Tongue and Groove cladding is a time-tested way to help protect your project from the elements. Suitable for both modern and traditional buildings, T&G's interlocking design means it can be installed with relative ease by novices, without much fear of things going too wrong.

Tools and Materials:

Before you begin the installation of your T&G, you'll need a few essentials:

• Your Tongue Groove cladding
  Please note that at Ruby, we only supply boards that are suitable for exterior cladding. Don’t forget trims to complete your corners and edges.
• Timber battens
  These are used as a go-between, providing a fresh surface to affix nails and fastenings to, and for connecting the cladding to the exterior of your project.
• Your fixings
  Most wood species are best fixed with stainless steel fixings, as they're more resistant to corrosion. Be sure to get the appropriate fixings for your wall type.
• A Breathable membrane
  This protects against moisture penetration into the main structure of your project, and also provides ventilation allowing any moisture to escape, preventing rot.
• Drill or nail gun
  You could also do things the old-fashioned way with just a hammer, but why make the extra work for yourself?
• Saw (hand or power)
  It's like a piece of cladding but made out of metal with sharp teeth - used for cutting things
• Spirit level and tape measure
  To ensure your cladding is straight and level, and to make sure you don't cut your gorgeous new cladding too short
• Weatherproof finish such as an oil or stain
  (Optional, but highly recommended)
• Safety gear
  (Goggles, gloves etc.)