{"id":11677,"date":"2019-12-02T11:25:51","date_gmt":"2019-12-02T11:25:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/?page_id=11677"},"modified":"2022-07-28T17:42:29","modified_gmt":"2022-07-28T16:42:29","slug":"installing-composite-cladding","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/advice\/installation\/installing-composite-cladding\/","title":{"rendered":"Installing Composite Cladding"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-margin-top:-40px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last custombreadcrumbs\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/\">Home<\/a><\/span><\/span><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-right:10%;--awb-padding-left:10%;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\"><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-left\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-center fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:30;line-height:1.3;\">NeoTimber\u00ae don\u2019t over-complicate the process of installing composite cladding with their simple fixing method.<\/h2><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-right\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:25px;width:100%;max-width:50%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;--awb-sep-color:#44a5a5;border-color:#44a5a5;border-top-width:1px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\" style=\"--awb-text-transform:none;\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">NeoTimber\u2019s easy-to-use, <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/composite-cladding\/accessories\/fixings\/\">no-thrills fixing method<\/a> involves fixing the composite cladding boards directly to your network of joists using our <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/shop\/starter-clips\/\">purpose-built starter clips<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/shop\/cladding-screws\/\">cladding screws<\/a>. Each of <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/composite-cladding\/\">NeoTimber\u2019s cladding ranges<\/a> can be installed both <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/types\/horizontal-composite-cladding\/\">horizontally<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/types\/vertical-composite-cladding\/\">vertically<\/a> \u2013 this guide shall provide step-by-step details on each method.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling fusion-no-small-visibility\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:20px;margin-bottom:20px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div id=\"boardinstallation\" class=\"fusion-container-anchor\"><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-4 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\"><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-left\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-center fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:30;line-height:1.3;\">Fitting Composite Cladding Boards<\/h2><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-right\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:25px;width:100%;max-width:50%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;--awb-sep-color:#44a5a5;border-color:#44a5a5;border-top-width:1px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\" style=\"--awb-text-transform:none;\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">You can install <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/composite-cladding\/\">composite cladding<\/a> either <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/types\/vertical-composite-cladding\/\">vertically<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/types\/horizontal-composite-cladding\/\">horizontally<\/a>. While the orientation of both the joists and the cladding boards change depending on the direction you wish to install them, the installation methods behind each are effectively the\u202fsame. The step-by-step installation guide will focus on the <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/types\/horizontal-composite-cladding\/\">horizontal installation<\/a> of our cladding boards and the same principles and instructions for installation can be used for <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/types\/vertical-composite-cladding\/\">vertical installation methods<\/a> as summarised below.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:25px;margin-bottom:10px;width:100%;max-width:25%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;--awb-sep-color:#44a5a5;border-color:#44a5a5;border-top-width:1px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-3 fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\"><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-left\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-center fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:25;--minFontSize:25;line-height:1.3;\">Horizontal Installation Of Cladding Boards<\/h3><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-right\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:25px;width:100%;max-width:25%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;--awb-sep-color:#44a5a5;border-color:#44a5a5;border-top-width:1px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-5 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling fusion-equal-height-columns\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-one-half fusion-column-first\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;width:50%;width:calc(50% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.5 ) );margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-column-content-centered\"><div class=\"fusion-column-content\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-4 fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:30;line-height:1.3;\">Step 1. Align &amp; Securely Fix Your Starter Clips\u202fTo\u202fYour First Run\u202fOf\u202fJoists<\/h2><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><div class=\"title-sep-container\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\" style=\"--awb-text-transform:none;\"><p>Begin by attaching <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/shop\/starter-clips\/\">NeoTimber\u00ae Starter Clips<\/a> to the\u202fbase\u202fof each of your joists using the stainless-steel screws provided. It is important that you mark a level line to ensure a straight row of <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/shop\/starter-clips\/\">Starter Clips<\/a> are evenly fixed to your row of joists. Position and securely fix a <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/shop\/starter-clips\/\">Starter Clip<\/a> at the base of each joist to ensure your first cladding board is secure.