TG is the abbreviation for tongue and groove which refers to the interlocking edge of the boards. TG&V refers to the v-joint of the finished profile once two boards are interlocked. The longer tongue will allow for a secret fix, meaning that you will not need to fix this profile through the face.
Tongue and groove cladding is one of the most versatile profile types available because of its wide range of uses including gates, garden screens, fencing and cladding.
The interlocking nature of tongue and groove boards make them easy to fit and weatherproof.
A notable downside of tongue and groove cladding is the difficulty of removing or replacing boards once in place.
| Profile name | TG&V Longer Tongue |
| Woods | British Cedar Canadian Cedar |
| Finish | Machined |
| Appearance | Traditional / Modern |
| Orientation | Vertical, Horizontal & Diagonal |
| Depths | 18mm Please contact us to discuss the options should you require a different depth |
| Widths | British Cedar: 40mm, 65mm, 90mm or 140mm Canadian Cedar: 44mm, 69mm, 94mm or 144mm |
| Lengths | British Cedar: 2.4m – 3.6m Canadian Cedar: 1.8m – 4.8m |
Durability is a measurement of how long specific species of timber would last if a 50mm x 50mm cross section was left in the ground unprotected. An untreated Oak beam, which is classed as 'durable’, for example, will last 15-25 years depending on environmental conditions. The following scale of durability was outlined by TRADA, the Timber Research And Development Association.
| Durability | Class designation | Average service life |
| 1 | Very durable | More than 25 years |
| 2 | Durable | 15-25 years |
| 3 | Moderately durable | 10-15 years |
| 4 | Slightly durable | 5-10 years |
| 5 | Not durable | Less than 5 years |
It's worth noting that the width of your cladding will impact the price. Narrow widths result in more waste and additional workmanship so will be slightly more expensive per metre.
We aim to deliver at least 80% of boards at the lengths you have requested. The remainder will be mixed lengths – some longer and some shorter. A request for a high proportion of longer lengths will have a higher cost per metre because of restricted supply. A mixed length order will be the cheapest because of the ease of sourcing.
To keep delivery costs low we conform to standard UK pallet sizes.
Linear metres calculates the total metre run needed for a specific board width to cover a known square meterage. If you are not 100% certain of your calculations we suggest you include wastage at either 5 or 10%.
0% means you plan on having no waste and we will deliver precisely the linear or square meters you require. 5 or 10% wastage gives you a little leeway when trimming your cladding.
If you are unsure of the exact amount of linear or square metres you require we strongly recommend you add a percentage to take account of any 'wastage', otherwise you may not be getting an accurate representation of your costs.
