Board on Board Cladding

Board on Board Cladding is a simple and effective vertical cladding solution which is designed to be simple to fit. The boards are just Planed all Round to size and are all supplied in fixed lengths depending on species.

The boards are face fixed to the battens behind them, it’s important that you don’t screw through two boards at the same time, so you will need to use longer stainless steel nails or screws for the boards that sit on top. The reason for this is because the boards are more likely to split as each board moves in its own natural way.

Due to the open joint nature of this cladding you will need to purchase the board on board chamfered cladding. You fit these with the chamfer in a position for water to run off it away from the building. This stops water from building up behind the boards which could cause them to rot.

Why should I choose Board on Board Cladding?

Board on Board cladding is easy to install and can be fit in a myriad of ways to get the look you want. Our web prices are based on a standard fit but you can place them in different ways to produce different effects (as long as there in a minimum of 20mm overlap on either side).

These patterns, through simplistic design, really can look amazing and they sit right in the middle of contemporary and modern design giving you the best of both. If you want to keep the boards colour you will need to treat them with a UV protector, which will need reapplying every 12-18 months depending on the brand. Alternatively you can allow the timbers to go silver grey over time (although some timber will still need sealing such as European Oak).

FAQs

How much overlap do I need for board on board cladding?

Our website calculator calculates using a 25mm overlap either side, the minimum overlap required for board on board cladding is 20mm.

How to fix board on board cladding?

Should cladding be nailed or screwed?

If you predrill your holes slightly larger than the nail you can use just the head of the nail to hold the board in place which will help reduce splitting with moisture movement. However, screwing the boards in offer a more secure fixing and an easier removal. Whichever method used, we recommend using stainless steel fixings.