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-5 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-one-half fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;width:50%;width:calc(50% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.5 ) );\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-column-content-centered\"><div class=\"fusion-column-content\"><div class=\"fusion-image-carousel fusion-image-carousel-auto fusion-image-carousel-1\"><div class=\"awb-carousel awb-swiper awb-swiper-carousel awb-carousel--carousel awb-swiper-dots-position-bottom\" data-layout=\"carousel\" data-autoplay=\"yes\" data-autoplayspeed=\"2500\" data-autoplaypause=\"no\" data-columns=\"1\" data-columnsmedium=\"1\" data-columnssmall=\"1\" data-itemmargin=\"0\" data-itemwidth=\"180\" data-touchscroll=\"no\" data-freemode=\"no\" data-imagesize=\"auto\" data-scrollitems=\"0\" data-centeredslides=\"no\" data-rotationangle=\"50\" data-depth=\"100\" data-speed=\"500\" data-shadow=\"no\" data-pagination=\"bullets\" style=\"--awb-columns:1;--awb-column-spacing:0px;\"><div class=\"swiper-wrapper awb-image-carousel-wrapper fusion-flex-align-items-center\"><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"fusion-carousel-item-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-image-wrapper hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/02\/Composite-Cladding-Subframe-IMG5.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"fitting composite cladding\" srcset=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/02\/Composite-Cladding-Subframe-IMG5-200x125.jpg 200w, 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style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-6 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-one-half fusion-column-first\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;width:50%;width:calc(50% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.5 ) );margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-column-content-centered\"><div class=\"fusion-column-content\"><div class=\"fusion-image-carousel fusion-image-carousel-auto fusion-image-carousel-2\"><div class=\"awb-carousel awb-swiper awb-swiper-carousel awb-carousel--carousel awb-swiper-dots-position-bottom\" data-layout=\"carousel\" data-autoplay=\"yes\" data-autoplayspeed=\"2500\" data-autoplaypause=\"no\" data-columns=\"1\" data-columnsmedium=\"1\" 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https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/02\/Composite-Cladding-Subframe-IMG7-800x500.jpg 800w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/02\/Composite-Cladding-Subframe-IMG7-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/02\/Composite-Cladding-Subframe-IMG7-1200x750.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/02\/Composite-Cladding-Subframe-IMG7-1536x960.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/02\/Composite-Cladding-Subframe-IMG7.jpg 2400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-7 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-one-half fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;width:50%;width:calc(50% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.5 ) );\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-column-content-centered\"><div class=\"fusion-column-content\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-5 fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:30;line-height:1.3;\">Step 2. Fix Your First Cladding Board<\/h2><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><div class=\"title-sep-container\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\" style=\"--awb-text-transform:none;\"><p>When all <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/shop\/starter-clips\/\">Starter Clips<\/a> are fixed to the base of the joists, align the concealed groove of your first composite cladding board with the opening of your <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/shop\/starter-clips\/\">Starter Clips<\/a> and position the cladding board into place. If required, tap the top of the cladding board to ensure it is securely fixed into the full run of clips.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-8 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-one-half fusion-column-first\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;width:50%;width:calc(50% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.5 ) );margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-column-content-centered\"><div class=\"fusion-column-content\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\" style=\"--awb-text-transform:none;\"><p>You are now ready to fix the top of the cladding board. Firstly, pre-drill a 3mm hole into the top channel of the first cladding board. Be sure to hold this in place as this will not yet be fully secured. Fix the top of the cladding board to the joist with a <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/shop\/cladding-screws\/\">NeoTimber\u00ae Cladding Screw<\/a>. Work along the length of the cladding board to ensure that the board is fixed to every supporting joist.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-9 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-one-half fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;width:50%;width:calc(50% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.5 ) );\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-column-content-centered\"><div class=\"fusion-column-content\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element in-legacy-container\" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"install composite cladding\" title=\"Composite Cladding Subframe IMG8\" src=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/02\/Composite-Cladding-Subframe-IMG8.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-56500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/02\/Composite-Cladding-Subframe-IMG8-200x125.jpg 200w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/02\/Composite-Cladding-Subframe-IMG8-400x250.jpg 400w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/02\/Composite-Cladding-Subframe-IMG8-600x375.jpg 600w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/02\/Composite-Cladding-Subframe-IMG8-800x500.jpg 800w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/02\/Composite-Cladding-Subframe-IMG8-1200x750.