Is fortex cladding any good?
Andrew Mclaughlin Is fortex cladding any good?
A+ rated Cladding Fortex® comes with significant environmental credentials. The Building Research Establishment’s (BRE) ‘Green Guide to Specification’ has given PVC cladding an A+ rating when installed with standard insulation components.
Is fortex cladding fireproof?
The Fortex Cladding range have been tested to EN 13501-1, meets the requirements of the EU CPR (Construction Products Regulations 305/2011) and achieves a D, S3, d2 fire rating as per the enclosed fire test document.
What is fortex cladding made of?
Fortex® is the brand name of Freefoam’s range of embossed pvc wood effect cladding boards. Featuring a choice of styles, including Double Shiplap and Weatherboard, the range is easy to fit, long lasting and available in a wide range of attractive, subtle colours.
What is fortex cladding?
Fortex Cladding is a range of innovative cladding products that couple the benefits of low maintenance PVC with an extensive choice of attractive colours. The Fortex range also qualifies for a 10 year guarantee, and is backed by Freefoam’s unique Colormax Technology.
Who manufactures fortex cladding?
Freefoam
Embossed cladding is the best way to bring together traditional style with the benefits of modern materials. Freefoam manufactures a range of embossed cladding, a unique product with a textured wood appearance.
Can you put cladding over Pebbledash?
Cladding over pebbledash can work, but it’s not a guarantee for every home. Sometimes, the best option is to fully remove the pebbledash and start fresh on clean walls. This allows you to truly assess the condition of your walls, especially if the rendering has been in place for decades.
Is Freefoam waterproof?
All of our internal cladding is 100% waterproof and offers protection against scale from hard water ensuring your bathroom or kitchen looks great every day.
What is embossed cladding?
Embossed cladding is the best way to bring together traditional style with the benefits of modern materials. Freefoam manufactures a range of embossed cladding, a unique product with a textured wood appearance. Its uPVC composition makes the entire range easy to maintain and eliminates the possibility of rot.
How much PVC cladding do I need?
For straightforward square and rectangular areas like walls and ceilings, simply measure the length and height (walls and panels) or width and length (Ceilings) and multiply the two dimensions together. For example a wall that is 6m long and 3m high would require 18 square metres of cladding board (6 x 3).
How can you cover pebbledash?
A beneficial way of covering over pebbledash is by installing external wall insulation boards over the top of your pebbledash. Before applying any insulation to the pebbledashed substrate, it needs to be examined and checked, and pull-out tests will need to be carried out.
