TruStyle UK - Windows And Doors Blog

You’ve heard of all these terms for your home but what do they all mean. Here are some answers to common questions.

Cladding.
Either 150mm wide shiplap or 100mm wide tongue-and-groove cladding can be used which allows for a 25mm overlap and 8mm interlock between planks. The profile is seamlessly nailed between boards. The cladding is fixed to a rigid treated softwood timber batten base fixed to the substrate. A waterproof membrane is installed between the cladding and the battens to protect from any secondary water ingress.

Guttering.
Used to collects rainwater from the roof and carried to the downpipe. Gutters are levelled and aligned to ensure correct gutter ‘fall’. This allows the water to drain efficiently. Available in style to compliment your property.

Downpipe.
Carries rainwater from the guttering to the drain and is available in square or round styles.

Verge-guard.
This protects the weaker tile edge on the gable end of your home. It forms a weather-proof seal ensuring that you’ll never have to repoint. They are supplied in one of three colours to complement your existing roof tiles.

Soffit.
This protects the underside of the rafters.

Fascia.
This protects the end of the rafters and supports the bottom edge of tiles as well as the guttering.

Bargeboard.
This produces a decorative finish to the gable end of your home, sealing the verge.

At Trustyle UK we have a set price per metre so can provide a no nonsense quote in a jiffy across the Midlands, Leicester and Milton Keynes.