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/02\/Composite-Cladding-Subframe-IMG8.jpg 2400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-7 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling fusion-equal-height-columns\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-10 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-one-half fusion-column-first\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;width:50%;width:calc(50% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.5 ) );margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-column-content-centered\"><div class=\"fusion-column-content\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-6 fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:30;line-height:1.3;\">Step 3. Install All Subsequent Cladding Boards Using Stainless Steel Cladding Screws<\/h2><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><div class=\"title-sep-container\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\" style=\"--awb-text-transform:none;\"><p>Once your first row of cladding board(s)\u202fare\u202fin place and secure, install all subsequent cladding boards using <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/shop\/cladding-screws\/\">NeoTimber\u2019s Cladding Screws<\/a>. Slot the concealed groove of the second board into the top groove of your first cladding board. Once the base of the second cladding board is secure, fix the top grooved-channel by pre-drilling the material and securing with a cladding screw to your joist \u2013\u202fas outlined\u202fin step 2. Repeat this process for all subsequent cladding boards.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-11 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-one-half fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;width:50%;width:calc(50% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.5 ) );\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-column-content-centered\"><div class=\"fusion-column-content\"><div class=\"fusion-image-carousel fusion-image-carousel-auto fusion-image-carousel-3\"><div class=\"awb-carousel awb-swiper awb-swiper-carousel awb-carousel--carousel awb-swiper-dots-position-bottom\" data-layout=\"carousel\" data-autoplay=\"yes\" data-autoplayspeed=\"2500\" data-autoplaypause=\"no\" data-columns=\"1\" data-columnsmedium=\"1\" data-columnssmall=\"1\" data-itemmargin=\"0\" data-itemwidth=\"180\" data-touchscroll=\"no\" data-freemode=\"no\" data-imagesize=\"auto\" data-scrollitems=\"0\" data-centeredslides=\"no\" data-rotationangle=\"50\" data-depth=\"100\" data-speed=\"500\" data-shadow=\"no\" data-pagination=\"bullets\" style=\"--awb-columns:1;--awb-column-spacing:0px;\"><div class=\"swiper-wrapper awb-image-carousel-wrapper fusion-flex-align-items-center\"><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"fusion-carousel-item-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-image-wrapper hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/02\/Composite-Cladding-Subframe-IMG9.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"installing composite cladding\" srcset=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/02\/Composite-Cladding-Subframe-IMG9-200x125.jpg 200w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/02\/Composite-Cladding-Subframe-IMG9-400x250.jpg 400w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/02\/Composite-Cladding-Subframe-IMG9-500x313.jpg 500w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/02\/Composite-Cladding-Subframe-IMG9-550x344.jpg 550w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/02\/Composite-Cladding-Subframe-IMG9-600x375.jpg 600w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/02\/Composite-Cladding-Subframe-IMG9-700x438.jpg 700w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/02\/Composite-Cladding-Subframe-IMG9-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/02\/Composite-Cladding-Subframe-IMG9-800x500.jpg 800w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/02\/Composite-Cladding-Subframe-IMG9-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/02\/Composite-Cladding-Subframe-IMG9-1200x750.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/02\/Composite-Cladding-Subframe-IMG9-1536x960.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/02\/Composite-Cladding-Subframe-IMG9.jpg 2400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"fusion-carousel-item-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-image-wrapper hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/02\/Composite-Cladding-Subframe-IMG10.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"fitting composite cladding\" srcset=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/02\/Composite-Cladding-Subframe-IMG10-200x125.jpg 200w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/02\/Composite-Cladding-Subframe-IMG10-400x250.jpg 400w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/02\/Composite-Cladding-Subframe-IMG10-500x313.jpg 500w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/02\/Composite-Cladding-Subframe-IMG10-550x344.jpg 550w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/02\/Composite-Cladding-Subframe-IMG10-600x375.jpg 600w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/02\/Composite-Cladding-Subframe-IMG10-700x438.jpg 700w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/02\/Composite-Cladding-Subframe-IMG10-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/02\/Composite-Cladding-Subframe-IMG10-800x500.jpg 800w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/02\/Composite-Cladding-Subframe-IMG10-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/02\/Composite-Cladding-Subframe-IMG10-1200x750.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/02\/Composite-Cladding-Subframe-IMG10-1536x960.