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Softwood Cladding Fixing Tips

Best practises & techniques

Softwood Cladding Fixing Tips

Acclimatisation Timber is a natural material and as such will respond to the environment. All timber will swell and shrink as moisture is absorbed and lost...
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Moisture movement

What to expect

Moisture movement

The point that moisture in timber matches that of its surrounding environment is called the Equilibrium Moisture Content. For properly installed cladding in the...
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Timber Cladding Fire Retardancy

Regulations and classifications

Timber Cladding Fire Retardancy

  Is wood cladding a fire risk? Technically speaking, large areas of wood are difficult to ignite quickly because as the exterior surface chars,...
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Timber Durability

A key performance factor

Timber Durability

  Many hardwood species of timber have natural durability and can be used outdoors untreated. The downside to this is that the cost of these naturally...
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Fire performance of timber cladding

Classification at a glance

Fire performance of timber cladding

Class Definition Description Examples A1 Non-combustible No contribution to fire Glass /...
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Types of Fire Retardant Treatment for Cladding

Learn about Impregnation, Surface Application & Dipping

Types of Fire Retardant Treatment for Cladding

The three most common methods of applying flame retardant are:- Impregnation in high pressure autoclaves Surface applied under factory-controlled...
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Timber Density

Understand why it matters

Timber Density

  High-density wood is generally more resistant to moisture absorption, insect infestations, and fungal decay, and is less likely to warp, crack, or...
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Fixing Oak cladding & boarding

Our best practices to ensure great results!

Fixing Oak cladding & boarding

■ Get it up quick - Fresh sawn Oak naturally shrinks and moves as it dries. Once you receive the boarding, installation should follow within a few days....