UCO Plank Shiplap
UCO Plank Shiplap offers you a modern look with aesthetic timber appeal enhanced by fibre cement durability. It is available in smooth and wood-grain texture with recessed overlapping grooved cuts, just like a ‘tongue’ and ‘groove’ design for easy installation.
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ATTRIBUTES
Tough yet flexible, unlikely to wrap, crack or split, high impact resistance
Durable, resilient under normal weather conditions.
Dimensionally stable, minimal moisture movement
Termite free, unlike timber product that susceptible to termite attacks
Aesthetic woodgrain appeal adds beauty that does not wane
Fire resistant, does not burn and physical properties not degraded by exposure to temperatures ranging from 0°c to 105°c
Water Resistant, immune to permanent water damage, rot free, suitable for weatheboarding
Does not rust unlike metal and UV resistant, does not become brittle like plastic material
Environment friendly, green product, 100% asbestos free, non-hazardous to health
Versatile in application, suitable for all colour finishes
Maintenance-free, cost effective
INSTALLATION METHOD
Shiplap Wall Cladding
Begin the installation at the bottom of the wall
Fasteners are installed with a minimum of 15mm edge distance from the top and no closer than 15mm from the butt edge
Fasteners must be secured at a minimum of 30mm into the structural framing, which may include sheathing such as plywood or OSB.
Do not over drive the fasteners as it will reduce their holding power
If the installation is done by hand nailing, it may be necessary to prevent the corners from breaking
Fasten from one end of the panel to the other
Recommended to apply a thin layer of ready-to-use construction adhesive, such as liquid nail, within edge distance of about 10 mm from the top prior to next placement of sliding for stronger attachment
Shiplap Ceiling
Begin the installation from the side of the ceiling
Fasteners are installed at the centre of the shiplap along the metal frame / timber batten.
Fasteners must be secured at minimum of 30mm into the structural framing, which may include sheathing such as plywood.
Do not over drive the fasteners as it will reduce their holding power
If the installation is done by hand nailing, it may be necessary to predrill to prevent the corners from breaking
BUILDING PRODUCTS SPECIFICATION
Timber nail-on application:
To install 150mm wide x 7.5mm (or 9.0mm) UCO Plank Shiplap woodgrain or smooth, nail fix to pressure treated grade ‘B’ timber framing vertically or horizontally spaced at 610 c/c maximum, and seal with filler. Framing timber must have adequate durability for exterior application.
Metal framing
Install UCO Plank Shiplap – woodgrain or smooth, 150mm width, screw fix onto 75mm x 50mm x 1.0mm galvanized mild steel framing vertically or horizontally spaced at 610 c/c maximum. Steel framing must be suitably coated to ensure durability for exterior application.
Standard UCO Plank Shiplap comes in lengths of 3660mm and thicknesses 7.5mm and 9.0mm.