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/02\/Composite-Cladding-Subframe-IMG10.jpg 2400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-12 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-column-content-centered\"><div class=\"fusion-column-content\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7\" style=\"--awb-text-transform:none;\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">When fixing two adjoining cladding boards, it is important to allow for adequate expansion gaps to allow for the material to expand and contract freely. The gap observed is dependent on the outside temperature and the time of installation. Refer to the temperature chart on our <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/advice\/installation\/pre-installation\/\">pre-installation guide<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-8 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling fusion-equal-height-columns\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-13 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-one-half fusion-column-first\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;width:50%;width:calc(50% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.5 ) );margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-column-content-centered\"><div class=\"fusion-column-content\"><div class=\"fusion-image-carousel fusion-image-carousel-auto fusion-image-carousel-4\"><div class=\"awb-carousel awb-swiper awb-swiper-carousel awb-carousel--carousel awb-swiper-dots-position-bottom\" data-layout=\"carousel\" data-autoplay=\"yes\" data-autoplayspeed=\"2500\" data-autoplaypause=\"no\" data-columns=\"1\" data-columnsmedium=\"1\" data-columnssmall=\"1\" data-itemmargin=\"0\" data-itemwidth=\"180\" data-touchscroll=\"no\" data-freemode=\"no\" data-imagesize=\"auto\" data-scrollitems=\"0\" data-centeredslides=\"no\" data-rotationangle=\"50\" data-depth=\"100\" data-speed=\"500\" data-shadow=\"no\" data-pagination=\"bullets\" style=\"--awb-columns:1;--awb-column-spacing:0px;\"><div class=\"swiper-wrapper awb-image-carousel-wrapper fusion-flex-align-items-center\"><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"fusion-carousel-item-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-image-wrapper hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/02\/Composite-Cladding-Subframe-IMG12.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"fixing composite cladding\" srcset=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/02\/Composite-Cladding-Subframe-IMG12-200x125.jpg 200w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/02\/Composite-Cladding-Subframe-IMG12-400x250.jpg 400w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/02\/Composite-Cladding-Subframe-IMG12-500x313.jpg 500w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/02\/Composite-Cladding-Subframe-IMG12-550x344.jpg 550w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/02\/Composite-Cladding-Subframe-IMG12-600x375.jpg 600w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/02\/Composite-Cladding-Subframe-IMG12-700x438.jpg 700w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/02\/Composite-Cladding-Subframe-IMG12-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/02\/Composite-Cladding-Subframe-IMG12-800x500.jpg 800w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/02\/Composite-Cladding-Subframe-IMG12-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/02\/Composite-Cladding-Subframe-IMG12-1200x750.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/02\/Composite-Cladding-Subframe-IMG12-1536x960.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/02\/Composite-Cladding-Subframe-IMG12.jpg 2400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"fusion-carousel-item-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-image-wrapper hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/02\/Composite-Cladding-Subframe-IMG11.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"how to fit composite cladding\" srcset=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/02\/Composite-Cladding-Subframe-IMG11-200x125.jpg 200w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/02\/Composite-Cladding-Subframe-IMG11-400x250.jpg 400w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/02\/Composite-Cladding-Subframe-IMG11-500x313.jpg 500w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/02\/Composite-Cladding-Subframe-IMG11-550x344.jpg 550w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/02\/Composite-Cladding-Subframe-IMG11-600x375.jpg 600w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/02\/Composite-Cladding-Subframe-IMG11-700x438.jpg 700w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/02\/Composite-Cladding-Subframe-IMG11-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/02\/Composite-Cladding-Subframe-IMG11-800x500.jpg 800w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/02\/Composite-Cladding-Subframe-IMG11-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/02\/Composite-Cladding-Subframe-IMG11-1200x750.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/02\/Composite-Cladding-Subframe-IMG11-1536x960.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/02\/Composite-Cladding-Subframe-IMG11.jpg 2400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-14 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-one-half fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;width:50%;width:calc(50% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.5 ) );\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-column-content-centered\"><div class=\"fusion-column-content\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-7 fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:30;line-height:1.3;\">Step 4. Installing Cladding Boards Around Fixtures<\/h2><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><div class=\"title-sep-container\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-8\" style=\"--awb-text-transform:none;\"><p>Depending on the design of the installation and the position of fixtures such as doors and windowsills, there may be a requirement to cut cladding boards along their length to suit the shape and design of the fixture. Firstly, cut the cladding board to the correct size and shape. Fix this cladding board in the conventional way where possible (slotting the concealed groove into the cladding board below and fixing the top groove onto your joist with a cladding screw). In areas where this is not possible, use a <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/shop\/coloured-trim-screws\/\">NeoTimber\u00ae Colour-Matched Trim Screw<\/a> to face fix the unsupported section of the board to a supporting joist. Each cladding board should be fixed at both the top and bottom.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-9 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling fusion-equal-height-columns\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-bottom:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-15 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-one-half fusion-column-first\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;width:50%;width:calc(50% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.5 ) );margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-column-content-centered\"><div class=\"fusion-column-content\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-8 fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:30;line-height:1.3;\">Step 5. Installing\u202fThe\u202fFinal Cladding Board<\/h2><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><div class=\"title-sep-container\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-9\" style=\"--awb-text-transform:none;\"><p>Install your final cladding board by fixing its concealed groove to the top groove of your penultimate board. If there is no need to cut your final cladding board, simply fix the top groove of the cladding board as you would any other. If there is need to cut the final cladding board down its length, face fix the material using a <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/shop\/coloured-trim-screws\/\">NeoTimber\u00ae Colour Coded Screw<\/a> \u2013 fixing into the face of the product.