What is a cladding material?

What is a cladding material?

Cladding is the application of one material over another to provide a skin or layer. In construction, cladding is used to provide a degree of thermal insulation and weather resistance, and to improve the appearance of buildings.

What is the gap between cladding?

horizontal cladding should be cut to ensure a minimum 8mm gap before vertical members of windows, doors, corner trims or similar. This allows airflow to the end of the boards which aids drying and helps prevent excessive moisture uptake.

How do you fix cladding?

Cladding fixing positions

1. Use double battens to support abutting boards.
2. Pre-drill fixing points at board ends to prevent splitting.
3. For boards 100mm and wider, use two fixings per board at every batten.
4. On boards under 100mm in width, use one centrally placed fixing.

How do you fit an external cladding?

So, how do you exactly fit external cladding to your home?…

1. Step 1 – Measuring of Exterior Walls.
2. Step 2 – Fit All The Sheafing.
3. Step 3 – House wrap and Foam insulation.
4. Step 4 – The First Row of Cladding.
5. Step 5 – Install The Next Rows.
6. Step 6 – Add The Trims and Corner Pieces.
7. Step 7 – Repeat For All Walls.

What is cladding used for?

The term cladding, in its most common usage, refers to the outer skin(s) applied to a high rise building to increase thermal energy efficiency, and/or to improve aesthetics while not adversely affecting weather resistance.

What is cladding and its types?

Their types differ in material, texture and dimensions. Some of the common indoor wall cladding types are wood cladding, steel cladding, stone cladding, etc. Important types of indoor wall cladding available in the market are discussed in this article.

Do you need a gap between membrane and cladding?

A gap (normally at least 25mm (1 inch) for timber) for air circulation is required behind the cladding to ensure that moisture is not trapped. This needs to be considered where insulation is required behind the cladding, most insulation materials will need to go behind the vapour barrier membrane.

What is shadow gap cladding?

Vertical Shadow Gap Cladding is increasingly popular with stylish architecturally lead projects. When installed this vertical cladding creates a pronounced 10mm square shadow gap which uses natural sunlight to visually enhance the building. A modern and striking profile.

What are the different types of Thermowood® pine cladding?

There are seven standard ThermoWood -D pine cladding profiles to choose from as well as a range of special order ThermoWood ® pine and spruce profiles. Uncoated ThermoWood-D (pine) exterior cladding can provide a 30-year desired service life.

What is Thermowood and how is it made?

Thermowood, also known as heat treated timber, is a beautiful, sustainable timber material produced using chemical-free heat treatment. How is Thermowood Produced? Thermowood is created by heat treating Scandinavian softwood to temperatures ranging from 180 – 230° in special chamber kilns for up to 96 hours.

Why choose norclad for Thermowood?

Here at NORclad, we are one of the leading suppliers of Thermowood cladding in the UK. With over 40 years of experience in sourcing, developing, manufacturing and distributing sustainable products, we are experts in the field and first port of call for architects, designers, contractors and builders.

How long does uncoated Thermowood-D (pine) exterior cladding last?

Uncoated ThermoWood-D (pine) exterior cladding can provide a 30-year desired service life. This calculation is based on a number of conditions including: the quality of the workmanship at the time of installation, and the exposure of cladding to the weather including location, elevation and design.