ShipLap
Hidden Fastener Lap Style Cladding Profile
Upgrade your traditional wood-cladding style with this slanted steel plank panel. Great for both interior and exterior applications. Easy installation with a floating clip system and no exposed fasteners, make this a simple yet stylish cladding option for residential and commercial applications.
Available in a 6” coverage with a 1/2” depth, keeping it flush with other popular cladding materials. Consider pairing it with our other panels like 7/8″ Corrugated, Forma Plank, or Board & Batten.
Keep scrolling for panel specs, available trims, installation guide, colours & finishes, and project photos!
Project Gallery
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Panel Specifications
Application: Wall
Coverage: 6″
Depth: 1/2″
Panel Length: Up to 26’10” (minimum length: 62″)
Available Gauge: 24
Available in 40+ Standard Colours & Specialty Finishes
Substrate: 1/2″ standard plywood minimum
Note: Ordered in multiples of 6
Cutting charge applies on lengths from 24″ to < 62″
Available Resources
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ShipLap Brochure
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Installation Guide
Since every project is different, care and attention should be paid to the product that is being specified so that the building performs as designed. Venting, breathability and water resistance are all components of a building envelope and should be confirmed with building designers for optimal performance.
For installation information, please contact our team.
Custom Trim
Our ShipLap panels come in our standard 1/2″ trim collection.
For a detailed view with trim codes, download the full trim list below.
Forma Plank
A ShipLap alternative that features a plank look instead of overlapping panels.
Available Colours & Finishes
Espresso Woodgrain
Frontier Woodgrain
Gunstock Woodgrain
Saddle Woodgrain
Autumn Woodgrain
Light Pine Woodgrain
Barnboard Woodgrain
Dark Walnut Woodgrain
Obsidian Oak Woodgrain
Rustic
Concrete
Onyx Black Texture
Burnished Slate Texture
Fossil Grey Texture
Oxide Red Texture
Arctic White Texture
Silver Sage Texture
Ash Grey Texture
Bright White
White White
Iceberg
Bone White
Stone Grey
Regent Grey
Zinc Grey
Charcoal
Gunmetal
Carbon
Black
Dark Brown
Coffee Brown
Buckskin
Hickory
Tan
Wicker
Bright Red
Tile Red
Dark Red
Heron Blue
Royal Blue
Sapphire Blue
Oxford Blue
Slate Blue
Melchers Green
Galvalume
Galvanized
Espresso Woodgrain
Frontier Woodgrain
Gunstock Woodgrain
Saddle Woodgrain
Autumn Woodgrain
Light Pine Woodgrain
Barnboard Woodgrain
Dark Walnut Woodgrain
Obsidian Oak Woodgrain
Rustic
Concrete
Onyx Black Texture
Burnished Slate Texture
Fossil Grey Texture
Oxide Red Texture
Arctic White Texture
Silver Sage Texture
Ash Grey Texture
Onyx Black Texture
Burnished Slate Texture
Fossil Grey Texture
Oxide Red Texture
Arctic White Texture
Silver Sage Texture
Ash Grey Texture
Espresso Woodgrain
Frontier Woodgrain
Gunstock Woodgrain
Saddle Woodgrain
Autumn Woodgrain
Light Pine Woodgrain
Barnboard Woodgrain
Dark Walnut Woodgrain
Obsidian Oak Woodgrain
Weathering
Steel Samples Available
We offer a variety of steel samples to our customers including steel panels, steel colour pieces, and samples rings of our Standard Colours & Specialty Finishes. For an exact representation of colour, we always recommend viewing steel colours in person prior to ordering.
To get samples, find a Forma Steel dealer near you by clicking the button below.
Looking For More?
Visit the Cladding Series page for the full collection of profiles. Or check out our Inspiration Gallery to view more project photography with even more Colours & Specialty Finishes!
Realistic Woodgrains
Browse our collection of realistic & lifelike woodgrains. Unlike its wood and wood veneer counterparts, our steel version was designed to stand the test of time.
Where to Buy Forma Steel
We distribute through a network of Forma Steel dealers throughout Western Canada and beyond. We can work with you to acquire the right materials and designs for any creative vision from conception to final physical form.
Ask for Forma Steel at your local building supply store or lumber yard. Or check out our Where to Buy map below!

