Fibre Cement Cladding Plank is an autoclaved, cellulose fibre reinforced cement product. Cladding Plank is available in a traditional smooth finish with a ship lapped appearance, woodgrain, a normal timber grain pattern or cross-cut, a rustic time honoured look.

Once installed, Fibre Cement Cladding Plank can be coated with an exterior grade paint to provide a durable finish.

Applications.

Fibre Cement Cladding Plank can be used in many external applications.

Some typical applications include:

• Upper and lower storey additions,
• Composite construction,
• Renovating of existing walls,
• Gable ends,
• Infill panels around windows and doors,
• Garages, toolsheds and fencing.

Fibre Cement Cladding Plank may be fixed to timber or steel framing. Joint treatments include PVC joint strips, metal corners or timber mouldings.

Cladding Planks

Description

Fibre Cement Cladding Plank is an autoclaved, cellulose fibre reinforced cement product. Cladding Plank is available in a traditional smooth finish with a ship lapped appearance, woodgrain, a normal timber grain pattern or cross-cut, a rustic time honoured look.

Once installed, Fibre Cement Cladding Plank can be coated with an exterior grade paint to provide a durable finish.

Applications.

Fibre Cement Cladding Plank can be used in many external applications.

Some typical applications include:

• Upper and lower storey additions,
• Composite construction,
• Renovating of existing walls,
• Gable ends,
• Infill panels around windows and doors,
• Garages, toolsheds and fencing.

Fibre Cement Cladding Plank may be fixed to timber or steel framing. Joint treatments include PVC joint strips, metal corners or timber mouldings.

Support the scored edge with the straight edge and snap the plank upwards for a clean break.

Preferably use an old handsaw. A quick jabbing action is best. Work with sheet face up to prevent burrs forming on the face.

Framing.

Fibre Cement Cladding Plank may be fixed to either timber or steel framing.

Timber framing must comply with AS 1684-1992 National Timber Framing Code.

Metal framing must comply with AS 3623-1993 Domestic Metal Framing.

Studs must have a minimum fixing face width of 35mm, and be spaced at maximum 600mm centres.

Inspect the frame carefully for bowed, warped, or twisted studs; and for alignment of all framing members. Timbers that are not flush should be packed out or straightened.

Installation.

Preparation

Prior to fixing planks the following procedures should be completed:

• Set a horizontal datum or base line around the perimeter of the building. Use a spirit or water level, and mark with nails and string line.

• Calculate the number of planks required. This is done using the Plank Coverage Calculator table, together with some simple calculations. The calculations are based on the average width of a plank and the minimum recommended overlap.

To calculate the number of planks required:

1. Measure the length of the walls to be clad.

2. Divide this by 4.2m (the standard length of a plank). This will give you the number of planks required for the perimeter.

3. Measure the height of the wall. Select the higher number closest to your wall height from the table under the appropriate plank width. Determine the number of plank rows required from the left hand column.

4. Multiply the number of rows by the number of lengths [as calculated in step (b)] to calculate the total number of planks required.

1. Wall Perimeter = 25.8m.
2. 25.8 - 4.2 = 6.14 planks.
3. Wall Height = 1900mm - number of rows = 10.
4. 6.14 planks x 10 rows = 61.4 (say 62 planks in total required).

• For the best results on internal and external corners, timber mouldings are recommended. These will need to be fastened to the frame prior to fixing any planks.

• Before fixing planks all wall openings, vertical joints, sills, heads and corners should be weatherproofed with an approved flashing.

• To ensure the first row of planks are at the correct angle, a starter strip should be fixed to the bottom plate approximately 5mm above the datum line. (This height may need to be adjusted to ensure the bottom plank is at the correct angle). This strip can be a timber batten or a strip of plank.