Name: Brissco
Address: Block 9, 25 Cater Road, Cater Business Park, Bishopsworth, Bristol, Bristol, BS13 7TX, United Kingdom
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PVC Guttering

Fascias and Soffits

External Cladding

Internal Cladding

Hygiene Cladding

Underground Drainage

Soil and Waste

Decking

Flooring

Fibre Cement Cladding

Polycarbonate and Acrylic Sheets

Roofing and Glazing Bars

Battens

Vertical Battens: Use 25mm x 38mm tanalised timber, installed vertically at 300mm maximum centers.
Battens should be parallel, straight, and plumb.
Top Horizontal Batten: Install a 25mm x 38mm tanalised timber batten horizontally at the top of the installation.
Base: No horizontal batten is needed at the base; it should remain open to allow moisture and air flow.

Membrane

When the substrate is not water-resistant, install a breather membrane between the battens and the substrate.

Trim Installation

Starter Trim: Secure a Starter Trim to the battens at the base with 25mm A4 stainless steel pins.
Ensure the overhang from the bottom of the Starter Trim: 10.5mm for NC300 and 14.5mm for NC270.
Vertical Edge/Corner Trims: Trim to fit around the Starter Trim, securing with 25mm A4 stainless steel pins at 300mm intervals.
Trims should be straight, plumb, and extend the full height of the installation.
Horizontal Top Edge Trim: Attach the male trim of the two-part Top Edge Trim between the vertical trims at the top.
Midpoint Joint: If needed, use a two-part Joint Trim. Individual butt joints are not used in NatureClad installations.

Cladding Plank Installation

First Cladding Plank:

Position the rear leg of the plank into the Starter Trim channel, allowing an 8mm expansion gap at each end.
Secure with 30mm A4 stainless steel Cladding Pins along the plank’s nailing line.
Use 3mm x 30mm stainless steel screws as an alternative.

Subsequent Planks:

Each plank should cover the fixings of the previous plank ("Secret Fix").
Interlock with the previous plank, leaving an 8mm expansion gap at each end before securing.
Repeat this process, checking each plank is level and fully engaged.

Final Plank:

Cut the last plank to fit the gap between it and the male firtree on the Top Edge Trim.
Ensure allowance for the female firtree to complete the two-part Top Edge Trim.
Use off-cut packing material to keep the top plank’s outer face vertical and secure it with pins or screws.

Finishing:

Cut and secure the second part of each two-part trim to complete the installation.

This installation method ensures a secure, durable, and visually seamless cladding system.

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