Cladding & Weatherboards

Canterbury Timber is Sydney’s largest supplier of Cladding & Weatherboards. We have a huge range Interior & Exterior Cladding, Weatherboards and Lining Boards. From quality brands like James Hardie, Weathertex, DesignPine, Timbeck and more.

What is Weatherboards and Cladding?

Weatherboards and cladding are outer wall cover protecting buildings from the weather with good-looking appearances. These products provides the first line of defense against rain, wind, and sun UV rays and determine the architectural appearance of buildings. Effective cladding systems combine weathering with thermal performance and aesthetic appeal to create durable, good-looking building facades. Canterbury Timber provides the highest quality exterior wall systems including treated pine options, western red cedar, shiplap profiles, fibre cement options, and Weathertex. Our claddings ensure beautiful, long-lasting exterior finishes for all building projects.

Cladding and Weatherboard

Treated Pine Finger Jointed Primed

Treated pine finger jointed primed weatherboards offer excellent value with improved stability and paint-ready finish. Finger jointing eliminates natural defects and creates longer lengths with consistent quality. Chemical treatment resists attack by insects and decay and the primed finish offers outstanding paint adhesion. This cost-effective option offers tried and tested performance for residential and commercial applications.

Western Red Cedar Weatherboards

Western red cedar weatherboards provide luxury natural timber cladding of unmatched beauty and performance. This North American softwood is naturally resistant to decay, insects, and moisture without chemical treatment. Western red cedar has typical grain patterns and rich natural colours which weather to a silvery-grey patina. For luxury residential and architectural projects where natural timber character is essential.

Shiplap Cladding

Shiplap cladding consists of overlapping horizontal boards with distinctive shadow lines and weather-seal joints. This traditional type of cladding provides good weather protection through overlapping and forms pleasing horizontal visual lines. Shiplap cladding may be prepared from a variety of timber species and profiles to suit any architectural style from contemporary to heritage designs.

Fibre Cement Cladding

Fibre cement cladding is a blend of cement, cellulose fibre, and additives to create hard, fire-resistance, exterior wall systems. Engineered cladding, with the characteristics of resisting moisture, insects, fire, and impact, with dimensional stability. Low maintenance with excellent durability in adverse Australian conditions. Pre-finished products and various profiles.

Weathertex Cladding and Weatherboards

Weathertex weatherboards and cladding are Australian-designed products manufactured from timber using natural wood fibres and advanced manufacturing technology. The products retain a natural timber appearance with the added stability and weather-resistance. Weathertex cladding is excellent in thermal performance and pre-primed to make finishing easy. Ideal for coastal and extreme weather conditions.

Benefits of Top-of-the-Rage Cladding and Weatherboards

Protection from Weather
Quality cladding systems provide vital weather protection, excluding moisture penetration while allowing building envelope breathing to provide optimal performance.
Thermal Performance
Weatherboards and cladding are used to insulate buildings and provide thermal performance, providing greater energy efficiency and interior comfort levels.
Low Maintenance
Premium cladding products require less regular maintenance than traditional offerings and provide superior long-term performance.
Design Versatility
Multi-profile, multi-texture, and multi-material choices allow customisation to address varied architectural forms from contemporary to traditional designs.
Durability
High-performance cladding systems resist weathering, UV degradation, and movement, and continue to perform and look as intended over the long term.

Choosing the Right Cladding System

Weather Factors

Consider local weather including coastal exposure, bushfire risk, and high and low temperatures when selecting cladding products.

Architectural Design

The architectural design determines the style of cladding profile, with varied profiles for conventional, smooth profiles for contemporary, etc.
Western red cedar weathers naturally while treated pine and fibre cement products must be repainted regularly for optimal appearance.

Budget Requirements
Economical options are offered by treated pine finger jointed primed while top performance is provided by western red cedar and fibre cement.

If we don't have it, Canterbury Timber can source it for you. Talk to our experts for DIY advice and construction project knowledge. Canterbury Timber offers competitive Trade Prices on Timber and Building Supplies.

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