The system is suitable for residential and commercial applications, both exterior and interior.

Boards can be run horizontally or vertically.

The distinctive patented clip system at the heart of the Grad system means that cladding can be installed up to 50% faster than traditional methods.

The clips come pre-mounted on aluminium rails ensuring perfect board alignment and 6 mm gaps between boards, with effortless installation.

Once installed, a Grad installation will resist 300 kgs of uplift, however, individual boards can be easily removed without any damage to themselves or surrounding boards (a common issue with other hidden-fix systems). 

Frame:

The frame consists of aluminium rails, supplied with factory-placed clips, for attaching to batons. There are suitable rails for each variant of finish. Installing the chosen finish is simply a matter of pushing the board onto the clips.

Bespoke rails are available on request.

Variants/ finishes:

A wide range of compatible timber finishes and profiles include:

• Thermo Ash
• Thermo Pine
• Kebony
• Bamboo*
• Variclad Bamboo* - allows a fixed combination of three board widths on the same rail

This gives architects and specifiers a wide choice of finishes for cladding projects. The boards are supplied pre-grooved and are protected by long warranties.

FSC certified products are available on request.

Sustainability:

The clips are made of 100% recycled and recyclable material, aluminium is endlessly recyclable, and most timbers are available as an FSC certified product. Protected by long warranties, the Grad system is designed to last a lifetime.

Fire-rated Bamboo*

Our Bamboo is Class B fire-rated.