Fortex® is the brand name for Freefoam’s innovative range of embossed exterior cladding products. The textured surface features an attractive wood effect on a matt finish board to give the look and feel of timber with the benefits of low maintenance PVC. The Fortex® collection is available in double shiplap and weatherboard profiles in a wide range of subtle ‘New England’ colours to complement all design ideas. From pale shades of cream and sand to stronger tones of grey and blue.
Glad to Clad
Fortex cladding can be used on huge variety of projects from a feature wall on a new extension, to replacing wood cladding or covering tired or cracked render. And it’s not only suitable for homes. Ideal for barns, home offices, summer houses and garden rooms too.
Guaranteed to last
Choosing the Fortex® cladding range will give your home a long lasting decorative cladding solution, designed to withstand many years of extreme weather conditions. Our white and colour products are eligible for an impressive 10-year guarantee backed by Freefoam’s environmentally friendly lead-free formulation.
Easy to Maintain
uPVC cladding is incredibly easy to maintain. It just needs a simple wash and wipe down with detergent and water to keep it looking fresh and clean year after year. No time consuming and costly touching up, repair or replacing.
Save money with an insulated home
PVC cladding can be installed with a layer of insulation, giving you the opportunity to improve the exterior of your home and at the same time reduce heat loss. The Building Research Establishment’s (BRE) ‘Green Guide to Specification’ has given PVC cladding an A+ rating when installed with standard insulation components.
Fortex Pro Double Shiplap
The Fortex Pro double shiplap board is 333mm wide and features an indented groove along the length of the board creating an attractive shadow. The ideal choice for a feature wall on a refurbishment project or as a façade on a new extension. Available in a range of ten colours with a 10 year guarantee.
Fortex Double Shiplap
The standard double shiplap board, 300mm wide and 7mm thick, is ideal for small areas such as an external feature wall or dormer extension and is available in the following colours: white, pale gold and sand.
Fortex Weatherboard
An attractive featheredge style cladding that overlaps to create a traditional look. 170mm wide and 7mm thick, making it perfect for any home improvement project.
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Colour Range
Fortex Cladding is available in a wide range of subtle modern colours. Use to blend in with render, brickwork and windows and doors. Why not use our Cladding Visualiser to see what different cladding boards looks like on a range of properties.
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In accordance with Part B of the Building Regulations - Fire Safety; Fortex is permitted for use 1m or more from a relevant boundary on buildings* that are 18m in height or less.
*For assembly and recreation buildings, refer to Part B of the Building Regulations for more detailed guidance.