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Shiplap Cladding

Shiplap is a machined cladding profile for external timber cladding applications. We can machine a range of shiplap profiles for both face fixing and hidden fixing.

Code

VSL

Style

Traditional

Species

All dry wood species

Orientation

Horizontal

What is Shiplap Cladding?

Shiplap cladding is a traditional style of timber cladding with a smooth finish and an overlapping or interlocking edge detail to create a waterproof façade. What differentiates shiplap cladding profiles from others is a wide ‘scoop’ on the top edge of each board instead of a shadow gap.
Shiplap cladding is available in cedar, larch, and all other dry timber species.

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Specification

Shiplap Cladding from Vastern Timber

Supplied by Vastern Timber sales@vastern.co.uk

  • VSL1 – VSL3
  • Thickness of 20mm
  • Widths of 95mm, 120mm, 145mm
  • Random lengths 1.8mt – 3.5mt+
  • Available in various species
  • Supplied uncoated. No treatment required.

Species

Available in 
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Dimensions

Length

Random lengths from 1.8mt – 3.5mt+ depending on specie

Dimensions
VSL1 & VSL2
Depth Overall Width Cover
20mm 95mm 87mm
20mm 120mm 112mm
20mm 145mm 137mm

 

VSL3
Depth Overall Width Cover
20mm 95mm 80mm
20mm 120mm 105mm
20mm 145mm 130mm

Availability dependent on specie

Profiles

VSL1VSL2VSL3

Installation

How to fix
VSL1, VSL2 – face fix only. One fixing per board/batten
VSL3 – Hidden nail through the tongue. One fixing per board/batten

Begin at the bottom, ensuring that the first board is level, with the lap that is adjacent to the wall, pointing upwards.

It is important to leave an expansion gap of 2mm between neighbouring boards. Join ends of boards on a batten.


Batten type
Treated softwood. 35mm thick x 50mm wide

Batten spacing
400 – 600mm

Nail type
Stainless steel ring shank nails.
50mm for face fixing
40mm for hidden fixing

When to fix
Year round. Ideally September to March

Disclaimer

While the utmost care has been taken to provide accurate information, Vastern Timber shall not be held responsible for any consequences arising from any errors or omissions on this website nor for any damages resulting from the use of the information.

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