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Roofline Windowline Cladding Edition 7 PVC-UE...the roofline, specifier's windowline choice of Roofline and cladding products Windowline Cladding Specification Guide Contents Contents Celuform 3 Benefits of Celuform PVC-UE & PVC-U 4 Roofline Range and Colours 5 Fascia Installation Details 7 Fascia Installation Details 8 Bargeboard Installation Details 9 Soffit Installation Details 10 Roofline Range & Dimensions 11 Roofline Range & Dimensions 12 Boxed End Installation Details Roofline 13 Roofline Ventilation 14 Roofline Ventilation & Eaves Protection 15 Soffit Range 16-17 Typical Jointing Details 18 Working with Woodgrain Products: Roofline 19 Rafter Foot Covers 20 Fixing Summary - Roofline 21 White Cladding Installations 22 White Cladding Installations 24 White Cladding Installations 26 Cladding Range Celuform 27 Fixing Summary - Cladding Clading the UK’s first 28 Celuex Textured Cladding Installations 30 Celutex Cladding Range manufacturer of 31 Fixing Summary - Celutex Cladding PVC-UE building 32 Windowboard & Internal Trims products 34 Windowboard Range & Trims 35 Trim Range Window boards Window boards 36 Frequently Asked Questions 37 Product Characteristics 38 Product Characteristics Technical 39 Fixing Summary - General Head Office, Scunthorpe 2 ROOFLINE, CLADDING, WINDOWBOARDS & TRIMS Celuform Benefits of PVC-UE & PVC-U Celuform’s popularity in the new build, specification, Product Guarantees architectural and refurbishment sector stems from its Celuform’s white products are guaranteed for 20 years and product reliability and wide acceptance amongst the woodgrains for 10 years provided that approved installation trade and the general public. Refurbishment and maintenance instructions are followed. Copies of the programmes by housing associations and local guarantees are available from marketing on 0870 240 6107 GUARANTEE authorities acknowledge Celuform products as the Twenty Year Ten Year Colour route to lower maintenance costs. 5 GUARANTEE20 GUARANTEE10 GUARANTEE15 Year Year All White Profiles All Foiled Profiles Celutex Structure Flexibility A wide range of designs and styles to suit virtually every Lead Free commercial, industrial and domestic application. With Eliminating the lead content in PVC has been a matter of flexibility of application built in at every stage. particular concern for responsible manufacturers in our Durability industry. As recommended by the European Commission, UK Long-lasting, reliable products that will not rot, split, warp or Government and the PVC industry’s Vinyl Plus initiative, crack and that are designed to resist the elements. some suppliers have already made the switch. Celuform is Practicality among those leading the way. As well as future proofing the Never needs painting or preserving and will stay looking product for our customers in case new legislation on good for years to come. Easy to specify and simple to install. material usage does come into play, we are also doing what we can now in the global drive for environmental protection. Good-looking A wide variety of colours and finishes to choose from with designs for every application. Quality - ISO 9001 BIM Store The company has a Quality Management System approved Some of Celuforms' specification products are now available by the British Standards Institute to ISO 9001 (FM506475). to browse and download from the BIM Store. FM 605711 Fastrack Cad Environmental - ISO 14001 Fastrack CAD is an online CAD database which gives The company has a Environmental Management System architects and specifiers the opportunity to download DXF or approved by the British Standards Institute to ISO 14001 DWG files. Celuform's library of CAD drawings which is (EMS 533259). available on-line and can be accessed and downloaded by visiting www.celuform.co.uk EMS 605712 Responsible Sourcing - BS EN ISO 6001 NBS The company has a Responsible Sourcing System approved The National Building Specification (NBS) is a library of by the British Standards Institute to ISO 6001 (BES 581349). clauses that can be selected and edited and used to produce project specifications. Celuform's NBS information is available on-line and can be accessed through www.thenbs.com BES 605713 Recovinyl CE Marking Recovinyl facilitates the collection and recycling of PVC Celuform PVC-UE cladding is covered by a harmonised post-consumer waste from the construction and European standard - BS EN 13245:2008. A declaration of demolition sector. performance to this standard is available and the product packaging caries a 'CE marking' label. REGISTERED RECYCLER 3 Roofline Roofline Range & Colours Celuform The roof perimeter and eaves are among the most exposed Profile options include: elements of a building. Where traditional timber components have been used, these