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The Complete Cladding Solution

Contents 3
4
Introduction: The Complete Cladding Solution 5
Shiplap and Open V Cladding 6
Woodgrain Shiplap and Open V Cladding 7
Fortex Embossed Cladding: Double Shiplap 8
9-10
Weatherboard 11-17
X-Wood Cladding 17
Fitting Accessories 18
Installation instructions
Maintenance
Technical Data

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The Complete Cladding Solution Cut heating costs with exterior cladding
With heating costs always a concern, fitting  exterior
Freefoam manufacture a range of long lasting, low wall cladding can provide the ideal solution to insulate
maintenance cladding systems. Designed for high your home. When installed with generic insulation
performance with high specification standards, materials, The Building Research Establishment’s
Freefoam PVC-UE cladding is produced with our (BRE) ‘Green Guide to Specification’ has given PVC
environmentally friendly lead free formulation, and cladding an A+ rating.
guaranteed to stand the test of time.
Versatile
Easy to install
All Freefoam cladding products are easy to fit. Both Freefoam cladding can be used on all types of
the standard PVC-U and Aluminium range of fitting exteriors including brick, masonry and concrete.
trims ensure every installation is straightforward, Suitable for a wide variety of projects and situations,
designed to create a neat and professional finish. offering an attractive facade for both traditional and
contemporary projects.
Very low maintenance • New Build projects, both domestic and commercial
PVC-UE is a very stable material. Cladding products • Feature wall on a  home extension.
made from PVC-UE do not require repainting or • Replace timber cladding with long lasting PVC-U
regular maintenance. A simple wipe-down with a • Replace hanging tiles  with cladding. 
damp cloth is all that’s required to keep Freefoam • Replace tired and cracked render  with new PVC
cladding products looking their best. This offers a
major long-term advantage over wood cladding cladding.
saving time and money. • Garden room or home office.

Free Sample

Call: 0800 002 9903
Email: [email protected]

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Shiplap and Open V Cladding Guaranteed to stay white
Prolonged exposure to Ultra Violet (UV) light from the
As the name suggests, shiplap cladding earned its sun can damage our skin – and it has the same effect
name from the way ships were built in the past. on PVC causing it to degrade over time.  Freefoam
white cladding is manufactured using a natural
• Shiplap and Open V cladding have a rebate at the mineral called titanium dioxide – the same product is
bottom of the plank and a scalloped profile at the used in sun cream! It guarantees white cladding
top. products to stay bright white for up to 10  years.

• Shiplap and Open V cladding can be fitted
horizontally or vertically

• Available in smooth gloss white finish
• Ideal for dormer roof extension and gable end.

FC151 Shiplap FV100 Open Vee Profile of fitted Profile of fitted
boards (FC151) boards (FV100)

Colour Range

White

Nearest RAL 9003

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Woodgrain Shiplap and Open V Cladding

Woodgrain finish cladding is suitable for both new Manufactured to last
installations and refurbishment, including feature walls Freefoam work with world leading woodgrain film
and dormer extensions. Match to PVC woodgrain manufacturers for all woodgrain cladding to provide
fascia, windows and doors. a durable fade resistant product.

• Available in two widths, 151mm and 100mm The film features technologies in the base film to
• Wide colour range prevent the build up of heat, reducing the surface
temperature. The upper transparent layer helps
prevent fading and improves weather resistance.

This technology allows Freefoam to offer a ten year
guarantee on all woodgrain cladding products.

Colour Code FC151 FV100
Anthracite Grey WGAG
Black Ash WGB l l
Mahogany WGM l l
Light Oak WGO l l
Rosewood WGR l l
l

FC151 Shiplap FV100 Open Vee

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Woodgrain Shiplap and Open Vee Cladding Range

Call: 0800 002 9903
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Anthracite Grey Black Ash Mahogany

Nearest RAL 7016 Nearest RAL 8515

Light Oak Rosewood Detail of Woodgrain finish
(Light Oak finish pictured)

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Fortex Embossed Cladding ®

Fortex® is a range of innovative exterior PVC cladding Superior Durability
products that features an authentic embossed wood
effect finish. The Fortex® cladding range is manufactured as a
Two profiles: long-term decorative cladding solution, designed to
• Double Shiplap withstand weather and external conditions.
• Weatherboard
Guaranteed for up to 10 years*, backed by Freefoam’s
environmentally friendly lead-free formulation.

Double Shiplap

One board with a Shiplap design, covers large areas quickly.
Avaiable in two sizes.

