Fortex Cladding Brochure

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Fortex is a range of innovative cladding products that couple the benets of low-

maintenance PVC with the authentic look and feel of real timber. The products have

an attractive textured woodgrain eect and come in a range of standard and bespoke

colours.

Fortex is available in a range of styles and in single and double plank formats. The double

plank format makes installation even easier and quicker than normal. In addition, Fortex is

UV and weather resistant, and requires little maintenance once installed which is a major

benet for the owners of residential homes, mobile homes and commercial buildings.

Energy bills are high and set to get higher in the future. While we have little control over these increases, we

are not defenseless! Did you know that the deterioration of the exterior of your house - cracks, leaks and

accumulations of dampness - is costing you dearly? In fact, a damp exterior loses almost all of its insulation

power.

One solution is to insulate the exterior of your home with Fortex cladding. Not only will you reduce your

energy bill, but you will also reduce CO2 emissions thus directly benetting the environment. Designed for

all types of exteriors - brick, masonry or concrete - the xing of Fortex cladding is quick and easy, and you

will feel the benets immediately.

Invest better; invest green

For many of us, our house represents the biggest investment of our lives. Meticulous and regular

maintenance will enable you to retain the value in your home. However, by xing Fortex cladding to your

home you will make that job easy - it’s UV and weather resistant and just requires an occasional wipe

down with water and a mild detergent to maintain a clean and grime free appearance. Freefoam’s cladding

products qualify for a 10 year guarantee*.

A durable appearance

1 Wall

2 Impermeable membrane

3 Primary timber frame

4 Dashing

5 Horizontal timber battens

6 Freefoam cladding

7 Insulation

External Insulation Concept

The Building Research

Establishment’s

(BRE) ‘Green Guide To

Specification’ has given

PVC cladding an A+

Rating when installed

with standard

components.

* Please refer to www.freefoam.com/guarantee for terms and conditions.

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Freefoam Cladding

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 products their textured woodgrain eect.

Cladding Proles

FCD300E

300 mm double plank with channels

FCF170E

Flat 170 mm single plank

FC150E

150mm single plank with channel

Material

Cellular PVC

UV resistant coloured co-extruded skin

Density: 510 kg/m3

Expansion coecient: 5 x 10-5 / ˚C

Appearance

Textured woodgrain surface

Tolerances

Width: +/- 0.5 mm

Length: +/- 5 mm

Thickness: +/- 1 mm

FC150E

330 mm Total

300 mm net

200 mm Total

170 mm net

175 mm Total

150 mm net

FCD300E

Double Plank

Cladding

FCF170E

Weatherboard

Cladding Shiplap

Cladding

16 mm 16 mm 21 mm

No Painting

Required

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Double Plank

Shiplap Cladding

(FCD300E )

Weatherboard

Cladding

(FCF170E)

Shiplap

Cladding

(FC150E)

2 Part Universal

Edge Trim

(FCD201)

Universal Edge

Trim

(FCD202)

2 Part Corner

Trim

(FCD204)

Joint / ‘H’ Trim

(FCD205)

Butt Joint

(FCD209)

Starter Trim

(FCD212)

Accessories

Cladding products

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Fire Resistance

The reaction to re behaviour of Freefoam cladding products FCD300, FCP250, FCF170 and

FC150 achieve the following classication:

- EN 13501-1:2007 Clause 8 – Reaction to Fire Classication D-s3, d2/AHM

Thermal Insulation

Freefoam proles, due to the cellular foam core composition, have a general thermal

conductivity rate of between 0.06 and 0.1 W/mK (depending on the conguration and prole

thickness). This represents a performance superior to timber or other natural products.

Accessories

External Cladding

Reveal Liner

(FC219)

Butt Joint

(FCF209E)

2 Part Universal

Edge Trim

(FC201)

Universal Edge

Trim (FC202)

Corner Trim

(FC203)

2 Part Corner

Trim (FC204)

Joint / ‘H’ Trim

(FC205)

Drip Trim

(FC206)

Butt Joint

(FC209)

Starter Trim

(FC212)

2 Part Joint Trim

(FC215)

Starter Trim with

Batten Cover

(FC218)

Double Plank

Shiplap Cladding

(FCD300E )

Weatherboard

Cladding

(FCF170E)

Shiplap

Cladding

(FC150E)

Cladding products

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1. Fix battens vertically with a breathable moisture

barrier behind them, g.1

2. Fix starter trim at the bottom of the area to be clad,

ensuring that the back lip of the cladding board is

engaged in the lug of the starter trim, g.2

3. Fix perimeter trims i.e. part 1 of 2-part corner trims

and U-trims in place:

a. Fix ‘under part’ to relevant corners, g 3.1

b. Fix part 2 of 2-part corner trim once the wall is fully

clad, g 3.2.

g 1

Showing moisture barrier and battens before the cladding begins

g 3.1

Showing female component of 2-part corner trim being applied

once cladding is nished

g 3.2

Showing the male component of 2-part corner trim being applied

once cladding is nished

Fixing Cellular Cladding Systems.

g 2

Showing starter trim and showing the use of the universal corner

trim for external angles

In order to achieve a successful installation, it is essential that Freefoam cladding products

are xed to a sound, rigid substrate. Where possible, full replacement rather than capping

of existing timbers is recommended. Studwork should be at maximum 600mm centres up

to two storeys and 400mm above that for white cladding; and maximum 400mm centres

for other colours and foiled woodgrains. If insulation is used, it should be protected by

a waterproof breathable membrane and supplementary battens should be inserted to

ensure minimum air space is maintained.

