Concealled bracket / clip for T&G wall panel

[Rad1o]

I want to put T&G wood panelling up in a loft room. I am looking for T&G wall clips. I have seen pictures on the internet, but I am unable to find shops / retailers that do them. Any ideas?

I have got another question. We did the loft as part of an extension with thick insulation, heating and loft windows. The walls are plasterboarded. Can I nail the T&G panels straight through the plasterboard into the rafters or do I need to put timber / lath subconstruction on first?

 

[Deleted member 174758]

Firstly, have you considered secret nailing by pinning/nailing throught the tongue? You can also go through the groove as well (see below). Alternatively Wickes used to do them, although I'm not sure if they still do, although a number of timber yards I've dealt with still stock them because they sell T&G cladding. The main UK distributor for the stuff I've used in recent times (Silverwood) is Proctor's - you may want to ring them and ask who they distribute through in your area. Other makes include Simpson's Strong Tie (American but distributed in the UK through trade outlets)

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• Deleted member 174758
• 26 Apr 2015
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Make sure that you allow for air flow up the back:

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• Deleted member 174758
• 26 Apr 2015
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This example shows vertical cladding, but horizontal planking would be similar (only turned through 90 degrees)