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Hidden-fix Cladding System - Grad - Hidden-fix Cladding System

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Thermo Ash Rhomboid

The Outdoor Deck Company Ltd Variant:

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 .

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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

Pr_25_71_97_84 Softwood weatherboardsPrimary
Ss_30_25_22_47 Linear ceiling lining systems
Pr_25_71_97_43 Hardwood weatherboards
Ss_25_25_45_90 Timber board wall lining systems

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 guidance

Accessory Clips.

Sustainability data

Contains Red List materials

No

Country of material origin

Europe

Country of product manufacture

France

Recyclability

100

Recycled content

As defined in clause 7.8 of BS EN ISO 14021

100 %

Literature

Grad Decking & Cladding Catalogue

Grad Decking & Cladding Catalogue

Grad Cladding - Bamboo X-treme 45

Grad Cladding - Bamboo X-treme 45

Grad Cladding - Bamboo X-treme 64

Grad Cladding - Bamboo X-treme 64

Grad Cladding - Bamboo X-treme 120

Grad Cladding - Bamboo X-treme 120

Grad Cladding - Thermo Ash 120

Grad Cladding - Thermo Ash 120

Grad Cladding - Thermo Ash Rhomboid & Square

Grad Cladding - Thermo Ash Rhomboid & Square

Grad Cladding -  Thermo Pine Rhomboid & Square

Grad Cladding - Thermo Pine Rhomboid & Square

Case studies

Private Residence, London

Private Residence, London

Turbine Hall A & B, Battersea Power Station

Turbine Hall A & B, Battersea Power Station