Fixing Corner Details
A guide to fixing corner details
There are number of different ways to detail the internal and external corners of a timber clad building. Here we offer illustrations of four common methods:
Solid block corner detail
Uses: Internal and external corners
This is the most commonly used and simplest corner detail. The block can be designed either to sit ‘proud’ of the cladding boards to create an over-hang or sit ‘shy’ to create a small recess. It is not advisable to line up the block with the cladding boards exactly because a small amount of movement will be noticeable.
The position of the block can be altered by moving one of the two battens located at the corner.
45 x 45mm block sections are available in a range of profiles.
Contact us for availability of corner section sizes.
Canadian western red cedar 45 x 45mm
solid block corner
Cover board corner detail
Uses: Internal and external corners
This detail, which is often used for vertically orientated cladding, is created with simple square boards overlapping the corner. The cover board detail is reversed for internal corners.
Contact us for availability of corner section sizes.
British western red cedar cover board corner detail
Mitred corner detail
Uses: External corners
Done well, the mitred corner detail can look impressive, however a neat finish requires very accurate fixing of the boards and subsequent movement of the wood may spoil the appearance.
A mitred corner detail should only be attempted with air dried cladding boards
Contact us for availability of corner section sizes.
Jointed sweet chestnut mitred corner detail
Fine block corner detail
Uses: Internal and external corners
For a simple and cheap method of finishing the corner, this method is ideal. The corner block can often be cut from spare cladding boards and nailed with the same fixings.
Contact us for availability of corner section sizes.
Fine block corner detail
Call us to discuss your project
Sign up for our monthly newsletter of timber news, with inspiring case studies and specially selected stories from the wonderful world of trees and woodlands.