andy wrote:

My mum's bungalow needs a facelift and I'm considering using Wickes
UPVC cladding + guttering etc. which seems good value.
I've never done any of this sort of work before ( Cladding ) and
wondered what fixings you use ..... presumably ss nails but how do
you conceal these ? What mastic if any do I use ?
There doesn't seem to be a help/fact sheet available for this work in
my local branch.

Many thanks for any help.

Have you got a branch of Omnico near you? I have been doing UPVC fascias,
soffits etc and they have been offering good prices and free delivery etc
enabling to buy a weekends worth of materials at a time.
I've not used the cladding but you might find there is some form of
hidden clip system to fix it with.

www.omnico.co.uk

Usual disclaimer - I'm just a satisfied customer etc etc (but if ominco
want to send me a commission - that is fine by me)

Bob