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Silver Birch Slatted

BM Steel’s silver birch composite slatted cladding boards represent the lightest colour in our range. Silver birch brings together oak and grey tones to create a colour scheme that suits both contemporary and more rustic building projects. Their material has a 1 mm capping of long-lasting, high-density polyethylene wrapped totally around the cladding boards to make it ultra-violet stable. The core of the boards is made up of the same technology as the other composite slatted cladding boards we stock and is 55% reclaimed wood fibres and 45% HDPE. 

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BM Steel’s silver birch composite slatted cladding boards represent the lightest colour in our range. Silver birch brings together oak and grey tones to create a colour scheme that suits both contemporary and more rustic building projects. Their material has a 1 mm capping of long-lasting, high-density polyethylene wrapped totally around the cladding boards to make it ultra-violet stable. The core of the boards is made up of the same technology as the other composite slatted cladding boards we stock and is 55% reclaimed wood fibres and 45% HDPE. 

Our range includes silver birch composite slatted cladding boards (2500 mm or 3600 mm) as well as end and corner trims. We have aluminium cladding clips in 250- or 50-pc packs and wood screws for cladding clips in the same amounts. We also stock aluminium cladding starter bars, composite cladding plastic pads in packs of 50, and silver birch colour coded screws for cladding trim in packs of 100.

One of the biggest advantages of silver birch composite slatted cladding boards is how low maintenance they are. Once they’ve been installed, that’s it. The boards won’t need to be painted, treated, or stained. They’re naturally resistant to mould and rot and don’t need any treatments to maintain this resistance. 

Composite slatted cladding boards are also resistant to insects. The plastic content renders the product inedible to pests and bugs. This means that you won’t have to chemically treat it in any way to eradicate potential pest problems. Plus, you don’t need to worry about your composite slatted cladding boards fading in the sun because they have ultraviolet resistance built in. This is another factor that makes this product very low-maintenance, as you won’t need any UV-resistant treatments to keep them looking as good as new. 

The only maintenance that composite slatted cladding boards require is an occasional cleaning. This can be accomplished with a soft bristle brush and warm, soapy water, or with a power washer. Find silver birch slatted cladding at BM Steel. 

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Silver Birch Composite Slatted Cladding Board
Weather-Resistant and Ethically-Sourced Slatted Cladding Our slatted cladding boasts incredible durability and resistance from all weather conditions. This stunning material from the slatted range looks as impressive as natural timber wood cladding with no need to paint, stain or oil. This Birch composite slatted cladding is the lightest board that we offer in the slatted range, it contains slight...
from £27.06 inc VAT
Silver Birch Composite Slatted Cladding End TrimSilver Birch Composite Slatted Cladding End Trim
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Our Birch Slatted Cladding End Trim is a very useful finishing trim that allows installers to neatly fit around windows and doors and create a break in a cladding run. This durable trim is designed to be installed with a colour coded screws which when installed are completely concealed.   This material has a 1mm capping of durable HDPE wrapped completely around the board making it UV stable. The...
£31.76 inc VAT

Silver Birch Composite Slatted Cladding Corner TrimSilver Birch Composite Slatted Cladding Corner Trim
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Our Birch Slatted Cladding Corner Trim is designed for use on external corners so particularly corners of buildings or any other 90 degree angle. This durable trim is designed to be installed with colour coded screws which when installed are completely concealed. This material has a 1mm capping of durable HDPE wrapped completely around the board making it UV stable. The core consists of the same...
£34.19 inc VAT
Silver Birch Composite Slatted Cladding Reveal Trim
Silver Birch Composite Slatted Cladding Reveal Trim
Our Silver Birch Slatted Cladding Reveal Trim is used to seamlessly frame deep windows and doorways to match the surrounding composite material. This durable trim is designed to be installed with colour-coded screws which when installed are completely concealed. This material has a 1mm capping of durable HDPE wrapped completely around the board making it UV stable. The core consists of the same...
£48.89 inc VAT

Aluminium Cladding ClipsAluminium Cladding Clips
Aluminium Cladding Clips
Our Aluminium Cladding Clips are to be fixed to the joist with our wood screws and rested on the cladding panels, this prevents the panels from touching. Pack of either 50 or 250
from £27.00 inc VAT
Wood Screws for Cladding Clips
Wood Screws for Cladding Clips
These wood screws are to be used in conjunction with our cladding clips to be fixed into the wooden joists. Pack of either 50 or 250
from £7.02 inc VAT

Aluminium Cladding Starter Bar
Aluminium Cladding Starter Bar
The starter bar is installed after the corner and joint trims, this is used as a platform for the cladding to start from.
£15.61 inc VAT
Composite Cladding Plastic Pad - Pack of 50
Composite Cladding Plastic Pad - Pack of 50
The plastic pads are to be installed on the joists behind the finishing board, these pads will prevent the board from rattling when installation is complete. Sold in pack of 50.
£10.26 inc VAT

Silver Birch Colour Coded Screws for Cladding Trim - Pack of 100
Silver Birch Colour Coded Screws for Cladding Trim - Pack of 100
Our Silver Birch Colour Coded Screws are intended for fixing trims and fascias to the cladding set-ups. Screws should be per-drilled and counter sunk for the perfect finish and to stop cracking. Please note - These screws are not to be used to fix the cladding boards to the wall, this will void the warranty of the product. Please use the cladding clips as advised in the instruction manual.
£21.55 inc VAT

Silver Birch Slatted FAQs

What is Composite Slatted Cladding?

