Cedral Cladding

Cedral Wall Cladding are high quality fibre-cement weatherboards (siding) that has the visual appeal of natural timber. As the the first line of defence of the external walls of a building, it protects the building from effects of sun, rain and snow and also from heat and cold. Cedral Cladding can enhance the look of the building. They are available as the traditional overlap -- Cedral Lap and as flush cladding -- Cedral Click, depending on the finish you desire. Both systems come with full array of accessories for quick and easy installation.

The smaller dimensions of the planks would allow for expansion and contraction due to moisture and temperature changes. Both systems Cedral Lap and Cedral click use the ventilated rainscreen principle - air is allowed to flow in at the base of the system, behind the cladding and then out, over the top cladding. This air flow action enables the system to remove moisture and to keep the walls dry, thus creating a more comfortable living environment.

Rainscreen Principle

Types of Cedral Cladding

• Cedral Lap -- the overlap method 
• Cedral Click -- the flush tongue and groove method
  

Advantages of using Cedral Cladding 

• Lightweight,
• Quick and easy to install,
• Cost effective,
• Has attractive aesthetic qualities,
  
• Has timber like surface finish,
  
• Protects from effects of sun, rain and snow,
• Has good acoustic properties,
• Easy to maintain and repair,
• A sustainable material.

Cedral Lap -- the overlap method

Installation of Cedral Lap

• Ensure that a damp proof membrane fitted between the battens and the building structure.
• Vertical timber battens should be mounted at 600mm centres.
• Ensure a gap of at least 30 mm behind the boards to allow air circulation. This prevents moisture build-up.
• Install the starter trim on level.
• Install the first board on the starter trim.
• The planks should be screwed or nailed flush at every batten.
• Stainless fixings are advisable for best durability.
• A cover strip or drip trim should be fixed at the top to prevent moisture from entering the cavity.
• Use relevant trims at corners, window and door reveals and open ends.

Cedral Click -- the flush tongue and groove method

Installation

• The planks are fixed on top of each other, the tongue pushed into the groove.
• Ensure a damp proof membrane fitted between the battens and the building structure.
• Vertical timber battens should be mounted at 600mm centres.
• Ensure a gap of at least 30 mm behind the boards to allow air circulation. This prevents moisture build-up.
• Install the starter trim on level.
• Install the first board on the starter trim.
• The planks should be screwed or nailed flush at every batten.
• Stainless fixings are advisable for best durability.
• A cover strip or drip trim should be fixed at the top to prevent moisture from entering the cavity.
• Use relevant trims at corners, window and door reveals and open ends.