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Key Features

With Grad’s unique clip system, you can achieve a perfect finish every time. Grad has a wide range of compatible boards and can be installed in less than half the time of a traditional install.

 

Grad can be fitted horizontally or vertically, on ceilings, overhangs, and external or internal walls, or any other flat surface. Other features include: 

Quick And Easy Installation
Perfect Alignment
No Visible Fixings
Wide Range Of Compatible Finishes
Recycled & Recyclable Components
Made In Europe

Finish Options

We supply a range of compatible boards in a variety of profiles to give architects and specifiers a wide choice of finishes for cladding projects. The boards are supplied pre-grooved and are protected by long warranties.

FSC Certified products are available on request.

Bamboo X-treme 45 Hidden-fix Cladding

Warranty Class B Fire-rated Profile Flat Profile Knots 25-year Warranty Finish H21xW45xL1850mm

Bamboo X-treme 64 Hidden-fix Cladding

Warranty Class B Fire-rated Profile Flat Profile Knots 25-year Warranty Finish H21xW64xL1850mm

Bamboo X-treme 120 Hidden-fix Cladding

Warranty Class B Fire-rated Profile Flat Profile Knots 25-year Warranty Finish H21xW120xL1850mm

Bamboo X-treme Variclad

Warranty Class B Fire-rated Profile Flat Profile Knots 25-year Warranty Finish H21xW45/64/120xL1850mm

Thermo Ash Rhomboid Hidden-fix Cladding

Warranty Clear Grade Timber Profile Flat Profile Knots 20-year Warranty Finish H21xW52mmxLVarious

Thermo Ash Square Hidden-fix Cladding

Warranty Clear Grade Timber Profile Flat Profile Knots 20-year Warranty Finish H21xW52mmxLVarious

Thermo Ash 120 Hidden-fix Cladding

Warranty Clear Grade Timber Profile Flat Profile Knots 20-year Warranty Finish H21xW120mmxLVarious

Thermo Iroko Hidden-fix Cladding

Warranty Clear Grade Timber Profile Flat Profile Knots 25-year Warranty Finish W20xH90mmxLVarious

Thermo Pine Rhomboid Hidden-fix Cladding

Warranty With Knots Profile Flat Profile Knots 15-year Warranty Finish H21xW65mmxLVarious

Thermo Pine Square Hidden-fix Cladding

Warranty With Knots Profile Flat Profile Knots 15-year Warranty Finish H21xW65mmxLVarious

Support Your Cladding

Innovatively designed to speed up installation, Grad rails come pre-mounted with fixed clips to ensure perfect spacing and alignment between your boards. The precise positioning ensures compatibility with Grad timber boards, with a range of shapes, widths and configurations on offer.  Boards can be fitted vertically or horizontally and can be installed on ceilings and overhangs as well as external or internal walls.

Technical Resources

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Maintenance

The Grad system of rails, clips and pedestals requires no maintenance. For more information regarding maintaining your chosen finish, please refer to the Timber Maintenance Guide

Installation

For more guidance on installation best practices, check out the resources below. Still have questions? Contact one of our experts today! 

FAQs

Can I have a different finish to those that you offer as standard?

 

Depending on minimum order quantities, Grad is infinitely customizable. Boards of different dimensions can be accommodated on custom rails, including mixed dimensions on the same rail. We can also source different timber species and are happy to advise if they are suitable for the purpose required.

 

Is the system fire-rated?

 

No, the system does not have a fire-rating.

 

Where is Grad made?

 

The Grad system of rails, clips and pedestals is made in Europe. We source our timber from a variety of suppliers in the UK and Europe

Your Next Steps

Looking for more? Why not take a look at some of the other systems on offer with The Outdoor Deck Company.  From fire-rated systems engineered to meet the latest industry regulations, to bespoke decking, custom-designed to meet your project requirements, we’ve got you covered. Here are some of the other systems people frequently search for: 

Seamless Timber Cladding System

Create exceptional outdoor spaces with a system designed around speed, strength, and sustainability. Grad’s patented clip system ensures installation is seamless, with pre-fixed clips measured to ensure perfect alignment between each board. 

 

 What’s more, the hidden-fix system resists up to 300 Kgs of uplift, whilst still allowing for easy board removal, when necessary, without damaging the boards. 

 

Comprised of rails, clips and boards, Grad’s durable aluminium rails guarantee a quality finish with a system which is designed for both horizontal and vertical applications. 

 

With a wide range of compatible boards on offer, you are provided with versatile finishes for any external project. Grad finishes are also backed by generous warranties and are sustainable by design, helping you plan for the future. 

 

The clips are made with 100% recycled and recyclable materials, meanwhile the aluminium rails are endlessly recyclable and for added green credentials, FSC Certified timbers are also available. Create exceptional outdoor spaces with Grad and install cladding that lasts a lifetime. 

Looking for expert advice? Speak to one of our team today...

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