Cladco Signature Composite Wall Cladding Installation Guide

You will need to pre-drill the battens and the surface below using a 6mm drill bit. The battens are 30mm high and you will need to secure them at least 50mm into the surface below. You will need to choose fixings suitable for the surface you are fixing into. Screws should be 5-6mm diameter and at least 80mm long (Please note: Cladco do not provide the fixings and screws for your installation).

Battens should be attached to the surface at a maximum distance of 500mm apart. The battens will need to run the entire length of the area being clad, adding in additional battens at any point where you will need to join two cladding boards end to end. Remember to install your battens at a 90-degree angle to the way that you want your wall cladding boards to run. Battens should be 50mm wide x 30mm high and should be fully supported once installed. It is important that the surface below the battens is flat and stable.

Attach a starter strip to the bottom of each batten. This will give the first cladding board something to sit on. You will need to pre-drill a pilot hole into the composite batten and attach the starter strip using a screw that is at least 15mm long.

Ensure that each strip is level with the next and that the first board sits level on the strips before continuing to the next step.

Place the first wall cladding board on to the starter strips. Mark and then pre-drill pilot holes through the fixing groove of the board into the batten below.

Secure the boards using M4x40mm screws, ensuring that the board is fastened securely on each batten that it touches. Secure these fixings by hand, as is important not to over-tighten the screws and risk splitting the board.

Slot the second board onto the first and repeat the fixing process ensuring that the second board is fitted securely in place on each batten.

Repeat this process with each board until you reach the required height. Ensure that the section between the battens remains empty to allow air to flow beneath the boards.

When butting two boards together, you should use a mitered edge
 for a neat finish. The most common miter angle is 45 degrees.

As the cuts are angled, you’ll have one side of the wood longer than the other. You’ll need to keep track of which side will be which and make your measurements correctly.

Set the miter saw to the angle it will need to cut. Use the included instructions for your machine, as each is different. Set the pieces side by side to ensure a neat joint. Screw the wall cladding through the top and into the batten.

Continue to fit the cladding boards in this manner until you have completely covered the area you want.

It is possible to fit your boards side by side by simply butting the two ends up together. You may need to install more battens if you wish to do this, as each board will need to be supported on a batten where it meets the next board.

It is recommended that the battens used to support your Cladco wall cladding are made from a composite material, which helps to maximise the long term performance of your cladding.

Alternatively, you can use wooden battens to support your cladding following the same fitting process as you would for composite battens.

You will need to pre-drill the battens and the surface below using a 6mm drill bit. Cladco Signature composite battens are 30mm high and you will need to secure them at least 50mm into the surface below. You will need to choose fixings suitable for the surface you are fixing into. Screws should be 5-6mm diameter and at least 80mm long. (Please Note: Cladco do not provide the fixings and screws for your installation.)

Battens should be attached to the surface at a maximum distance of 500mm apart. The battens will need to run the entire length of the area being clad, adding in additional battens at any point where you will need to join two cladding boards end to end. Remember to install your battens at a 90 degree angle to the way that you want your wall cladding boards to run. It is important that the surface below the battens is flat and stable.

Attach a starter strip to the right side of each batten, as this will give the first cladding board something to sit on. You may wish to pre-drill a pilot hole into the composite batten and attach the starter strip using a screw that is at least 15mm long. Ensure that each strip is level with the next and that the first board sits level on the strips before continuing to the next step.

Place the first wall cladding board on to the starter strips. Mark and then pre-drill pilot holes through the fixing groove of the board into the composite batten below. Secure the boards using M4x40mm scews, ensuring that the board is fastened securely on each batten that it touches. Secure these fixings by hand, as it is important not to over-tighten the screws and risk splitting the board.

Ensure that the section between the battens remains empty allowing air to flow beneath the boards. Slot the second board onto the first and repeat the fixing process ensuring that the second board is fitted securely in place on each batten.

It is possible to fit your boards side by side by simply butting the two ends up together. You may need to install more battens if you wish to do this, as each board will need to be supported on a batten where it meets the next board. Continue to fit the cladding boards in this manner until you have completely covered the area you want.

Depending on your installation, you may want to finish off the edges using trims to give you a lasting professional look. There are a range of trims available in all colours to complement your cladding boards, which can be secured to your installation by glue.

Whether you have installed Signature composite wall cladding vertically or horizontally, you can use matching composite corner trims to complete the look of your project for a professional touch.

Composite corner trims can be worked into your installation easily using normal woodworking tools and Cladco high strength adhesive.

Installing corner trims is the last phase of the project. Install Signature composite wall cladding as above right up to any windows or doors.


Take the corner trim and measure the length of the area it’s going to be fitted on, for example, the width and height of a door or window. Corner trims can be cut to length and worked just like timber. If placing two trims side by side, these can either be mitered to create a neat angle, or cut to fit.

Once the corner trim is cut to size, you can use Cladco adhesive along one or both sides of the corner trim to attach it to the edge of the cladding.


To allow for expansion you may wish to only glue the top edge. Once installed, you can then cut and place the second piece of trim along the edge until you have the desired finished look.

For standard everyday maintenance, such as clearing plants and leaves, brush your cladding boards using a stiff bristled brush.

To remove any dirt, grime or animal droppings, for example, Signature composite cladding boards can be washed using warm, soapy water and a sponge when needed. This will ensure your cladding will look its best for years to come.

Cladco composite cladding products require very little maintenance once installed. Composite cladding is also rot and weather resistant, and unlike traditional timber materials, composite cladding products do not need to be painted or stained.