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-16 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-one-half fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;width:50%;width:calc(50% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.5 ) );\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-column-content-centered\"><div class=\"fusion-column-content\"><div class=\"fusion-image-carousel fusion-image-carousel-auto fusion-image-carousel-5\"><div class=\"awb-carousel awb-swiper awb-swiper-carousel awb-carousel--carousel awb-swiper-dots-position-bottom\" data-layout=\"carousel\" data-autoplay=\"yes\" 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https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/02\/Composite-Cladding-Subframe-IMG14-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/02\/Composite-Cladding-Subframe-IMG14-800x500.jpg 800w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/02\/Composite-Cladding-Subframe-IMG14-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/02\/Composite-Cladding-Subframe-IMG14-1200x750.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/02\/Composite-Cladding-Subframe-IMG14-1536x960.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/02\/Composite-Cladding-Subframe-IMG14.jpg 2400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"boardinstallation\" class=\"fusion-container-anchor\"><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-10 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-17 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:25px;margin-bottom:10px;width:100%;max-width:25%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;--awb-sep-color:#44a5a5;border-color:#44a5a5;border-top-width:1px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-9 fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\"><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-left\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-center fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:25;--minFontSize:25;line-height:1.3;\">Vertical Installation Of Cladding Boards<\/h3><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-right\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:25px;width:100%;max-width:25%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;--awb-sep-color:#44a5a5;border-color:#44a5a5;border-top-width:1px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-11 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling fusion-equal-height-columns\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-18 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-one-half fusion-column-first\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;width:50%;width:calc(50% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.5 ) );margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-column-content-centered\"><div class=\"fusion-column-content\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-10 fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:30;line-height:1.3;\">Step 1. Align &amp; Securely Fix Your Starter Clips To The First Run Of Joists<\/h2><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><div class=\"title-sep-container\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-10\" style=\"--awb-text-transform:none;\"><p>Starting at the edge of your project, begin attaching <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/shop\/starter-clips\/\">NeoTimber\u00ae Starter Clips<\/a> to the edge of your framework using the stainless screws provided. It is important that you mark a level line to ensure a straight and level line of <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/shop\/starter-clips\/\">Starter Clips<\/a> are evenly fixed to your row of battens. Position and securely fix a <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/shop\/starter-clips\/\">Starter Clip<\/a> at the furthest edge of each joist to ensure your first cladding board is securely fixed into place.<\/p>\n<p>Follow the steps outlined in 2-5 of the \u201chorizontal installation\u201d guide above.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-19 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-one-half fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;width:50%;width:calc(50% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.5 ) );\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-column-content-centered\"><div class=\"fusion-column-content\"><div class=\"fusion-image-carousel fusion-image-carousel-auto fusion-image-carousel-6\"><div class=\"awb-carousel awb-swiper awb-swiper-carousel awb-carousel--carousel awb-swiper-dots-position-bottom\" 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https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/02\/Composite-Cladding-Subframe-IMG16-800x500.jpg 800w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/02\/Composite-Cladding-Subframe-IMG16-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/02\/Composite-Cladding-Subframe-IMG16-1200x750.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/02\/Composite-Cladding-Subframe-IMG16-1536x960.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/02\/Composite-Cladding-Subframe-IMG16.jpg 2400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"fusion-carousel-item-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-image-wrapper hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/02\/Composite-Cladding-Subframe-IMG15.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"fitting composite cladding\" srcset=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/02\/Composite-Cladding-Subframe-IMG15-200x125.jpg 200w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/02\/Composite-Cladding-Subframe-IMG15-400x250.jpg 400w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/02\/Composite-Cladding-Subframe-IMG15-500x313.jpg 500w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/02\/Composite-Cladding-Subframe-IMG15-550x344.jpg 550w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/02\/Composite-Cladding-Subframe-IMG15-600x375.jpg 600w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/02\/Composite-Cladding-Subframe-IMG15-700x438.jpg 700w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/02\/Composite-Cladding-Subframe-IMG15-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/02\/Composite-Cladding-Subframe-IMG15-800x500.jpg 800w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/02\/Composite-Cladding-Subframe-IMG15-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/02\/Composite-Cladding-Subframe-IMG15-1200x750.