What types of fixing should I use?
We always recommend stainless steel or non-ferrous metals, as corrosion of ferrous metals can cause unsightly staining and potential weakening of the fixings, and this is also a risk with galvanised nails and screws, which can be damaged during installation.
Softwoods can generally be fixed with suitably sized ring-shank nails but we recommend hardwoods be fixed with screws and washers through oversized holes where double fixings are used. This is an area where specific advice should be sought from an expert source.
For more detailed information about timber cladding, take a look at our book External Timber Cladding, a comprehensive guide to the design and specification of timber cladding.
We also provides a range of services for building designers and product manufacturers to assist with timber cladding queries, as well as training and cpd.
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