Salt, sun and breeze define coastal living - and the cladding has to keep up. Here are looks that suit the Australian coast.
Light and breezy
Pale finishes like Blackbutt, Tasmanian Oak and Limed Oak keep coastal homes feeling open and sun-filled, and they echo the bleached timber and sand of the setting.
The weathered look, permanently
Silvertop Ash captures the silver-grey of timber that has weathered by the sea - except it stays that way forever, with none of the actual weathering and decay.
Mix battens and boards
Combine board cladding on the main walls with batten screens to private decks and outdoor showers. The mix gives texture and handles the relentless coastal sun and salt.
Built for the marine zone
Whatever the look, marine-grade aluminium is the practical foundation near the coast, standing up to salt air that corrodes steel and weathers timber in a season.