Tech Talk: Weatherproofing

<p>Bricks are a versatile construction material that are used for a wide variety of structures. Weatherproofing is important for all types of structures.</p> <p>In this episode, your host Elizabeth McIntyre and Think Brick’s civil engineer, Keanu Andrews will explore the weatherproofing considerations outlined in the Australian Standard 3700, and the requirements to be adhered to when building various types of walls;</p> <p>The podcast incorporates the following topics:</p> <ul> <li>Exploring the definition of weatherproofing in layman's terms,</li> <li>The damage water and moisture can have on the internal components of your home or building,</li> <li>Structural Integrity of brickwork due to repeated wetting and drying,</li> <li>Weatherproofing requirements for different types of walls such as; Veneer, Cavity and Solid brick walls.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><em>This episode and many others can be found on all major platforms,</em> <a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/think-brick/id1523569125?ls=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em>Apple Podcasts</em></a><em>,</em> <a href= "https://open.spotify.com/show/2l3t9VW9kHVWEemYQkf8fN" target= "_blank" rel="noopener"><em>Spotify,</em></a> <em>and</em> <a href= "https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly90aGlua2JyaWNrLmxpYnN5bi5jb20vcnNz" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em>Google Podcasts</em></a><em>. If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to Rate & Subscribe to our podcast to never miss out a new episode. You can also let us know who you want to hear next and what topics we should talk about by leaving us a Review on</em> <a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/think-brick/id1523569125?ls=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em>Apple Podcasts.</em></a></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Mentioned in the episode:</strong></p> <p><a href="https://www.thinkbrick.com.au/Technical/FactSheets" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Think Brick Technical Factsheets</a></p> <p><a href= "https://www.thinkbrick.com.au/Technical/Manuals/technical-manuals" target="_blank" rel="noop