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/02\/Composite-Cladding-Subframe-IMG15-1536x960.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/02\/Composite-Cladding-Subframe-IMG15.jpg 2400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-12 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-20 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:50px;margin-bottom:50px;width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-shadow\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;background:radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% -50% , #e0dede 0px, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 80%) repeat scroll 0 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);background:-webkit-radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% -50% , #e0dede 0px, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 80%) repeat scroll 0 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);background:-moz-radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% -50% , #e0dede 0px, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 80%) repeat scroll 0 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);background:-o-radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% -50% , #e0dede 0px, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 80%) repeat scroll 0 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-13 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling fusion-no-small-visibility\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-21 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:20px;margin-bottom:20px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div id=\"compositeedging\" class=\"fusion-container-anchor\"><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-14 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-22 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-11 fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\"><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-left\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-center fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:30;line-height:1.3;\">Fixing Composite Cladding Trims<\/h2><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-right\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:25px;width:100%;max-width:50%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;--awb-sep-color:#44a5a5;border-color:#44a5a5;border-top-width:1px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-11\" style=\"--awb-text-transform:none;\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Installing <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/accessories\/edging\/\">composite cladding trims<\/a> is the ideal solution for capping-off exposed edges and expansion gaps. A <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/accessories\/edging\/\">good edging solution<\/a> can provide the finishing touches to your cladding installation. NeoTimber\u00ae provide two solutions: a <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/shop\/classic-skirting-trim\/\">Skirting Trim<\/a> and a <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/shop\/classic-corner-trim\/\">Corner Trim<\/a>. Designed to cap off exposed edges of a cladded area, cover expansion gaps and covering the returns on doors and windows, these solutions are diverse in their application. We outline the fixing methods involved with both our <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/shop\/classic-skirting-trim\/\">Skirting Trim<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/shop\/classic-corner-trim\/\">Corner Trim<\/a>. It is advised both are fixed securely with <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/shop\/coloured-trim-screws\/\">NeoTimber\u2019s Colour-Coded Trim Screws<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-15 fusion-menu nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling fusion-equal-height-columns\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-23 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:25px;margin-bottom:10px;width:100%;max-width:25%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;--awb-sep-color:#44a5a5;border-color:#44a5a5;border-top-width:1px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-12 fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\"><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-left\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-center fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:25;--minFontSize:25;line-height:1.3;\">Installing Our Edging Trims Around Windows &amp; Doors<\/h3><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-right\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:25px;width:100%;max-width:25%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;--awb-sep-color:#44a5a5;border-color:#44a5a5;border-top-width:1px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-12\" style=\"--awb-text-transform:none;\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">When cladding the internal sections of a window or door, <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/accessories\/edging\/\">NeoTimber\u2019s range of edging options<\/a> can be used. We\u202fprovide\u202finstallation guidance on two\u202fseparate ways\u202fyou can install these options.