Mts is the leading manufacturer and supplier of timber cladding in ireland. Timber cladding must be designed so that it can dry out after it gets wet a decorative finish will affect the claddings appearance, but not necessarily its service life. Technical information download external cladding 4 2 design data 1. External timber cladding weatherboard wholesalers woodhouse.
Timber cladding is increasingly popular with building owners and architects seeking to exploit timber s unique visual appeal and environmental credentials. The process of heating the timber changes the chemical structural making it a more stable and durable timber, an ideal cladding material for use in exposed areas such as external walls. Bcl external timber cladding systems riba product selector. May 02, 2019 external timber cladding the amber document status indicator indicates that some caution is needed when using this document it is either. Vapour permeable sarking should always be used and installed according to the manufacturers recommendations.
Saintgobain building distribution limited trading as international timber. Pressure treated timber cladding should timber be pressure treated. Detail design timber cladding basic principles in principle, any timber cladding should be designed as a rainscreen. Sustainable timber timber is the most sustainable building product available. Dublin city council guidelines on the use of timber cladding for exterior finishes in buildings. This enlarged and illustrated book is the definitive guide to the specification, design and installation of timber cladding in the uk. The standards are being produced because timber has become a widely used external cladding material in the uk and this has highlighted that existing standards on the topic are inadequate. External cladding is an ideal choice for house walls. This means it is considered to have a medium risk of attack from such biological organisms. Typical life expectancy of building components page 2 of 3 element component name typical life expectancy years external walls fairfaced brickwork 86 53 plastic profiled sheet cladding 25 steel profiled sheet cladding 35 glass fibre profiled sheet cladding 27 aluminium curtain walling 43 plastic curtain walling 27 structural glass curtain. Membranes to be used on all rainscreen cladding uv facade membrane to be used on open jointed cladding. Advantages of timber cladding design principles cladding to improve weather resistance or appearance cladding to enclose external insulation timber cladding details key points as a lightweight system, timber overcladding imposes little increased loading. The cladding can be coated or left to weather naturally.
Technical information download external timber cladding. Our external timber cladding can be used in either vertical or horizontal designs and is available with a modern square edged profile. Timber weatherboards, wall panels, external cladding systems. With our outdoor timber solutions, you can impart a stylish and sophisticated look to your exterior space. Radial tongue and groove shiplap boards provide a stylish and modern alternative to traditional softwood or manufactured sheet cladding systems. This section contains systems, installation instructions and construction details for.
Exterior cladding components and best practices exterior. External timber cladding in maritime conditions npp project. Installing azek decking as cladding azek deck used as cladding should be installed using good building principals and in accordance with local building codes and the installation guidelines included below. With a photorealistic timber finish, most with a unique texture, it can also be customised to suit any project. The increasing popularity of external timber cladding in scotland has created a need for accurate historical and technical information specifically relevant to scottish conditions, and the scottish executive has commissioned timber cladding in scotland to provide an invaluable reference for policy makers, architects, engineers, selfbuilders, planning and building control officers, contractors. See more ideas about architecture design, architecture and cladding. We strongly recommend that qualified professionals undertake the installation of our cladding products. Timber cladding is popular with building owners and architects seeking to maximise timbers unique visual appeal and environmental credentials. In todays modern architecture it has become a beautiful design feature that allows great freedom when designing a house.
External timber cladding trada pdf search for happiness. The shiplap cladding is profiled from back sawn boards that interlock to produce a continuous vertical. Lightweight fibre cement that provides insulation and safeguarding from australian natural elements. Cladding design detail timber decking and cladding association. Through colour fibre cement facade natural surface. We manufacturer our cladding in our own factory and every board of cladding is ce marked in accordance with en 14915. Weathertex exterior wood cladding, external timber wall. Western timber research and development association.
We bring to you a multitude of outdoor timber products to elevate the structural appeal of your projects. Trada produces a comprehensive document on external cladding which provides excellent detail on design and fixing recommendations. Many jurisdictions are still using the sstd 10 and following its prescriptive guidance for the main wind. When deciding if timber should be treated for a particular end use we must carefully consider what conditions the. Moisture will be trapped at the back of the timbers and they will rot. Through specification, planning, design and finishing processes, timber cladding not only creates a building of superior strength, acoustic and thermal performance but also creates a place of beauty, style and natural appeal. Typical life expectancy of building components element. External charred timber cladding timber wall cladding. We offer a wide range of high quality timber cladding weatherboard and architectural exterior wood cladding panels like weathergroove.
