Waterproofing / External Waterproofing / Threshold / Sub-sill on Hob

1 min read 11 October 2024

Sometimes hobs are necessary – but they are trip hazards and increase building costs.

 

    • avoid hobs if possible by working with your Designer / Certifier
    • plan wall flashing to threshold subsill joint really carefully – set an example up on the first balcony
    • pour integral with slab where possible
    • I like a small slope to exterior – difficult to do but possible
    • carefully plan how the reveals drain INTO the subsill
Let’s not hobble our work with leaking hobs that trip occupants!

 


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