01 Plank Dimensions, Overlap Geometry & Net-to-Gross Area Planning
Lap-siding elevations create crisp horizontal shadow lines by overlapping each upper plank 25–30 mm over the course below. When evaluating 170 mm or 200 mm plank widths in 2500 mm or 3000 mm lengths (8 mm or 10 mm order candidates per TDS), the installed net cover height per row drops to roughly 140–145 mm or 170–175 mm—making separate net wall and gross plank calculations essential.
- Add 15–22% overlap factor plus 8–10% gable/window cutting allowance when converting net facade m² into plank counts.
- Align 2500 mm or 3000 mm plank lengths with vertical batten spacing (typically 400–600 mm) so butt joints land cleanly on supports.
- Confirm whether 8 mm or 10 mm plank thickness matches your wind-zone exposure and batten span calculation.