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Start your fibre cement click cladding project the right way with this horizontal starter trim. Designed to provide a perfectly level foundation, this essential accessory ensures your first row of horizontal click cladding boards is positioned accurately, helping to achieve a professional, long-lasting finish across your entire installation.
Whether youre fitting smooth finish or woodgrain cladding boards, this starter trim guarantees precision and stability, setting the tone for a flawless faade.
Perfect starting point keeps your first cladding row straight and level.
Essential for horizontal installations ensures consistent alignment from start to finish.
Improves overall stability helps prevent misalignment and future adjustments.
Colour-matched options blend seamlessly with cladding boards for a cohesive look.
Durable design resistant to rust and built to withstand external weather conditions.
Supports moisture management works with aluminium perforated closures to improve airflow and prevent moisture build-up.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Measurements | 50mm x 7mm x 9mm |
| Length | 3m |
| Thickness | 1mm |
| Weight (approx.) | 1.53kg |
| Colours Available | Granite, Black, Light Grey, Slate, White, Cream, Sage Green, Blue |
With eight colour options, you can match your trims to your chosen cladding boards for a polished and cohesive exterior design.
Install the trim above an aluminium perforated closure to maintain proper airflow behind the cladding.
Position the first row of click cladding boards against the starter trim for perfect alignment.
Continue adding boards, ensuring each row stays level for a professional-quality finish.
This method not only improves accuracy but also enhances the structural integrity of your cladding system.
Compatible with fibre cement click cladding systems in both smooth and woodgrain finishes.
Helps reduce moisture issues by supporting ventilation in the subframe.
Prevents uneven lines, saving you time and hassle during installation.
Pair this starter trim with other essential fibre cement cladding accessories, including:
Hidden fixings kits for a seamless, screw-free finish.
Corner trims for clean edges and transitions.
Vertical start trims for non-horizontal installations.
By combining these accessories, youll achieve a stable, weather-resistant, and visually flawless cladding system.
| Trim Name | Where Its Used | Purpose | Why Its Important |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horizontal Start Trim | Base of a horizontal installation | Creates a perfectly level starting point for the first row of cladding boards | Ensures the entire installation stays straight and even, avoiding misalignment later |
| Vertical Start Trim | Top or base of a vertical installation | Guides and secures the first vertical board | Provides a strong, straight foundation and keeps spacing consistent |
| Internal Corner Trim | Inside corners where two walls meet | Hides raw board edges and strengthens the internal junction | Creates clean, professional-looking internal joins while preventing moisture ingress |
| External Corner Trim | Outside corners and exposed edges | Protects vulnerable corners and covers cut edges | Prevents damage and gives sharp, neat external lines |
| Lintel Trim (Connection Trim) | Around windows and doors | Holds board ends securely while finishing the border neatly | Provides a tidy reveal, stops boards shifting, and protects openings from water ingress |