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c. Fix U-trim at the edge of the wall on the nal

batten, g 3.3

4. Continue to t other boards as above using:

a. A butt joint to break the joint, g.4

or

b. A straight H-trim joiner for a continuous seam, g.5

5. When tting the top cladding board, use packing

behind the board where necessary to ensure that

the face of the cladding is aligned. Once the wall

has been fully clad, x part 2 of the universal

U-trim along the top of the boards to give a neat

nish, g.5

g 3.3

Showing how the cladding is capped by the U-trim

g 4

Joint detail showing use of butt joint moulding

g 5

Top edge detail showing packing piece and 2-part Universal trim.

g 6

Fully clad wall

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Freefoam’s innovative Colormax™

technology provides ground-breaking

colour variety, colour matching and

colourfastness. By using a proprietary

formulation that contains a unique

selection of stabilisers and pigments

specially chosen for their high

colourfastness properties, Freefoam can

condently oer a wide range of colours.

As a result speciers, architects,

contractors and homeowners can now

put their individual mark on their house

or project with ease. Furthermore, the

inherent strength of the technology

enables Freefoam to oer a 10-year

guarantee* on all colours.

* Please refer to www.freefoam.com/guarantee for terms and conditions.

SableSand

White Pale Gold Light BlueStorm Grey Colonial

Blue

Agryl

Brown

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White PG: Pale Gold SAB: Sable SG: Storm Grey

PB: Pale Blue CLB: Colonial Blue AB: Argyl Brown SAND: Sand

EMBOSSED DOUBLE PLANK SHIPLAP CLADDING

FCD300E 300mm Emboss Shiplap Dbl. Plank Cladding 5m 2

FCD201E 2 Part Universal Edge Trim 5m 5

FCD202E Universal Edge Trim 5m 5

FCD204E 2 Part Corner Trim 5m 5

FCD205E Joint/’H’ Trim 5m 5

FCD209E Butt Joint Piece 5

FCD212E Starter Trim 5m 5

FC219 External Cladding Reveal Liner 3m 5

Colour Code

Code Description Unit Units

per pack

Available Colours

FORTEX RANGE

EMBOSSED SHIPLAP CLADDING

FC150E 150mm Embossed Shiplap Cladding 5m 5

FC201E 2 Part Universal Edge Trim 5m 10

FC204E 2 Part Corner Trim (also use for Open V) 5m 5

FC205E Joint / ‘H’ Trim 5m 5

FC209E Butt Joint Piece 10

FC212E Starter Trim 5m 5

FC219 External Cladding Reveal Liner 3m 5

SAND

CLB

AB

PG

SAB

SG

PB

WEATHERBOARD CLADDING

FCF170E 170mm Weatherboard Cladding 5m 5

FCF209E Butt Joint Piece 10

FCD201E 2 Part Universal Edge Trim 5m 5

FCD202E Universal Edge Trim 5m 5

FCD204E 2 Part Corner Trim 5m 5

FCD205E Joint/’H’ Trim 5m 5

FCD212E Starter Trim 5m 5

FC219 External Cladding Reveal Liner 3m 5

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Note: A range of other standard, non-embossed, products are available from Freefoam

Plastics - see our product catalogue or visit our website (www.freefoam.com) for details.

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Fortex surfaces: clearly dened woodgrain

texture (extruded without a rolling process)

Colormax ‘cool pigment’ surfaces are

resistant to UV and discolouration

Low maintenance

Washable

10 year guarantee*

Easy t

No painting required

Since 1990, Freefoam has specialised in the production of innovative cladding systems,

rooine systems and rainwater systems. Its products are distributed throughout the UK,

Ireland and Europe.

Freefoam operates to an intergrated Management system incorporating ISO 9001:2008

Quality and OHSAS 18001:2007 Health & Safety standards for continuous improvement.

Product colours shown in this brochure are for availability identication only. Please see

colour swatch or product samples for exact colour representations.

* Please refer to www.freefoam.com/guarantee for terms and conditions.

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The advantages of Freefoam cladding

www.freefoam.com

sales@freefoam.com

Central Commercial Park

Centre Park Road

Cork

IRELAND

T 021 496 6311

F 021 496 5273

77-83 St James Mill Road

Northampton

NN5 5JP

UK

T 01604 591110

F 01604 580299 May 2010

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