Hidden-fix Cladding System - Grad - Hidden-fix Cladding System
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Thermo Ash Rhomboid
Thermo Ash Rhomboid
A hidden-fix cladding system for use on walls, ceilings and other flat surfaces such as fences, gates and doors using compatible timber finishes such as Thermo Ash, Thermo PIne and Bamboo .
Application
The system is suitable for residential and commercial applications, both exterior and interior.
Boards can be run horizontally or vertically.
Description
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.
General information
Length | Bespoke |
Width | Bespoke |
Height | Bespoke |
Warranty description | 25 year |
Uniclass | |
CAWS | H21/116 Horizontal timber weatherboarding H21/15 Horizontal timber weatherboarding H21/111 Horizontal timber weatherboarding H21/115 Vertical timber weatherboarding H21/110 Vertical timber weatherboarding H21/10 Vertical timber weatherboarding K20/230 Timber board K20/30 Timber board K40/115 Unit/ modular suspended ceiling system K40/10 Unit/ modular suspended ceilings |
Specification data - Softwood weatherboards
Third-party certification | Not required.FSC certification. |
Wood species | Ash. |
Profile | Rhomboid. |
Finished size | |
Face width | 52 mm. |
Thickness | 20 mm. |
Biological durability | |
Use class | To BS EN 335, Use Class 4. |
AppearanceGrade | Clear grade. |
WarrantyPeriod | 20 year. |
Rails | Flat Rail (52). Guidance for specification option: G-CR-1188. To fit 52 mm cladding, L1960 mm H18 mm with clips, 4 mm gaps. |
Board length | Various lengths. |
Accessories | Removable Clip. Guidance for specification option: G-A-1483-I. Individual clip to be fitted to rail as required - compatible with all rails. Half Clip. Guidance for specification option: G-A-1485-I. Half-size clip to be fitted to rail as required or as an end clip - compatible with all rails. Packer Clip. Guidance for specification option: G-A-1486-I. Packing clip for surface fixing boards when space is limited. Clip Without Stoppers. Guidance for specification option: G-A-1487-I. Flat clip to be fitted to rail when unusual angles are required. Manufacturer guidanceAccessory Clips. |
Sustainability data
Contains Red List materials | No |
Country of material origin | Europe |
Country of product manufacture | France |
Recyclability | 100 |
Recycled contentAs defined in clause 7.8 of BS EN ISO 14021 | 100 % |
Literature
Grad Decking & Cladding Catalogue
Grad Cladding - Bamboo X-treme 45
Grad Cladding - Bamboo X-treme 64
Grad Cladding - Bamboo X-treme 120
Grad Cladding - Thermo Ash 120
Grad Cladding - Thermo Ash Rhomboid & Square
Grad Cladding - Thermo Pine Rhomboid & Square
Case studies
Private Residence, London
Turbine Hall A & B, Battersea Power Station