Aug 14, 2019 external timber cladding the amber document status indicator indicates that some caution is needed when using this document it is either. This section provides build up drawings for different cladding scenarios and is one. External walls function of the external wall keep the occupants safe, dry and warm shelter from the elements support the floorsupper floors and roof anchor roof to walls spread evenly the superimposed loads over the foundations provide robust openings for doors and windows. Assuming that the cladding will always be subject to some penetration of moisture, a separate protective membrane will be necessary behind the cladding largely protected from wind, rain and daylight by the cladding itself. However, poor detailing, installation or maintenance may result in cladding being exposed to more severe conditions so it is good practice to choose timber that has a more than adequate durability to. Traditional fastening methods for the natural stones currently used in most european countries. Timber cladding from managed sustainable sources and the use of green roofs and walls has been discussed earlier as well as the implications these could have on the building and the specialist environment it contains. Weathertex is the preferred cladding manufacturer by many builders, architects and designers all over the world, with history dating back to 1939. Introduction pdf into floplast external cladding systems, detailing installation instructions for shiplap and v joint cladding. Today there are a number of accepted methods for cladding exterior building walls with natural stone. The use of exterior timber cladding in buildings wood marketing. External corners detailing openings horizontal detailing openings vertical. External timber cladding has become far more than just a functional, cost effective, external facade.
External timber cladding is a use class 3 application. As the boards weather, they can leach out claddinh that can stain other boards, or the surfaces of other materials below or adjacent to them. Most types of cladding are carried on subor intermediate support systems that span between the elements of the main structure. The use of exterior timber cladding in buildings table 1. Development of performancebased standards for external. Outdoor timber outdoor timber feature wall eco timber group.
Minimum 70mm timber studs at maximum 600mm centres wall insulation. Timber cladding information about timber cladding, what. Softwood continues to be the most popular external cladding for most buildings. External cladding installation pdf javascript seems to be disabled in.
It is an environmentally friendly product and all our timber originates from fsc certified forests. Wood cladding is generally easy to fix, but do consider final detailing, especially on corner joints and at ground level on external applications. External cladding installation pdf javascript seems to be disabled in your browser. External timber cladding 3rd edition trada bookshop a. Although american white oak is technically suitable for use as external cladding, most of the supplies available in the uk and ireland are dried to levels suitable. Under these conditions timber will decay naturally. Currently available in boxes of 500, blackheadz have the ability to selfdrill into timbers that are 8. Moisture conditions in external timber cladding scanntronik. Apr 29, 2020 softwood continues to be the most popular external cladding for most buildings. A summary of commonly used species for external cladding. Normal bba approved breathable membrane to be used on closed rainscreen cladding. Timber cladding is increasingly popular with building owners and architects seeking to exploit timbers unique visual appeal and environmental credentials. Species all the species are durable and suitable for external use for a minimum 25 years 1.
Cladding 01 external timber cladding installation guidelines we strongly recommend that the installation of our cladding products is under taken by qualified professionals. As the name suggests, the classic weatherboard is a versatile cladding that can be used on contemporary or heritage homes. Nafi timber manual datafile fp1 timber external cladding 4 nafi timber manual datafile fp1 timber external cladding 5 well chosen and properly installed cladding and it should never be regarded as the principal means of weatherproofing. The natural appeal, versatility and strength of timber makes it the superior choice for external cladding. Charred fixings eco timber blackheadz are our new 10 guage self drilling, stainless steel, 50mm trim head screws, developed for our charred timber and cladding systems. Find out more about our natural exterior cladding products and materials from our downloads library of pdfs, data sheets. Our external wood cladding planks use a unique recycled timber and plastic composition and is developed to provide the very best of both worlds. External cladding solutions cladding panel by james hardie.
Timber cladding, exterior wall timber cladding, plywood. Cladding is a building system used to cover the external wall or roof of a building. Saintgobain house, binley business park, coventry cv3 2tt. Ensure there is an air space between the timber cladding and. Species all the species are durable and suitable for external use for a minimum 25 years. As 100% australian owned manufacturers, we offer a wide range of high quality timber cladding, weatherboard and architectural panels like our weathergroove, plus also our wall shingles. Most types of cladding are carried on subor intermediate support. When deciding if timber should be treated for a particular end use we must carefully consider what conditions the piece of timber will be subject to during its life. Commercial consultancy by bm trada can also be itmber where written or professional opinion is required on specific products or projects. Weathertex cladding is the most preferred external cladding manufacturer by many builders, architects and designers all over the world, with history dating back to 1939. External timber cladding installation instructions.
We specialise in australian hardwood cladding for domestic and commercial applications, but source and stock most timber species, so make a request. Timber can readily be placed over these walls to add a feature and reduce the heat buildup in concrete walls. Composite cladding selfbuild and lowrise projects dura. Cladding is nonloadbearing, it does not have any structural function and is supported by the main structure. Seasonal variation on any one face does not tend to vary much. Depending on which direction the external timber cladding is facing the moisture content may vary between 22% 10%. The beauty and warmth of timber are indeed unequalled. Imported western red cedar very good for cladding, light, pliable. An introduction to external cladding brewer smith brewer group. External timber cladding the amber document status indicator indicates that some caution is needed when using this document it is either. Raising the bar in naturallook timber and fire rated alternatives, our lightweight battens, boards and panels provide an extensive palette of unique textures, colours and installation options achieving the perfect balance of form and function.
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