Cladding

By Author: Thomas Lindblom
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To update the façade of a building and to save time in construction, cladding is a versatile and practical solution to consider for exterior wall panelling.

Available in a range of different profiles, from grooved to textured, primed and unprimed, it is easy to find the most appropriate wall cladding for any use and will easily complement stone, colour bond, aluminium or natural timber.

Cladding is usually made from Plywood or reconstituted natural hardwood ensuring longevity and strength.

HARDWOOD
Hardwood cladding is beautiful and durable, lending itself to a wide range of architectural projects for distinctive cladding applications.

Weathertex
Hardwood Weatherboards such as Weathertex are made from reconstituted natural hardwood using only sustainable new growth hardwood. Weathertex is available in 15 different weatherboard profiles including the classic square edge with a smooth or rough finish. The profiles suit a variety of individual tastes and are all pre-primed ready for top coat application saving time and money. A self-locking system, ‘Primelok', is also available to ...
... ensure a failsafe installation.
The features and benefits of using Weathertex Weatherboards include:
Reconstituted, natural hardwood.
25-year guarantee not to rot split or crack.
Environmentally friendly: sustainable new growth hardwood used.
Different sizes and profiles available.
All weatherboards have a length of 3660mm and a thickness of 9.5mm.
Lightweight and easy to install.
Pre-primed as standard, ready for top coat application.
A range of matching joint trimmers, metal corners, starter strips, nail and screws are available.

PLYWOOD
Plywood cladding can be used for both decorative and bracing purposes and offers a cost effective ‘make over' to any residential or commercial project.

Shadowclad
With proven strength and durability Shadowclad offers architects, designers, builders and renovators a choice of design options. Available in 3 profiles - Shadowclad Groove Natural and Primed, Shadowclad Textured Natural and Primed, and Rustic - Shadowclad is easy to paint and will withstand the elements.
Boral Evolution
EVOLUTION Ply cladding is manufactured from renewable plantation pine. It is versatile and an ideal choice for refurbishments and building upgrades. Available in three profiles - Rough sawn solid, rough sawn grooved and rough sawn V-grooved with a vertical groove at 150mm spaces, either primed or unprimed - ply cladding offers an easy-to-install external cladding.
Benefits of Plywood Cladding:
Bracing as well as cladding
Decorative
Allows design versatility
Cost effective (Preprimed cladding)
Lightweight and easy to handle
Resists impact and heavy blows
No special tools required for installation
Permanent (marine) glue bond
Preservative treated against decay
Good thermal and sound insulation
Can be curved
Matching Aluminium Flashings are available
Available in sizes 2440x1216mm, 2745x1216mm, 3050x1216mm and a thickness of 12mm.
This article is about exterior paneling. You can use hardwood and also structural plywood for an effective make over of your residential project.