When a dwelling has what is known as ‘Direct-Fixed’ monolithic cladding this typically means that the cladding is either Cement Plaster or Acrylic type Texture Coating over a backing substrate of either fibre cement board (Harditex, Hardibacker or similar) or polystyrene sheet (EIFS) and was constructed prior to the 2004 Building Act requiring a Ventilated Cavity System.