Grad for Kebony is a new rainscreen system that utilizes a special cladding profile, expressly designed for the Grad™ Mini Rail system, which precisely locks Kebony Grad cladding into place quickly and easily
Grad and Kebony have had a long-held partnership in Europe. Grad™ Concept’s parent company has been in business 170+ years and has a proven track record with Kebony products for more than a decade. Now, we are selling our products together as a complete system for the first time in North America.
Experienced builder, Adam Harrison, shares his thoughts on Grad for Kebony compared to his recent Kebony shiplap installation.
Our Clear Grad™ Cladding was designed to give you the look you want without being overwhelmed with custom profile options. The grooves on the back of the board fit seamlessly with the Grad™ rail system, giving you the option of installing the board vertically or horizontally with two popular gap sizes to choose from.
1×6 Clear Grad™ Cladding (#2682)
Actual Dimensions: 13/16″ x 5 11/16″
Lengths: 10′, 12′, 14′, 16′
Grad™ for Kebony Mini Rail clips are factory-placed in position, so the installer simply fastens the rails onto the sheathing or vapor barrier and snaps the boards on. The rails create a natural air gap so there’s no need to install furring strips ahead of time.
Based on the desired aesthetic, Mini Rails come in two different gap sizes and can be installed vertically or horizontally.
1×6 w/Narrow Gap (G2171)
Gap Spacing: 5/32″ (similar to nickel gap)
Rail Length: Approx. 6 ft.
Coverage: 200 sf/box*
•based on 16″ OC spacing
1×6 w/Wide Gap (G2172)
Gap Spacing: 17/64″ (similar to shiplap)
Rail Length: Approx. 6 ft.
Coverage: 200 sf/box*
•based on 16″ OC spacing
Grad™ Spacing Template
Included in your Mini Rail box will be a spacing template. This tool is placed between an existing rail and the next rail to keep alignment and gap spacing uniform across the project.
Grad™ Riser Support
For roof lines or short runs, you can use the riser support to maintain the correct gap between the stud and the board. The riser support has an opening so you can face fasten the board using the Pro Plug® system for Kebony.
Kebony Clear is a neat, sophisticated wood with a subtle grain that is free of knots.