FCD333E Double Shiplap FCD300E Double Shiplap Profile of Fortex Double Shiplap
fitted boards

Fortex Embossed PVC-U Cladding Range Colour Code FCD333E FCD300E
White
Pale Gold PG l l
Sand SAND l l
Misty Grey MG l l
Storm Grey SG l
White Pale Gold Sand Colonial Blue CLB l
Nearest RAL 9003 Nearest RAL 1013 Cappuccino CAP l
Argyl Brown AB l
Slate Grey SLG l
Sage Green SAGN l
l

Misty Grey Storm Grey Colonial Blue
Nearest RAL 7038 Nearest RAL 7045 Nearest RAL 7000

* 5 year guarantee applies to dark colours,
Cappuccino, Argyl Brown, Storm Grey, Slate
Grey, Colonial Blue and Sage Green

Cappuccino Argyl Brown Slate Grey Sage Green
Nearest RAL 7015

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Weatherboard ®

Weatherboard cladding, sometimes known as
featheredge cladding, features a tapered board.
Designed to be laid with an overlap to create a
‘New England’ look.

FCF170E Weatherboard Profile of Fortex Weatherboard
fitted boards
Weatherboard Range
Colour
White Pale Gold Sand White Code FCF170E
Nearest RAL 9003 Nearest RAL 1013 Pale Gold
Sand PG l
Misty Grey Storm Grey Colonial Blue Misty Grey SAND l
Nearest RAL 7038 Nearest RAL 7045 Nearest RAL 7000 Storm Grey MG l
Colonial Blue SG l
Cappuccino CLB l
Argyl Brown CAP l
Slate Grey AB l
Sage Green SLG l
SAGN l
l

Pale Blue Argyl Brown Slate Grey
Nearest RAL 7015
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Sage Green

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X-Wood Cladding • Heavy duty plastic foam core

A highly durable composite cladding system that • A durable solid plastic skin
provides a contemporary attractive exterior façade.
Perfect for any new build project or property • A superior coating from market leading Renolit
renovation, X-Wood cladding is guaranteed to provide colour film manufacturer featuring a woodgrain
a weatherproof exterior for 10 years. effect finish
• 16mm thick board
• Smooth woodgrain finish featuring industry leading • X-Wood is guaranteed for 10 years and offers an
attractive contemporary look
Renolit film
• Aluminium fitting trims

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FCV143 X-Wood Cladding 1 Heavy Duty Core
2 Durable Solid Plastic Skin
X-Wood Cladding Range 3 Renolit® Colour Film

Cream White Wine Red Colour Code FVC143
Nearest RAL 9001 Nearest RAL 3005 Cream White WGCR
Wine Red WGWR l
Greyed Cedar WGGC l
Anthracite WGAG l
White WGW l
Oak WGO l
l

Greyed Cedar Anthracite
Nearest RAL 7016

White Oak Detail of X-Wood finish
Nearest RAL 9016 (Anthracite Grey finish pictured)

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Fitting Accessories

Shiplap, Open V, Double Shiplap and Weatherboard PVC

FC3013/FC301E3 FC3023/FC302E3 FC3043/FC304E3 FC3153/FC315E3 FC3123 FC311E3

FC206 FC307E3 FCF2123 FC318E3 FC319E3 FC210

FCD210E FCF209E FV209 FCD209E ACSS250

Shiplap & Open Vee Unit
Per pack
White
Mahogany (WGM)
Light Oak (WGO)
Black Ash (WGB)
Rosewood (WGR)
Anthracite Grey (WGAG)

Code Description

FC210 150mm Shiplap Cladding Butt Joint Piece 10 l l ll l l

FV209 100mm Open V Cladding Butt Joint Piece 10 l l ll l

FC3013 2 Part Edge Trim 3m 5 l ll l l

FC3023 Universal Edge Trim 3m 5 l ll l l

FC3043 2 Part External Corner Trim 3m 5 l ll l l

FC3153 2 part H trim 3m 5 l ll l l

FC3123 25mm Multi Vent Starter Trim 3m 5 l

FC311E3 25mm 2 part Multi Vent Starter/Cover Trim 3m 5 l

FC206 Drip Trim 5m 5 l

FCF2123 Starter Trim 3m 5 l

FC319E3 2 Part Reveal Liner 3m 1 l

FC318E3 H' Edge/Extension Trim 3m 5 l

ACSS250 Cladding Screws 30mm 250

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Double Shiplap & Weatherboard Unit
Per pack
White
Anthracite Grey
Sand (SAND)
Pale Gold (PG)
Pale Blue (PB)
Cappuccino (CAP)
Argyl Brown (AB)
Misty Grey (MG)
Storm Grey (SG)
Slate Grey (SLG)
Colonial Blue (CBL)
Sage Green (SAGN)

