Can you install weatherboard cladding over brick?

[georgie]

Hi, 

I am really needing some advice about whether anyone has ever installed weatherboard cladding over their brick exterior? I love the Hamptons/Victorian/coastal look and our brick exterior is in desperate need of a revamp (they’re the old yellow 70’s coloured bricks). I’m also keen to hear whether it turned out what you expected or if you had a lot of issues with it.

Thanks in advance for any feedback 😊

[BIM_Engineer]

Hi @georgie
You can clad over brickwork
It will require either metal or timber battens fixed to the brickwork
Consideration also needs to be given to Flashing around openings ie windows and doors, brick weep holes, waterproofing, etc

Also check with your Council regarding compliance and energy requirements
You will need to put up photos as there are numerous details, these photos will also help others
Cheers
Chris

[Jason]

Hi @georgie,

Let me tag @2Belindas for you to see if she has had any experience cladding over brick in her renovation work. You might also be interested in discussions like this one about rendering as an option.

Many thanks for joining in the discussion on Workshop. We're excited to see how this project progresses and know that you'll get loads of helpful information, advice and inspiration from other community members. Please let me know if you ever need a hand getting the most from the site or have any feedback about how we can improve Workshop for you.

Welcome,

Jason

[BIM_Engineer]

Here's my2c on Cladding and non-compliance

With new Engineering and Building Compliance Certification Regulations about to come in and

Combustible Cladding is becoming an insurance "Disaster" for the construction Industry

I suggest you get the best BIM Wall Details , Data and project planning tools that you can afford

Post back, PM or email if you require further assistance

[JamesG]

Hey Georgie, did you get any good advice on this? I'm keen to do the same thing. 

[MitchellMc]

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @JamesG. It's wonderful to have you join us, and many thanks for your question about cladding over brick.

James Hardie actually has a FAQ on Cladding your Hamptons home, in case you were going for a similar look as @georgie. As mentioned, the simple answer is yes, you can install Weatherboards over bricks and it's something that is regularly done. However, this requires the installation of timber or steel battens over the brickwork, followed by a water-permeable membrane. You'll then be able to attach the Weatherboards to your battens. You cannot fix the Weatherboards directly to the brickwork.

Please let me know if you have any questions; I'd be happy to answer them.

Mitchell
 

[kingy13]

Hi @MitchellMc 

I am looking at cladding at the moment over existing Brick Veneer house.  I am aware of the need to batten brick to install cladding. Does the  brick veneer need to be reinforced in any way to avoid wall being pulled over from extra weight? i.e. additional brick ties to timber frame?

[EricL]

Hello @kingy13 

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. It's sensational to have you join us.

My apologies for the late reply. Would you happen to know what your brick veneer is anchored to? Is it a masonry wall or a timber framed wall with FC sheeting in front of it? Your assessment is correct as the extra weight will definitely play a factor in the installation of the Weatherboards.

Once you provide me with the necessary information, I can then ask our supplier regarding the installation over brick veneer. 

I look forward to hearing from you.

Eric

[kingy13]

Hi Eric 

thanks for the reply. 

the brick exterior of the home is anchored to the internal stud walls with brick ties. I am looking to use Hardie Linea cladding over the brick by anchoring timber battens to the brick. 

[EricL]

Hello @kingy13 

I've just been in contact with JH technical team, and they've informed me that it would be best to engage the services of a structural engineer when designing and building the batten frame. I'm afraid adding additional brick ties will not be enough to hold the weight of the weatherboard.

If you need further assistance, please let me know.

Eric