- Meets the NCC 2025 drained and ventilated cavity requirement - pairs with Cavi-Vent X12 for a 12mm minimum cavity in Climate Zones 6, 7 and 8
- Builds a consistent 12mm cavity with a thermal break included (R0.32 at 12mm)
- Peel, stick, done — self-adhesive install with no fixings or power tools
- Straighter cladding lines and fewer callbacks, thanks to high compression strength
- Won't rot, swell, absorb moisture or attract termites - waterproof XPS that performs for the life of the wall
NCC 2025 now calls for a drained and ventilated cavity on timber and steel framed builds in Climate Zones 6, 7 and 8. For a lot of builders that's new territory – and the liability sits with you for years. Cavi-Break X12 is where that cavity starts. Cavi-Break X12 is a two-in-one cavity batten and thermal break. Fixed vertically between your frame and cladding, it holds a consistent 12mm cavity so the wall can drain and breathe – cutting condensation, mould and rot risk – while breaking the thermal bridge through the frame, adding R0.32 at 12mm to your wall. Made from high-compression XPS, it won't rot, swell, absorb moisture or attract termites, and it keeps cladding lines dead straight – no waves, no costly callbacks. The self-adhesive backing means peel, stick, done – no fixings, no power tools, no drill damage to frames. It suits fibre cement, timber, metal and most lightweight cladding on residential and light commercial builds. Paired with Cavi-Vent X12, it forms one complete 12mm drained and ventilated cavity system – the same on timber or steel – backed by ATI's 10-year product warranty. Build better, from the inside out.