Code Description
FCD209E
FCD210E 300mm Double Shiplap Butt Joint Piece 10 l ll
FCF209E
FC301E3* 333mm Double Shiplap Butt Joint Piece 10 l ll llllll
FC302E3*
FC304E3* 170mm Weatherboard Butt Joint Piece 10 l lll lll ll
FC315E3*
FC3123* 2 Part Edge Trim 3m 5 l llllllllll
FC311E3
FC206 Universal Edge Trim 3m 5 l llllllllll
FCF2123*
FC319E3 2 Part External Corner Trim 3m 5 l llllllllll
FC318E3
ACSS250 2 Part 'H' Trim 3m 5 l llllllllll

25mm Multi Vent Starter Trim 3m 5 l

25mm 2 part Multi Vent Starter/Cover Trim 3m 1l llllllllll

Drip Trim 5m 5 l

Starter Trim 3m 5 l

2 Part Reveal Liner 3m 1 l llllllllll

H' Edge/Extension Trim 3m 1 l ll lllllll

Cladding Screws 30mm 250

* Can be bought in single pack quantities.

X-Wood Aluminium and PVC Fitting Accessories:

2 part trim with PVC base and aluminium cover

FCA3013 FCA3023 FCA3043 FCA3153 FCA3163 FC3123 PVC

FCA3123Unit ACSS250
Per pack
X-Wood Aluminium
Anthracite Grey
Code White (WGW)
FCV209 Cream (WGCR)
FCA3013 Oak (WGO)
FCA3023 Greyed Cedar (WGGC)
FCA3043 Wine Red (WGWR)
FCA3153 Anthracite Grey (WGAG)
FC3123
FCA3123 Description Piece 10 l l l l ll
FCA3163 X-Wood (Woodgrain) Butt Joint
ACSS250 2 Part 'U' Trim 3m 5 l l l l ll
J' Trim
2 Part External Corner Trim 3m 5 l l l l ll
2 Part 'H' Trim
PVC 25mm Multi Vent Starter Trim 3m 5 l l l l ll
Aluminium Starter Trim
Cover Trim for Vented Starter Trim 3m 5 l l l l ll
Cladding Screws
3m 5 l l

3m 5 l

3m 5 l l l l ll

30mm 250

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Cladding Installation 3

Installation Checklist

To be checked
Correct screws used
Screws do not puncture the cladding
Sufficient expansion gaps allowed
Correct batten size used
Battens fixed at correct centres – see tables below
Cladding screw fixed at every batten
Ventilation profile installed at top and bottom

Batten Size Guide  : Shiplap, Open Vee, Double Shiplap and Weatherboard Cladding

Colour White Pale Sand Colonial Argyl Storm Slate Misty Pale Sage Cappuccino
Gold Blue Brown Grey Grey Grey Blue Green
Batten 25mm x 25mm x 25mm x 25mm x 25mm x 25mm x 25mm x 25mm x 25mm x
Size 50mm 50mm 50mm 25mm x 50mm 50mm 50mm 50mm 50mm 25mm x 50mm
Batten 50mm 50mm
Centre 400mm 400mm 400mm 400mm 400mm 400mm 400mm 400mm
400mm 400mm 400mm

Batten Size Guide  : X-Wood Cladding

Colour White Cream Greyed Oak Wine Anthracite
Cedar Red Grey
Batten 25mm x 25mm x 25mm x 37mm x
Size 50mm 50mm 50mm 40mm 37mm x 37mm x
Batten 40mm 40mm
Centre 400mm 400mm 400mm 400mm
400mm 400mm

Important Information

VENTILATION
Continuous ventilation from the bottom to the top of the installation is critical to the performance of the cladding.
A minimum of 27mm ventilation space should be allowed between the cladding and the breather membrane,
insulation or wall.

It is essential that continuous ventilation is maintained between the Green - Air Inlet • Blue - Air Outlet
vertical battens from top to bottom and adequate expansion is
allowed for at the ends of the boards.

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Installation instructions

If no insulation is being fitted, continue to Figure 3

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See page 17 for full instructions.

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VERTICAL CLADDING Ensure that all installations comply with local
All Freefoam cladding profiles can be fitted Building Regulations and general good building
vertically. See freefoam.com/downloads practice. Consult you local Planning Department
for instructions. for guidance.

