Timbeck External Cedar Cladding

Battens -

We recommend batten centers of 600mm to 900mm for
all external cladding products.

Nailing -	Typically 1.8mm galvanised or electrically plated nails are used to fix Timbeck External Cedar Cladding. The nail should be 30-40mm long. The use of bright steel nails is not recommended due to their potential to stain the board as they rust. It should be noted that most profiles can be secret nailed as per the drawings.
Finishing
Sanding -	All sanding should be with a good quality 400grit wet and dry paper. Panels should be lightly sanded prior to first coating. Subsequent sanding between coats is then required to remove the "nibs" from previous coats.
Stain -	If desired, Timbeck Cedar Cladding can be stained with any good quality oil, spirit or water based stain. Refer to your manufacturer's instructions for application.
Coating -	Timbeck External Cedar Cladding can be coated with any good quality finishing oil. Refer to your manufacturer's instructions for application. Alternatively, it may be allowed to "grey" naturally.

Special Applications
Some installations of Timbeck Panelling require additional attention. For example,
in wet areas panels should be coated on the end grain to minimise moisture uptake.
If you are unsure about your requirements please contact the Western
Red Cedar Information Centre.

Specification Clause
For architects wishing to ensure that the cladding they specify
meets the performance requirements expected we offer the following specification.

Timber Cladding
1.1	Shall be air-dried premium grade western red cedar (thuja plicata). The product must meet the grading rules for #2 clear and better cedar. All cladding shall be free of milling defects and be true to the specified profile.
1.2	The external cladding shall be profile Timbeck xxxx as supplied by Timbeck Pty Ltd 165 Canterbury Road, Bankstown, NSW, 2200.
1.3	Installation shall be strictly as per manufacturer's recommendations.

For a customised specification please contact Timbeck on (02) 9709 4466.

AIR DRIED
To extract the best performance from Western Red Cedar,
Timbeck employs the reliable and traditional method of seasoning
known as air-drying.

Air-drying ensures the timber has reached a
uniform state of dryness throughout the thickness of the board.
Air-drying preserves the integrity of the cell structure that is so
important to the performance characteristics of Cedar. This method
produces a product that achieves maximum dimensional stability and
is ready to accept finish coatings as required.

ESTIMATION
To determine the lineal metreage of panelling required you simply
multiply the square metreage of area you want to clad by the coverage
factor contained in the grid below.

PRODUCT SELECTED		COVERAGE FACTOR
Timbeck	204T/204	11.90
	404T/404V	11.24
	206T/206	7.69
	606T/606V	7.69
	208T/208	5.52
	808V	5.52
	SS6/DS6/HS6/HD6	8.26
	SS8/DS8/HS8/DS8	5.85

Remember to allow for wastage.

INSTALLATION
Contained here is the general information relating to installation of
Timbeck External Cedar Cladding. For specific recommendations
in relation to your installation please contact TIMBECK CEDAR PRODUCTS on
(02) 9709 4466.

Site Conditioning
Timbeck Cedar Cladding is a natural product and like all timber
products should be allowed to acclimatise to local site conditions
prior to installation. This process minimises the potential for
moisture induced movement of the boards.

Laying Out
Timbeck Cedar Panelling can be installed randomly as it presents
from the pack. Some pre-selection however can allow the installer to
manipulate the colour gradations to suit the application.

The installation should allow for the natural seasonal movement of timber.
A 6mm gap all round the installation will be sufficient for this purpose.
This gap can be covered by a variety of cover strips
(see Timbeck Mouldings brochure for the full range).

Fixing
Insulation -	If insulation is to be installed, Timbeck recommends the use of perforated insulation film to allow the timber to breath. It should be noted that Western Red Cedar naturally provides a high degree of insulation due to its lightweight cellular structure.