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-24 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-one-half fusion-column-first\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;width:50%;width:calc(50% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.5 ) );margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-column-content-centered\"><div class=\"fusion-column-content\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-13 fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:25;--minFontSize:25;line-height:1.3;\">Corner Trim Window &amp; Door Installation<\/h3><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><div class=\"title-sep-container\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-13\" style=\"--awb-text-transform:none;\"><p>Cut the trim down to size and ensure each length is mitred at a 45-degree angle where trims are expected to meet at corners. Fix onto the exposed corners of the windowsill, ensuring the exposed edge of the cladding boards are suitably concealed. Pre-drill the material and fix at 300mm intervals using <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/shop\/coloured-trim-screws\/\">NeoTimber\u2019s Colour-Coded Trim Screws<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-25 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-one-half fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;width:50%;width:calc(50% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.5 ) );\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-column-content-centered\"><div class=\"fusion-column-content\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element in-legacy-container\" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-2 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"how to fit composite cladding\" title=\"Composite Cladding Subframe IMG19\" src=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/02\/Composite-Cladding-Subframe-IMG19.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-56510\" srcset=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/02\/Composite-Cladding-Subframe-IMG19-200x125.jpg 200w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/02\/Composite-Cladding-Subframe-IMG19-400x250.jpg 400w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/02\/Composite-Cladding-Subframe-IMG19-600x375.jpg 600w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/02\/Composite-Cladding-Subframe-IMG19-800x500.jpg 800w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/02\/Composite-Cladding-Subframe-IMG19-1200x750.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/02\/Composite-Cladding-Subframe-IMG19.jpg 2400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-26 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-one-half fusion-column-first\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;width:50%;width:calc(50% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.5 ) );margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-column-content-centered\"><div class=\"fusion-column-content\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-14 fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:25;--minFontSize:25;line-height:1.3;\">Skirting Trim\u202fWindow &amp; Door Installation<\/h3><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><div class=\"title-sep-container\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-14\" style=\"--awb-text-transform:none;\"><p>Cut the trim down to size and fix on the internal section of the windowsill, ensuring the exposed edge of the cladding boards are suitably concealed. Pre-drill the material and fix securely at 300mm intervals using <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/shop\/coloured-trim-screws\/\">NeoTimber\u2019s Colour-Coded Trim Screws<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-27 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-one-half fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;width:50%;width:calc(50% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.5 ) );\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-column-content-centered\"><div class=\"fusion-column-content\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element fusion-image-align-left in-legacy-container\" style=\"text-align:left;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-3 hover-type-none\" style=\"margin-right:25px;float:left;\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"fixing composite cladding\" title=\"Composite Cladding Subframe IMG17\" src=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/02\/Composite-Cladding-Subframe-IMG17.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-56509\" srcset=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/02\/Composite-Cladding-Subframe-IMG17-200x125.jpg 200w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/02\/Composite-Cladding-Subframe-IMG17-400x250.jpg 400w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/02\/Composite-Cladding-Subframe-IMG17-600x375.jpg 600w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/02\/Composite-Cladding-Subframe-IMG17-800x500.jpg 800w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/02\/Composite-Cladding-Subframe-IMG17-1200x750.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/02\/Composite-Cladding-Subframe-IMG17.jpg 2400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-16 fusion-menu nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling fusion-equal-height-columns\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-28 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-column-content-centered\"><div class=\"fusion-column-content\"><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:25px;margin-bottom:10px;width:100%;max-width:25%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;--awb-sep-color:#44a5a5;border-color:#44a5a5;border-top-width:1px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-15 fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\"><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-left\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-center fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:25;--minFontSize:25;line-height:1.3;\">Installing Our Edging Options To Cover Exposed Edges &amp; Expansion Gaps<\/h3><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-right\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:25px;width:100%;max-width:25%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;--awb-sep-color:#44a5a5;border-color:#44a5a5;border-top-width:1px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-15\" style=\"--awb-text-transform:none;\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">It is unlikely that you will complete a project without having either exposed edges visible or expansion gaps which may require a fascia solution. <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/shop\/classic-corner-trim\/\">NeoTimber\u2019s Corner Trim<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/shop\/classic-skirting-trim\/\">Skirting Trim<\/a> can both be used as finishing solution. It is advised both are fixed securely with <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/shop\/coloured-trim-screws\/\">NeoTimber\u2019s Colour-Coded Trim Screws<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-29 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-one-half