How do I fix an outdoor tap or other facade elements?

Would you like to run an outdoor tap, socket, light or pipe through your Cladix facade? This is perfectly possible: you need to drill an opening in the aluminium profile to do so.

Aluminium is a relatively soft metal and is easily machined with the right tools.

What tools do you use?

For standard openings use:

• Rolled metal drill bit
• or HSS ground metal drill bit

Do you need to make a larger opening, for example to extend a water pipe or install a grommet?

Then use:

• Metal-hole saw bit
• Choose a diameter slightly larger than the pipe or tube

Those extra millimetres ensure sufficient clearance and avoid stress on the tread.

What should you pay attention to?

• Measure and mark the opening accurately.
• Drill with controlled pressure.
• Finish burrs lightly if necessary for a neat finish.
• Check that the grommet seals correctly against moisture.

With pipes or taps, a correct watertight connection remains important.

Safety first

Aluminium shavings (chips) are released during drilling. These can slip away.

Therefore, always wear:

• Safety glasses
• Work gloves

So you work safely and in a controlled way.

Processing an exterior tap or facade element in Cladix only requires correct drilling with the right metal tools. With precise measuring and safe working methods, you will finish your facade neatly and professionally.