{"id":2336,"date":"2026-02-20T09:26:38","date_gmt":"2026-02-20T08:26:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cladix.eu\/?p=2336"},"modified":"2026-02-20T09:30:07","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T08:30:07","slug":"wall-treatment-cladix","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cladix.eu\/en\/muur-behandelen-cladix\/","title":{"rendered":"Do I need to treat my wall if I want to install Cladix?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cladix wall cladding is always installed on a <strong>support structure<\/strong>.<br>You screw the profiles onto this substructure, not directly onto the fa\u00e7ade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That also means: <strong>no pre-treatment of the existing facade required.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Provide a support structure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The first step in assembly is to place a support structure against the wall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You choose:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Aluminium support structure, e.g. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.backforce.be\/systemen\/rgl8\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">RGL8<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>or wooden support structure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This structure forms the base on which you attach the Cladix profiles.<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cladix.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/cladix-op-rgl8-aluminium-draagstructuur-1290x726.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cladix.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/cladix-op-rgl8-aluminium-draagstructuur-1290x726.jpg 1290w, https:\/\/www.cladix.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/cladix-op-rgl8-aluminium-draagstructuur-520x293.jpg 520w, https:\/\/www.cladix.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/cladix-op-rgl8-aluminium-draagstructuur-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cladix.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/cladix-op-rgl8-aluminium-draagstructuur-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.cladix.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/cladix-op-rgl8-aluminium-draagstructuur.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><\/figure>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why a support structure?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The support structure provides:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A stable and level surface<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Correct ventilation behind the facade<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Firm fastening of the profiles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A durable assembly<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By working with a support structure, you avoid direct contact between the cladding and the existing wall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fixing the Cladix profiles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After placing the support structure:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hook your profiles together (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cladix.eu\/en\/system\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"1293\">tooth-hook system<\/a>).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Screw them to the support structure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check your alignment each time.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is how you build the facade systematically, profile by profile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">No pretreatment required<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because Cladix comes on a separate support structure, you do not need to treat or level the existing fa\u00e7ade first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The support structure absorbs unevenness and ensures correct positioning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Briefly: <strong>First the supporting structure, then the profiles.<\/strong> <br>This is how you place Cladix correctly, stably and according to the correct procedure.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you want to install Cladix correctly and durably? 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