Tongue & Groove Cladding Applications

Application and detailing for Tongue & Groove Cladding

Tongue & Groove Cladding offer architects and designers a flexible system that can be used in a wide range of applications.

Typical Wall Setups

Below are typical scenarios for Tongue and Groove Cladding setups on blockwork and studs.

Horizontal Cladding on Blockwork

Sculptform Tongue and groove cladding-typical horizontal wall setup blockwork diagram

 

*For interior applications, batten centres to be at 600mm centres.

Horizontal Cladding on Studs

Sculptform Tongue and groove cladding-typical horizontal wall setup stud diagram

 

*Interior studs spaced at 600mm centres.
Exterior studs spaced at 450mm centres.

Vertical Cladding on Blockwork

Sculptform Tongue and groove cladding typical Vertical wall setup blockwork diagram

 

*For interior applications, batten centres to be at 600mm centres.

Vertical Cladding on Studs

Sculptform Tongue and groove cladding typical vertical wall setup Stud diagram

 

*Interior battens spaced at 600mm centres.
Exterior battens spaced at 450mm centres.

Ceilings and Soffits

Sculptform’s Tongue and Groove cladding system can be used for interior ceilings and external soffits.

  • For interior ceilings, batten/joists at 600mm centres.
  • For external soffits, battens/joists at 600mm centres.
  • For suspended ceilings, consider the kg/m² weight of the cladding (see technical information) and consult your suspended ceiling provider.

Windows and other penetrations

Window Header Detail

Penetrations to cladding need a secure fixing point. Where the cladding meets a door, window, etc. framing should be available to secure the cladding. Smaller penetrations such as lights, pipes, etc. may not need a fixing point. Sealant should be used in these situations for appearance and external waterproofing.

Window and door penetrations could use our L-Profile to neaten the detail.


tongue and groove cladding penetrations window header diagram

 

Window Side Detail

tongue and groove cladding penetrations window side detail diagram

 

Window Base Detail

tongue and groove cladding penetrations window base diagram

 

Doors

Frame Door Structure

Tongue and groove cladding doors frame detail diagram

*Plan view – Horizontal Cladding.

Applied to Solid Door

Tongue and groove cladding solid door detail diagram

 

* Cross section view – Horizontal Cladding.
*Adhesive must be applied to the entirety of the back of the board to prevent moisture getting trapped behind the boards. Sculptform recommends Sikaflex 11FC.

 

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