Chapman v Western Bay of Plenty District Council [pdf, 364 KB]
...partly because the manufacturer’s recommendations were not referred to or followed. [62] Mr Braddock says that the Harditex sheet was always finished 3- 5mm above the head flashing to ensure a capillary break and that the plasterer was responsible for filling and sealing around the head flashings and windows to ensure a weathertight finish. The plasterer was asked to ensure the cladding was correct before plastering. Mr Braddock says he had no supervisory role over the pla...