fusion-column-first\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;width:50%;width:calc(50% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.5 ) );margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-column-content-centered\"><div class=\"fusion-column-content\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-16 fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:25;--minFontSize:25;line-height:1.3;\"><span class=\"TextRun BCX0 SCXW245549621\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW245549621\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\" data-ccp-charstyle-defn=\"{\">Corner Trim Exposed Edge Installation<\/span><\/span><\/h3><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><div class=\"title-sep-container\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-16\" style=\"--awb-text-transform:none;\"><p>When faced with an exposed corner section whereby two rows of adjoining cladding boards are left exposed, <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/shop\/classic-corner-trim\/\">NeoTimber\u2019s Corner Trim<\/a> can be fixed. Measure the area and cut the <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/shop\/classic-corner-trim\/\">L-shaped Corner Trim<\/a> to size; pre-drill the material and then fix securely using <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/shop\/coloured-trim-screws\/\">NeoTimber\u2019s Coloured Trim Screw<\/a>. Fix at every 300mm along its length.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-30 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-one-half fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;width:50%;width:calc(50% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.5 ) );\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-column-content-centered\"><div class=\"fusion-column-content\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element in-legacy-container\" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-4 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"how to fix composite cladding\" title=\"Composite Cladding Subframe IMG21\" src=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/02\/Composite-Cladding-Subframe-IMG21.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-56512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/02\/Composite-Cladding-Subframe-IMG21-200x125.jpg 200w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/02\/Composite-Cladding-Subframe-IMG21-400x250.jpg 400w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/02\/Composite-Cladding-Subframe-IMG21-600x375.jpg 600w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/02\/Composite-Cladding-Subframe-IMG21-800x500.jpg 800w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/02\/Composite-Cladding-Subframe-IMG21-1200x750.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/02\/Composite-Cladding-Subframe-IMG21.jpg 2400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-31 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-one-half fusion-column-first\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;width:50%;width:calc(50% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.5 ) );margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-column-content-centered\"><div class=\"fusion-column-content\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-17 fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:25;--minFontSize:25;line-height:1.3;\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW38872791 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW38872791 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\" data-ccp-charstyle-defn=\"{\">Skirting Trim Exposed Edge Installation<\/span><\/span><\/h3><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><div class=\"title-sep-container\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-17\" style=\"--awb-text-transform:none;\"><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Upon installing your final board, there will be a requirement to cap-off the exposed edge of your final cladding boards. <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/shop\/classic-skirting-trim\/\">NeoTimber\u00ae Skirting Trims<\/a> can be face fixed over our <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/composite-cladding\/\">cladding products<\/a> to conceal cut-ends and to cap-off the exposed edge of your final cladding board(s). Use a <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/shop\/coloured-trim-screws\/\">Coloured Trim Screw<\/a> and fix at 300mm intervals along the length of the trim.\u202f <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It is advised that before doing so, an oversized pilot hole is drilled into the trim to ensure that it does not split or crack when screwed. We recommend using <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/shop\/coloured-trim-screws\/\">NeoTimber\u00ae Coloured Trim Screws<\/a> for a discreet finish. When joining one trim to another, a minimum gap of 2mm should be left between trim ends, allowing for expansion and contraction.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-32 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-one-half fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;width:50%;width:calc(50% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.5 ) );\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-column-content-centered\"><div class=\"fusion-column-content\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element in-legacy-container\" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-5 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"install composite cladding\" title=\"Composite Cladding Subframe IMG20\" src=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/02\/Composite-Cladding-Subframe-IMG20.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-56513\" srcset=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/02\/Composite-Cladding-Subframe-IMG20-200x125.jpg 200w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/02\/Composite-Cladding-Subframe-IMG20-400x250.jpg 400w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/02\/Composite-Cladding-Subframe-IMG20-600x375.jpg 600w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/02\/Composite-Cladding-Subframe-IMG20-800x500.jpg 800w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/02\/Composite-Cladding-Subframe-IMG20-1200x750.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/02\/Composite-Cladding-Subframe-IMG20.jpg 2400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-17 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling fusion-no-small-visibility\" 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