1. Except as permitted by Sentences (2) to (4), cladding shall be fastened to the framing members or furring members, or to blocking between the framing members.
2. Vertical lumber and stucco lath or reinforcing are permitted to be attached to sheathing only where the sheathing consists of not less than
   1. 14.3 mm lumber,
   2. 12.5 mm plywood, or
   3. 12.5 mm OSB or waferboard.
3. Vertically applied metal siding and wood shingles and shakes are permitted to be attached to the sheathing only where the sheathing consists of not less than
   1. 14.3 mm lumber,
   2. 7.5 mm plywood, or
   3. 7.5 mm OSB or waferboard.
4. Where wood shingles or shakes are applied to sheathing which is not suitable for attaching the shingles or shakes, the shingles or shakes are permitted to be attached to a wood lath not less than 38 mm by 9.5 mm thick securely nailed to the framing and applied as described in Article 9.27.7.5.

1. Blocking for the attachment of cladding shall be not less than 38 mm by 38 mm lumber securely nailed to the framing and spaced not more than 600 mm o.c.

1. Except as permitted in Sentence 9.27.5.1.(4), furring for the attachment of cladding shall be not less than 19 mm by 38 mm lumber when applied over sheathing.
2. When applied without sheathing, furring referred to in Sentence (1) shall be not less than
   1. 19 mm by 64 mm lumber on supports spaced not more than 400 mm o.c., or
   2. 19 mm by 89 mm lumber on supports spaced not more than 600 mm o.c.
3. Furring referred to in Sentence (1) shall be
   1. securely fastened to the framing, and
   2. spaced not more than 600 mm o.c.

1. Nail or staple size and spacing for the attachment of cladding and trim shall conform to Table 9.27.5.4.

Table 9.27.5.4.
Attachment of Cladding
Forming Part of Sentence 9.27.5.4.(1)

1. Nails or staples for the attachment of cladding and wood trim shall be corrosion-resistant and shall be compatible with the cladding material.

1. Fasteners for metal or vinyl cladding shall be positioned to permit expansion and contraction of the cladding.

1. Fasteners for shakes and shingles shall penetrate through the nail-holding base or not less than 19 mm into the framing.
2. Fasteners for cladding other than that described in Sentence (1) shall penetrate through the nail-holding base or not less than 25 mm into the framing.