Cladding Installation Toolkit
Whether you’re a first time DIYer or professional attempting their first cladding installation in a while, we’ve put together a list of the key tools you’ll need in your toolkit for seamless installation. Keep reading to find out what you’ll need and why.
- Cladding: The cladding of your choice will form the basis of your project. You can choose different finishes, colours and styles of cladding for specific purposes.
- Cladding Pins: A type of nail used for fixing cladding boards to one another to secure boards onto the building.
- Filler or Sealant: For filling in any gaps in the cladding edges and creating a smooth and maintenance free join.
- Breather Membrane: To release excess moisture back into the atmosphere and keep the internal structures dry.
- Battens: To provide the fixings structure for the project.
- Hammer: To fix the pins to the cladding boards.
- Tape Measure: Measure twice, cut once! The golden rule for any project, use a tape measure to measure where any cuts in the cladding need to be made, and make sure to double check this!
- Drill: To drill holes in the cladding to fix the boards together.
- Saw: To trim down or cut your cladding boards if necessary.
- Trims and corners: For starting and finishing your job as well as neatening the edges of the cladding.
- Spirit Level: To make sure all of your cladding boards are laying flat and evenly.
There are still many more things you can do to maximise the effectiveness of your cladding, such as installing insulation or house wrap, however for a basic installation, this is what you need. You can shop for supplies here.
