Square Edge Timber Cladding
Simple sawn cladding boards are a versatile and cost-effective option for rustic vertical timber cladding or screening. Boards can be overlapped or spaced to create styles commonly known as Yorkshire Boarding or Open Board wood cladding.
Code
VSE
Style
Rustic
Species
Larch, Western Red Cedar & Oak
Orientation
Vertical
Brimstone Ash, square edge cladding
Brimstone Ash, Square edge cladding
Square Edge Timber Cladding
Square Edge Timber Cladding
What is Square Edge Cladding?
Square edge timber cladding boards are straightforward sawn planks, normally 25 mm or 20mm thick and supplied in a variety of widths. They are only suitable for vertical installation and are often provided in green (fresh sawn) timber with a rough-sawn finish.
This profile is available in a wide range of exterior timber cladding species, although finger-jointed oak and sweet chestnut are not recommended.
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Specifications
Square edge cladding from Vastern Timber
- Profile code: VSE1
- Thickness: 25 mm / 20mm
- Widths: 50 mm to 200 mm
- Lengths: Random 1.8 m – 3.5 m+
- Species: Available in all timber cladding species
- Finish: Supplied uncoated, no treatment required
Species
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Dimensions
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Random lengths from 1.8mt – 3.5mt+ depending on specie |
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Boards may vary in each dimension by +/- 3mm |
Profiles
Installation
How to fix
Face-fix only, using two nails per board/batten. Hidden fixings should not be attempted.
Recommended battens for square-edge cladding
Profiled Thermowood or treated softwood battens are recommended for use behind square-edge cladding.
The minimum thickness of primary battens should be 40mm. Horizontal battens to have an angled top face to shed water.
Find out more about our Thermowood batten system
Batten spacing for external timber cladding
400 – 500mm
Fixings for sawn square-edge cladding
Only use stainless steel fixings for external cladding.
For fixing square-edge cladding we recommend 50mm to 75mm ring shank nails depending on the thickness of the plank and whether the boards are overlapped.
Square-edge cladding profiles are not designed to be installed with hidden fixings.
When to fix
To avoid excessive distortion, only install Green / fresh sawn cladding during Autumn and winter months. If exposed to hot, dry conditions before or soon after fitting, square edge timber cladding is more likely to warp, cup, or split.
Other considerations
Green timber boards will shrink by around 10% (15mm for a 150mm wide board) during the first two to three years as they dry. For this reason make sure boards overlap by at least 40mm.
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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