Welcome to our cladding FAQ page. Here, you’ll find answers to the most common questions about cladding. If your question isn’t covered below, please reach out to us through our enquiries page.
Cladding - General
Cladding is a weatherproof wall covering for the exterior or interior of a building - here at Duffield Timber, we specialise in Timber cladding
Cladding is a layer of timber applied to the interior and exterior of a building to provide weather protection, insulation and aesthetic appeal. External cladding acts like a 'skin', covering the structural framework of a building.
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Cladding is a material applied to the surface of a building (both interior and exterior) to provide protection, insultation, durability and create the desired aesthetic.
Shiplap is a timber cladding profile. It is a type of a tongue & groove timber board with a shallow scoop at the point where the timber boards connect.
Cladding is a wall covering designed in a consistent shape and style, with its appearance varying greatly depending on the material used. Duffield Timber specialise in timber cladding, offering a wide range of natural aesthetics through different timber species and factory-applied coatings.
Yes, timber cladding can be supplied with a Euroclass B fire treatment and have a compatible factory coated paint system - here at Duffield Timber, we use industry leading fire-treatment Burnblock® with Remmers specialist high performance paint coating.
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The industry standard machining and delivery time for timber cladding is 4-6 weeks - here at Duffield Timber you can receive your cladding in 7-10 working days.
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The number of linear meters to make a square meter is based on the cover size of the cladding board. For example with a 128mm cover there are 7.813 linear meters per square meter
Yes, if you are fixing vertical cladding its important to choose a length that is closest to your requirement. This will reduce waste and importantly cost.
Cladding - Costs and Specification
The cost of cladding a house depends on a number of factors, such as the coverage required, profile and species chosen. Other considerations:
- Cover size
- Coatings
- Fire protection treatment
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