Shiplap Cladding

Shiplap Cladding can be characterised by its simple interlocking pieces, shiplap cladding utilises the power of precision-cut joints that allow each adjacent board to neatly overlap with the other.

The seal formed from the profile of the wood is one of design ingenuity in that it is both tight enough to provide exceptional protection from the weather elements, such as wind and water, whilst also offering some give, allowing for the expansion and contraction of the wood in changing climates.

In fact, it is thought that shiplap takes its name from the style of cladding long used on ships, whereby the overlapping joints provided an impressive weatherproof solution to being on the open seas!

What is Shiplap Cladding Used For?

Whilst commonly used for garden buildings, such as sheds, summerhouses and cabins, shiplap cladding has become an increasingly popular choice in architectural design. It provides the perfect combination of a stylish, modern look with the rustic charm that comes with any wood, making it suited to a variety of uses both inside and out.

Aside from the pleasing aesthetics, shiplap cladding comes with a whole host of benefits as a construction material. Here, we discuss these in more detail.

Benefits of Shiplap Cladding:

Speed of installation: One of the main benefits of cladding, particularly when used on a larger scale, is how quickly a project can progress in comparison to many other building projects. Plus, with shiplap cladding, the installation generally requires less work than tongue and groove.

Versatility: On a practical level, shiplap cladding is well suited to a whole host of buildings thanks to its solid frame and the protection it provides from the outdoor elements. On a design level, it can also offer a relatively simple way to add a striking feature to many interior and exterior projects. From a small feature wall to a unique extension or trendy block of apartments, the choices are endless!

Weather protection: Providing the cladding is installed correctly, shiplap offers protection from water penetration, whilst providing armour against the wind and also offering insulation properties. As mentioned previously, the slightly looser fit in comparison to tongue and groove can in some cases be beneficial, particularly in changing climates whereby the wood can expand and contract with fluctuating humidity.

COASTLINE - SHIPLAP EXTERIOR CLADDING (203mm X 5mm X 5m)

Coastline is the newest addition to the Deeplas range. An innovative composite cladding that enhances the appearance of any property, it adds up to 10 years of guaranteed weatherproof performance to every exterior. What’s really revolutionary is that Coastline has minimum contraction or expansion, whatever the weather conditions.

Specially developed aluminium rail and fixing system
Foamed composite base material with fire retardant
Co-extruded with a UV-stable colour cap with outstanding fade resistance
Minimal expansion/contraction
Impact tested to rigid profile standards
Skin – Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate, colour matched to RAL colour ranges
Highly weatherable premium embossed matt woodgrain finish
Dimensions: 5000mm (length) × 203mm (width) × 5mm (depth)
Weight: 5kg per board
Visible face when assembled: 167mm in height

The secret to Coastline’s hard wearing, long lasting looks and performance is its innovative composite structure – a patented triple composite of polymer resins, inorganic minerals and acrylic colourants that makes it highly temperature stable. So even in extremes of heat and cold, there’s almost no explansion or contraction. In addition, it’s imune to the rot or insect damage that can afflict conventional timber cladding.

BBA Certified
BS EN 13245-2:2008 PVC-UE profile for internal and external wall and ceiling finishes
ISO 2796 Dimensional stability
BS EN ISO 178 Flexural strength
BBA T1/05 Voids appearance and dimensional checks
BBA T1/04 Density
BS EN ISO 3451-1 Ash content
BBA T1/07 Fixings pull through strength
BS EN ISO 180 Izod impact strength
BBA T1/06 Hard body impact
BS EN ISO 2409 Cross cut test
BS EN 12608, clause 5.8.3 Colourfastness (resistance to UV ageing) – all primary colours for cladding boards and powder coated aluminium joints
BS EN 13245-2, Annex B and Annex C – Resistance to Impact after UV ageing

Our priority has always been the 100% safety of our products, for those who install them and those who live with them in their homes. Coastline is no different.

Unlike cement board, cutting Coastline panels to length releases no harmful silica dust, which has been linked to several serious respiratory diseases, including lung cancer. Plus, of course, you’ve got the peace of mind that comes from knowing they’re all manufactured to the highest quality standards and fully BBA and BSI accredited.

All the materials used in its manufacture are 100% recyclable. Because it’s made from such a durable, long lasting composite, it never needs painting or treating with preservatives, both of which can contain volatile chemicals that can be harmful to the environment.

With the spotlight firmly on the fire safety of cladding systems in the current climate, you need to be certain the products you specify won’t put those who live with them at risk.

Coastline has been rigorously tested over hundreds of hours to BS EN 13501 certification by Exova Warringtonfire, an independent leading UK authority in fire testing. So you can be confident it conforms to British and European standards in Reaction to Fire and Single Flame Combustibility tests and is certified for use as an exterior wall cladding in all approved applications.*

* Coastline cladding is designed for use on buildings with a maximum of three storeys and at least 1 metre from boundaries. Failure to install Coastline in accordance to these instructions will invalidate the Product Guarantee.