Resources

Cedral Lap and James Hardie Plank are both A2-s1,d0 fibre cement weatherboards in 21 colours. Here is how they compare on size, weight, finish, warranty and price per m².

What goes behind Cedral fibre cement cladding: batten sizes and spacing, breather membranes, batten protection tape, perforated closures and where cavity barriers fit in.

Watch three Cedral fibre cement cladding videos from our channel, including Cedral Click in Cowbridge and Cedral Lap in Weybridge, then decide which board suits your home.

Cedral's own advice on cleaning fibre cement cladding, plus what to do about efflorescence, chips, repainting and damaged boards.

The right blades and saws for cutting Cedral fibre cement cladding, how to control silica dust, and what Cedral says about treating cut edges and drilling near board ends.

Every Cedral Lap and Cedral Click trim: what it does, where it goes and what it costs, plus perforated closures, fixings for each substructure, and a checklist for each type of job.

A balanced comparison of fibre cement, uPVC, composite and timber cladding, covering fire classification, maintenance, lifespan, look, stability and price, from a merchant that sells three of the four.

All 21 Cedral fibre cement cladding colours, grouped by Etex's Design, Classic, Natural and Expressive collections, with practical advice on matching brick, roof and window colours.

How to install Cedral Click fibre cement cladding horizontally or vertically, covering battens and counter battens, EPDM, start profiles, hidden clips, and timber battens vs aluminium frames. All dimensions are taken from Cedral's fixing guide.