typically need regular ELITE maintenance to prevent deterioration, renew paintwork and z 25mm bull-nosed flat-backed board preserve appearances. These requirements are inevitably z Allows direct fixing of rainwater systems (without expensive, time-consuming and often disruptive. needing timber support) CELUFORM makes it possible to eliminate these repetitive ELITE GROOVED tasks. CELUFORM PVC-UE fascia boards, bargeboards and z 25mm bull-nosed, 22mm thick flat-backed board soffit systems provide an attractive and effective, low- z Allows direct fixing of rainwater systems maintenance alternative to timber. z Groove will accept horizontal or inclined soffit boards VERSATILITY BULLNOSE FASCIA z 16mm flat-backed board with 25mm bull-nose to z For all building types Domestic, commercial and support soffit board industrial - new build or refurbishment z Co-extruded PVC-U skin on front and rear surfaces z Flexible systems Profiles and accessories adaptable to allows direct fixing of rainwater systems almost any configuration CONQUEST z Pitched and flat roof applications Fascias and soffits z 19mm square-edged board with fixed groove and suitable for all roof types return leg z Allows direct fixing of rainwater systems PRACTICALITY z Groove will accept horizontal or inclined soffit boards z Simple installation Pre-formed trims and corners - requiring minimal cutting VANQUISH z 16mm square-edged board with fixed groove and z Low maintenance Permanent solutions which never return leg need painting z Allows direct fixing of rainwater systems (without needing timber support) PERFORMANCE z Groove will accept horizontal or inclined soffit boards z Durable material Tough, impermeable and resistant to weather and decay EMPEROR z 16mm flush square-edged board with fixed groove z Insulating properties Lower thermal conductivity than z Allows direct fixing of rainwater systems timber, concrete and brick (0.06 W/mK) z Groove will accept horizontal or inclined soffit boards z Solving ventilation needs Systems which satisfy DLR statutory roof ventilation requirements z 9mm square-edged board with fixed groove and return z Guarantee 20 year product guarantee on white products leg and 10 year on woodgrain available on request z Requires a new timber sub-fascia when used as a fascia board VISUAL APPEAL z Can be used as cost effective bargeboard in conjunction Roofline z Enhanced appearance Clean sight lines, good detailing, with both CONQUEST and VANQUISH ranges and neat joints CONQUEST TORUS The CELUFORM range of PVC-UE fascia and bargeboard z 18mm ogee board with fixed groove and return leg systems provides a full range to suit all applications: z Allows direct fixing of rainwater systems z Appearance: plain-faced - or with decorative features - ESPRIT square or bull-nosed profiles z 10mm board with rounded edge and square ended leg z Requires sub-fascia to support and fix rainwater system z Colour choice (subject to product range): Ice White, z Widths from 150mm to 454mm White, Golden Oak, Mahogany, Piedmont and Ebony z Widths: ranging from 150mm to 405mm (600mm in the DLR fascia capping range) z Profile: including - to accept horizontal or inclined. Soffits - flat-backed options for ease of installation A comprehensive selection of corners, end caps and joint trims ensures neat and complete finishing. All profiles illustrated can be used in fascia or bargeboard configuration, providing a fully compatible finish around the roofline. Boards are supplied in 5-metre lengths as standard. 4 ROOFLINE, CLADDING, WINDOWBOARDS & TRIMS Celuform Fascia Installation Details Typical Eaves Details This section of the guide is intended to provide you with a brief overview of the popular Eaves products in Celuform’s Roofline range, where Protector they can be used and the main criteria for installation. Pre-Installation Considerations Stainless Steel Preparation: Polytop Fixings • All access and works to comply with current and 2 x 65mm relevant Health & Safety and Construction Design @ 600mm Centres MPV Vented Soffit Stainless Steel Polytop Fixings Management Regulation recommendations 12.5mm Air gap 1 x 40mm @ 600mm Centres • Clear work area in-line with best practice before starting work, ensuring safe scaffolding access is available • Remove first row of roof tiles where necessary • Remove all existing fascia / soffit materials • Replace any un-sound / rotten timber or felt and treat rafter ends with preservative • Maintain air path for roof ventilation Eaves Protector Installation considerations Stainless Installation considerations are intended to provide you Roofline Steel with need-to-know information for the core processes Polytop Fixings of product installation. 2 x 65mm @ 600mm They are not intended as an exhaustive installation Centres guide.
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