause E2 External Moisture. Installations on-site have produced varying gapsE2/AS1 is a risk matrix, which allows designers to calculate the weathertightness risk of the building envelope. Description. E2/AS1 outlines critical dimensions for head flashings, but does not give a dimension for the gap between the head flashing and the window head flange. It requires buildings to be constructed to provide adequate , · This resource citesdocuments (show Citations) Acceptable Solution E2/AS1 provides a means of compliance with Building Code Clause E2 External Moisture.