The challenge
Apartment and townhouse facades want the warmth that sells timber, but class 2-9 buildings face combustibility requirements that rule out or heavily detail real wood and put composite panel under scrutiny.
How to use it
Coordinate cladding, batten blades and soffits in matching woodgrain across the building so it reads as one design. Mixing board widths and batten depths models light and shadow across large elevations.
Why aluminium suits it
A non-combustible aluminium substrate gives the timber look while keeping the external-wall conversation straightforward for certifiers. It is lighter than masonry and faster to install, which helps the program at scale.
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The Hamptons look leans on light, crisp timber detailing - here is how to get it without the upkeep.
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Woodgrain Aluminium for Coastal Homes
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Woodgrain Aluminium for Modern and Contemporary Homes
Warm timber against black framing and render is the defining contemporary palette - here is how to nail it.
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Woodgrain Aluminium for Heritage Homes and Renovations
Adding warmth to a heritage home without fighting its character - a careful, additive approach.
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Woodgrain Aluminium for Knockdown-Rebuild Projects
Building new on an established block - how to specify a facade that looks great and stays low-maintenance.
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Woodgrain Aluminium for Alfresco Ceilings
The alfresco ceiling is where a timber look earns its keep - and where real timber struggles most.
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