How To Fit Plastic Roof Cladding

Take a look at our how to fit cladding video below and discover in under three minutes how easy it is to fit your cladding.

How to fit plastic roof cladding.

Enjoy the videos and music you love upload original content and share it all with friends family and the world on youtube. Some panels have pre drilled holes. Purchase j edges for the top and bottom edges the length of all the wall or ceiling. Paint or prime cut edges to prevent rust.

Measure the wall or ceiling where the cladding is to be placed. Alternatively pvc roofing sheets can be used on garages as alternatives to rooflights with transparent pvc sheets allowing approximately 60 of light transmission. Most panels come up to 32 feet 9 8 m in length. Bitumen roof sheets garage roof sheets can also be made from bitumen from brands such as onduline and coroline and these are some of the most affordable roofing sheets available.

Angle grinder 1 x research source the fastest option. All you need to do is cut the pvc panels to the height of your room then slot each panel into the previous one nailing stapling or gluing as you go. J edges are hook shaped edges that the pvc panel slides into to attach it to the wall. Ever wanted to know how to fit upvc shiplap cladding.

Fitting pvc cladding is fairly easy because all the joints used are fabricated to fit the panels. Cladding can even be fitted over existing tiles or rough plaster. Allow for a minimum of 18 inches 46 cm if you need to lap to complete the run. 2 fix battens vertically at 600mm centres.

If fitted in exposed areas ie high rise flats reduce centres to 400mm. Well watch this video or head onto our website for further details. Step 1 cut the panels to the desired length. 3 when thermal insulation is required a 20mm air gap must be provided thus necessitating cross battens.

Circular saw 2 x research source slower than angle grinder but follow same step 2 pre drill holes on the ridges. If yours do not.