Tips & Advice

Plan your project

• Use a minimum of 2 people to make the project easier
• Plan all areas and think about what is trying to be achieved
• Measure twice to ensure the correct measurements are taken before cutting any material
• Ensure all working areas are clear and free from any obstacles to avoid damage or injury
• Clear all vegetation where necessary to avoid unnecessary growth
• Pre-drill holes where necessary to avoid splitting materials

Prepare for installation

• Ensure starter clips are 20mm from your cladding starting point
• Allow a minimum 25mm space behind cladding boards for ventilation
• Ensure starter clips are level to support the weight of the cladding boards
• Allow expansion gaps where advised to avoid unnecessary repairs
• Double batten where cladding boards meet for support
• Only leave a maximum 20mm cladding board overhang
• Fix supporting blocks to battens to support cut cladding boards where required

Recommended tools

• Only use Assured fasteners and fixings with Assured products
• Refer to manufacturers user manual before using tools if unsure

Safety first

• Always wear safety equipment
• Always have safety in mind