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Fitting Instructions for uPVC Cladding

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uPVC Cladding is becoming increasingly popular, one of the reasons being that it can drastically improve the aesthetics of a property. Cladding was once used to replace old rotten wooden cladding whereas now uPVC Cladding is a firm favourite for new builds. With 11 colours to choose from there is something to suit everyone’s taste, and now installing it couldn’t be easier – just use the below easy to follow fitting instructions for a hassle free cladding installation.

 

Before You Get Started

 

  • It’s an obvious one but please ensure you adhere to any health and safety regulations, and if you are not confident – call in the professionals!
  • Check that the timber you are fixing to is of sound condition and check all timber battens have been treated with a preservation solution if required.
  • 150mm Shiplap and 100mm Open-V Cladding should be fixed at 600mm centres, unless the boards are being installed above second storey height, in which case, we recommend fixing them at 400mm intervals – this will also be the case when fitting foiled cladding (i.e. any coloured uPVC cladding).
  • A clear air space of 25mm must be available behind the cladding to allow for ventilation, the most common method to achieve this is to use 25mm x 38mm fixing battens. 

 

How to Install

 

  • The first step in the installation process is to secure trims around the areas you are looking to clad –  the recommended products for this would be the 2 Part U-Channel Cladding Trim (G2UCW) or the Cladding U Trim (GUCW), for 90° corners G2ECW would be the most appropriate solution.
  • Due to the hidden fixing points on both the Shiplap and Open V Cladding we recommend using our Stainless Steel Cladding pins (GCP30) to fix the boards to the timber battens.
  • When pinning the cladding, start from the centre, working your way outwards to the edges of the board.
  • When pinning the next boards in place it is important to remember to allow for an expansion of 5mm at each end – this is the same whether you are fitting the cladding vertically or horizontally.
  • When joining lengths our Cladding Joint Covers (GSJ150W) or Cladding Centre Joint Trims (GCJW) are recommended – these are available in the full range of colours.

 

Tool / Equipment Checklist

 

  • All the required health and safety equipment
  • Cladding Boards
  • Cladding Starter Trims
  • Cladding 90° Angle Trims (if required)
  • Cladding Joints / End Caps (if required)
  • Cladding Pins
  • Fine toothed saw to cut to size

 

For further fitting advice, please do not hesitate to contact our team on 01254 918 046 or simply drop us an email at [email protected] and we’ll get back to you within 1 working day.