Composite Slatted Cladding is cladding made from Composite Materials to resemble natural timber cladding. You can install this type of cladding horizontally or vertically.

Cladding is a material that is fixed in place over another material, such as one of a building’s exterior walls, to form a layer or skin. A Composite Material is formed by combining two or more materials to create a material with different properties, such as enhanced durability and UV-resistance.

How to fit Composite Slatted Cladding?

To fit our Composite Slatted Cladding easily and efficiently, start by choosing a horizontal or vertical laying pattern for the boards. Next, install a subframe or battens, which will leave a few millimetres of space for ventilation between the boards and the wall.

Fix starter clips to the rows of joists when the subframe or battens are in place. Start mounting the boards in a horizontal or vertical pattern, following the  instructions. Fix the concealed groove to the top groove when laying the last board, and then finish with trim and edging from BM Steel.

Can you paint Composite Slatted Cladding?

Composite Slatted Cladding from BM Steel is available in a range of nature-inspired colours, and thanks to its expert design and excellent UV-resistance, won’t fade in sunlight. That said, you can paint our Slatted Cladding that’s been manufactured from Composite Materials, provided you use an outdoor acrylic latex bonding primer and outdoor acrylic latex paint.

How long does Composite Slatted Cladding last?

The lifespan of our Composite Slatted Cladding depends on whether it is installed properly and maintained regularly. With the proper care, our Slatted Cladding products made from Composite Materials last between 25 and 50 years.

Can you fit cladding vertically and horizontally?

Both our panel and slatted cladding can be installed vertically and horizontally. Refer to our installation guide for further details

What is the difference between capped and uncapped composite cladding?

Composite decking, cladding, and fencing come in two different WPC forms, which are capped and uncapped. Uncapped composite was created first and is slightly less durable than capped composite.

The reason for this is that capped composite cladding has an extra outer layer of polythene, which provides some extra protection, allowing your composite cladding to last even longer.

Uncapped composite cladding is less resistant to sun exposure and will fade over time, it is also more prone to stain. Both our Slatted and Panel cladding boards are capped, UV stable, and come with a 25-year guarantee.

Do you need battens or can you clad directly on top of any surface?

Various options - block/brick construction using either a tanalised timber, 100% solid plastic (recycled plastic) or aluminium joist (BM Steel offer both plastic and aluminium options upon request). Our Cladding can also be fixed straight to a steel frame building (using our special cladding clip).

Can you butt joint two lengths of cladding?

You can, but the gap between boards will change as the temperature fluctuates.You need to be prepared that the gap will open and close as other products do. We offer a butt joint trim upon request to hide the gap where boards meet end to end. You will need to follow our expansion and contraction table which can be found in our cladding installation guides.

If installing with an end trim at the bottom of the section, how do we deal with drainage?

You can create a slot say every 800mm with a multi tool, if any water does get into the trim it will find its way to the slot and drain away.

How do they clean the cladding?

One of the reasons that people love composite products so much is that they are incredibly easy to clean, and composite cladding is no exception. Both of our slatted cladding and panel cladding boards are capped which makes it much easier to clean than the first generation composite cladding boards on the market.

As with any other composite product, you can easily clean off any grime, dirt, or algae with a pressure washer without doing any damage to your composite cladding whatsoever.

Alternatively, if you don't own a pressure washer and don't want to shell out money to buy one, then you can also use some warm soapy water, a soft-bristled brush, and a little elbow grease, and you should be able to get it just as clean.

Will the composite cladding fade?

No, all our cladding profiles come with a 25 year UV guarantee - to 5 delta E. Our capped technology prevents fading. Timber cladding boards can be quite susceptible to fading over time if they are not oiled, cleaned, and maintained thoroughly over time, and even then, they will still fade sooner than composite cladding will.

Does the product need to be sealed/painted?

Our products don't need to be stained or sealed. Very little maintenance, just a clean periodically.

Can I glue the trims instead of securing them with colour coded screws?

There's no adhesive out there at the moment which we can guarantee to hold the composite together, we recommend pre-drilling and countersinking our colour-coded screws.

Is it more expensive than wood, what's the cost difference?

Our cladding is more expensive than entry-level softwood cladding, which can be around £25+ m2, we are more comparable to Cedar. But don't forget, once our cladding boards are installed there is very little ongoing maintenance - timber cladding generally requires a lot of upkeep especially if you want to keep the colour.

What should the batten centres be on cladding?

A Cladding clip should be used every 500mm. We also recommend locking the cladding board with a locking screw on the centre cladding clip.