Shiplap

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.

Availability dependent on specie

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. 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

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