How-To Guides & Explainers
Practical, no-nonsense guides to woodgrain aluminium for Australian projects.
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Materials
How Woodgrain Aluminium Is Made: Sublimation Explained
The timber look on aluminium cladding is not paint or a sticker. Here is how the sublimation process bakes a realistic woodgrain into the metal.
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Comparisons
Aluminium Cladding vs Natural Timber: An Honest Comparison
Real timber is beautiful but demanding. Here is a frank comparison of woodgrain aluminium against natural timber cladding for Australian conditions.
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Comparisons
Solid Aluminium vs Composite (ACP) Panels for Facades
Composite panels made headlines for the wrong reasons. Here is how solid woodgrain aluminium differs from aluminium composite panel.
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Compliance
BAL Ratings and Bushfire-Prone Areas: A Cladding Guide
What Bushfire Attack Level ratings mean for your cladding choice, and why a non-combustible substrate matters on bushfire-prone land.
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Design
How to Choose the Right Woodgrain Finish for Your Home
From pale Blackbutt to near-black Wenge, the woodgrain finish you choose sets the whole tone. Here is how to narrow it down.
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Design
Batten Spacing Guide: Privacy, Light and Airflow
The gap between battens changes everything - privacy, shade, breeze and the look. Here is how to get the spacing right.
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Materials
Coastal Homes: Choosing Corrosion-Resistant Cladding
Salt air is brutal on building materials. Here is why marine-grade woodgrain aluminium is a smart choice for Australian coastal homes.
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Installation
Measuring Up for Cladding: A Practical Guide
A clear measure-up saves time and money. Here is a practical approach to estimating cladding quantities for your project.
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Installation
Installing Aluminium Cladding: An Overview for Builders
A high-level look at how woodgrain aluminium cladding goes up, and why it is faster on site than many traditional systems.
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Design
Lining an Alfresco Ceiling with Aluminium
An alfresco ceiling is the perfect place for a timber look - but real timber struggles outdoors. Here is why aluminium linings work so well overhead.
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Installation
Aluminium Fencing on Sloping Blocks
Sloping sites are common across Australia. Here is how modular woodgrain aluminium fencing handles a fall in the land.
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Design
Cladding for Renovations and Re-Cladding Projects
Re-cladding is one of the highest-impact renovations you can make. Here is how woodgrain aluminium transforms a tired facade.
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