DORMER WINDOWS MAINTENANCE
Cladding is ideal for a dormer elevation. For full Regular Inspection
fitting instructions See freefoam.com/downloads Under normal conditions Freefoam cladding
requires minimal maintenance. Environmental
GABLE END impacts may effect the visual appearance of the
Install ventilated trim and cover trim to gable façade. An annual inspection of the ventialtion gaps,
angle. joints and fixings is recommended. Detection and
Use Ventilated Trim (FC311E3) for edge of gable. repair of possible damage ensures longer life for
our cladding.
INSTALLATION NOTES
Fixing Cleaning
Only use corrosion resistant screws for fixing Clean Freefoam cladding with cold or lukewarm
cladding planks and accessories. Cladding should water. If necessary add mild household cleaning
only be installed at temperatures within the range detergent that does not contain solvents. You can
of 5° - 25°C. also use High Pressure washer (on half power) to
Expansion clean cladding. Do not use solvents or aggressive
The recommended minimum expansion gaps at the cleaning products. Start at the top. At least once a
ends and between cladding planks (See Diagram year is recommended.
11,12,13 & 14) should be strictly adhered to. A
minimum of 27mm Impact from Nature
Breaks Coastal locations are subject to more extreme
Where a cladding panel exceeds 6m in height, a conditions due to salt laden moist air and wind-
horizontal break should be provided by use of a blown sand. We recommend more regular
drip trim to facilitate ventilation openings. See inspections in such locations. Pay particular
figure 17a. For installations greater than 10m long a attention to corners of cladding, around windows
vertical break will be required. Vertical breaks and doors particularly those facing the prevailing
mitigate any cumulative expansion. Horizontal wind.
breaks aid cooling of cavity and in some cases are STORAGE
required as cavity breaks for preventing spread of • Prior to installation cladding should be stored out
flame between storeys, such as in cases where
there are different occupancies. of direct sunlight.
Finishing • Check the cladding surface for damage prior to
Where required fit a cover strip or drip trim to
prevent rain from entering the cavity at the top of installation.
the installation. • Complaints of surface defects will not be accepted

The guidance for provision of expansion and after installation is complete.
ventilation provided in this document applies in all
cases including windows, doors, gables ends, CLADDING CALCULATOR
dormers etc. Use the handy online tool to help you estimate the
number of boards and pack quantities for a project.
Eliminate wastage to save money.
Go to www.freefoam.com

EASY TO ORDER
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Dimensions (mm)

177mm 330mm330 369mm369 16mm16
300mm300 333mm333
110000
120 17mm17 17mm17

1747m4m 178mm178
11505mm0 143mm143

7 6 7 9 7 FCV143

FC151 FV100 FCD300E FCD333E FCF170E

Technical Data

Freefoam cladding products are produced from cellular PVC. A co-extrusion process enables them to be covered
with a layer of PVC resistant to UV rays and discolouration. An additional embossing process gives the Fortex and
X-Wood products their textured effect.

Length Pack Material Coverage Per Density Expansion Weight Fire
Quantity Board Length Coefficient per board Rating

Shiplap 5m 5 Cellular PVC & UV 0.75m2 510kg/m3 5 x 10 / °C 2.75kg D-s3,d2/AVM
FC151 Resistant co-extruded skin 510kg/m3 5 x 10 / °C 2.75kg E
510kg/m3 5 x 10 / °C 1.95kg D-s3,d2/AVM
Shiplap FC151 5m 5 Cellular PVC & UV Resistant 0.75m2 510kg/m3 5 x 10 / °C 1.95kg E
+ Woodgrain Foil High Performance Film 510kg/m3 5 x 10 / °C 6kg D-s3,d2/AVM

Open V 5m 5 Cellular PVC & UV 0.5m2 510kg/m3 5 x 10 / °C 7.85kg D-s3,d2/AVM
FV100 Resistant co-extruded skin
510kg/m3 5 x 10 / °C 3.15kg D-s3,d2/AVM
Open V FV100 5m 5 Cellular PVC & UV Resistant 0.5m2
+ Woodgrain Foil High Performance Film 500kg/m1 40 x 10-6/°C 6.25kg D-s3,d2
(DIN53377)
Double Shiplap 5m 2 Cellular PVC & UV 1.5m2
300mm Resistant co-extruded
FCD300E skin

Double Shiplap 5m 2 Cellular PVC & UV 1.65m2
333mm Resistant co-extruded
FCD333E skin

Weatherboard 5m 6 Cellular PVC & UV 0.85m2
FCF170E Resistant co-extruded
skin

X-Wood FCV143 5m 5 Cellular PVC & UV Resistant 0.71m2
+ Woodgrain Foil High Performance Film

Accreditation

Freefoam Fortex Cladding is accredited by the CSTB.

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Spring 2020