Start Profile for Cedral Lap

How do you install a Cedral Lap Start Profile?
Start profiles can be screwed or nailed horizontally to the timber battens.  Use a spirit level to ensure the profile is installed level.  Importantly the start profiles need to be installed prior to installing the boards. For full details on how to fit the trims please visit the installation tab to the left of this one.  From there you can download fixing guides or watch instructional video's which will explain the whole process.

How do I use a start profile above a window or door?
It is important to lay out your boards so that a full board runs across the head of the window/door.  The start profile will then ensure a consistent kick-out of 21mm.  Should you not have a full board above a window/door head and need to cut out the cladding board above the head, you may not be able to use a standard start profile.

Do you supply corner trims to match the colour of the cladding?
Yes, we stock colour matched trims in all 23 available UK Cedral plank colours.

Do you supply Etex manufactured Cedral trims?
Southern Sheeting stock trims are manufactured by our sister company which ensures consistency in our stock availability.  We do not stock Cedral trims but can source them on request.  Please note that Cedral trims will be subject to longer lead times and higher prices than our own trims.

What is the difference between Southern Sheeting Trims and Cedral own trims?
There is very little difference between the trims that we produce and the trims a that Etex produce.  Both trims are manufactured in the same high quality 0.9mm thick aluminium in the same finish.  Once installed you will not know the difference but before installation you can tell the difference by the Etex trims having an embossed 'Cedral' stamp on it.  Southern Sheeting trims will have no stamp but will have a product label on the inside.

Can I use Cedral own trims and Southern Sheeting trims on the same project?
Yes, you can use Cedral own trims and our trims on the same project, but due to colour batches we suggest that you do not use them right next to each other as you may see a slight shade variance when comparing them back-to-back.

What if the trims are not a good match to the boards?
It is very rare that you will be supplied trims that are not a good match to the boards.  It is however important to note that Southern Sheeting colour match their trims to Cedral trims to remain consistent with trims, we do not match our trims to the boards.  The most commented on colour variance is C05 Grey where the trims do come up a lighter grey than the boards - this is the same for both Cedral trims and Southern sheeting trims.

What if all my trims look white when delivered?
Most of our trims will have a white protective film on them to protect them before installation.  Have you removed the film?  Please ensure you remove this prior to installation as it is very hard remove afterwards.

Do you supply colour matched trims in a fibre cement type product?
No, Etex used to manufacture 'Eterspan' which was a thick fibre cement corner trim.  There was a few quality issues with these and they were discontinued around 2011.  Nowadays we would only recommend aluminium trims for use with Cedral.

Can you manufacture trims in others shapes and sizes?
Yes, our sister company is a manufacture of these trims and so can make bespoke trims suitable for drip flashings, window sills and different corners.  There are some restrictions on angles and return legs due to tooling but if you are able to send through a sketched cross sectional drawing with measurements of what you need we will happily look into this for you.