Choosing the Right Wall Cladding Material

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https://austim.com.au/recycled-timbers/Choosing the right cladding can be a difficult task. At Austim, we specialise in all things timber, including multiple colours and finishes of indoor and outdoor timber cladding. We are also committed to providing you with the right advice and information necessary for your project.

Some things to consider when choosing a type of cladding are the location suitability, availability, and fire performance. Is the cladding going to withstand the elements? Is it easily accessible? And, does it comply with the current fire safety standards?

Best types of cladding for Perth

Weatherboard

Weatherboard comes in a range of natural tones for you to choose from. Made from reconstituted hardwood or timber that can be painted or stained, weatherboard offers you the freedom to customise an inexpensive option to your liking. It can be fixed to all kinds of underlying materials like brick or fibre cement. This option leaves you with unlimited freedom to design.

Weatherboard will offer a neat appearance, great insulation during the colder months and durability if maintained properly. Fantastic for external and internal use, this versatile product can be useful for all your cladding and lining needs. However, high maintenance is required for external cladding.

Brick

Bricks are a unique option that is often compared to the process of cladding which adds a protective coating to the house. Bricks, on the other hand, require little maintenance and will stand up against the elements for years to come. Robust and earthy, this fire and extreme weather resistant material are ideal for Australian conditions. Easy to purchase, low maintenance and durable – properly installed brick can prove to be a great option.

Some downsides are brick’s lack of insulating ability and its limited design potential. It also has the potential for wear and tear to the mortar which can diminish structural integrity. Check with the supplier and designer for premium mortar options.

Stone Veneer

Stone Veneer cladding gives your home an elegant and earthylook. Stone Veneer is inexpensive, lightweight and easy to install, and is a great alternative to stone. This beautiful option can be customised with cohesive colours, shapes and sizing.

Stone Veneer offers excellent insulation for the home. It can be used as an internal lining or external cladding with minimal maintenance required for both. Artificial stone veneer, however, is often mass-produced. If you look hard enough, you’re likely to find two identical pieces.

Since one of the appeals of stone is its naturally unique appearance, the repetitiveness of mass-produced stone veneer siding can be a drawback. It is also important to note that some stone veneer isn’t waterproof or fireproof, so it is essential to buy the right veneer for your climate and needs.

Timber Cladding

Timber Cladding gives your building a timeless, warm and inviting feel. It can provide good insulation and durability to your home or business. Timber Cladding is also easy to install, energy efficient and versatile. You can use timber cladding internally and externally.

Available across Australia, recycled timber can be used in the cladding process as an environmentally friendly alternative to new wood. Timber cladding can come in horizontal, vertical and angled profiles with a variety of timber species to choose from, giving your home or business a bold look.

Austim offers a large timber cladding and lining range with a huge number of choices to suit any project. Our timber cladding and lining range includes:

Vulcan Timber is thermally modified meaning it is durable and stable. It is H3 treated, rot and pest resistant backed up by a 25-year warranty. Vulcan Timber also comes in a range of Protector Oil colours.

Australian IronAsh or Goodwood Victorian Ash is produced by Australian Sustainable Hardwoods and is environmentally responsible, energy efficient and sustainable. This timber is beautiful, strong and durable.

Timber Cladding Designs

As mid-century Modernist-inspired architecture grows in popularity, crisp edges and severe materials are becoming common materials in home design. Concrete, steel, copper, timber and other industrial finishes are architectural staples that are here to stay. This is one of the reasons that timber cladding, with its warm, timeless look, has been used more and more frequently in architecture.

Timber exterior cladding is often used in projects to enhance a building’s durability as well as its aesthetics.

Final finishes are easier to apply correctly in a factory or warehouse rather than on-site and have the potential to speed up the construction process.

Austim offers machining and pre-oiling capabilities; our two coating machines can apply oil to all four faces of timber boards, be it timber cladding, timber decking or screening.

Ready to choose the right cladding?

It is important that whenever you are looking into any cladding, to check with the supplier to ensure the product fire safety and waterproofing approved.

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What our clients say

Austim are a great partner and timber supplier. Our business is based on the East Coast of Australia and we partner with Austim for WA projects. We have had a long lasting and great working relationship with Austim for many years. Highly recommend them.

daniel wright

06:31 18 Jun 19

Austim is always the first place I try when I need timber and it’s rare that I can’t get what I need there. Stuart is a rare gem of a gent to deal with – quick to respond to any queries, full of good advice and goes out of his way to help get whatever project I’m working on happening to my schedule, even when all I need is a few sticks and a handful of fixings. Highly recommend Austim, the team and young Stuart.

Anni Lilford

00:51 16 Nov 18

Stuart went out of his way to make sure we got the product we wanted. He made suggestions on possible constructions and timbers suitable. Very knowledgeable friendly staff all around. Excellent experience, highly recommended.

Holger Butenschon

05:14 22 May 18

Hi Ben,Just wanted to thankyou for your help and advice in our selection of the Millboard Vintage Oak decking also in you recommending Grant from Premier Hardwood Decking. Grant has just completed our decking and we couldn't have asked for a more professional, reliable and competent tradesman. The decking has been installed to a very high standard and the decking itself is stunning. Ian and Sue

susan smith

06:27 08 Oct 18

I've used Austim on a few occasions for home projects like decking and pergola, etc and each time the response to my requests for price and delivery have been excellent, the deliveries took place as negotiated, the timber quality was great and value for money. The team at Austim do a great job and make dealing with Austim a breeze.

Michael Robinson

09:06 25 Oct 18

I have worked with Austim for around 8 years now and they are one of the best suppliers in perth to deal with. I would highly recommend to use them for any timber needs!!!

Art of Timber

07:55 05 Mar 20

I had been looking for some cedar for my kayak project and had rung a couple of other places with no luck. When I contacted Austim they were very helpful, had the timber in stock and I was on my was in 20 minutes. The wood was very good quality and has really finished up beautifully. Thanks to Austim.

mark alderson

02:03 08 Apr 17

I"d like to thank Austim for there help in supplying me with material that firstly I thought I'd have trouble sourcing as it was marring up with originally 30 year old existing timber.My project was not a massive project but still needed the attention of an new build.The timber supplied by Austim was machined to size with absolute perfection, where I had to remove old pieces and replace with the new pieces they fitted perfectly.once the floors are re-sanded and varnished they will be back to there former glory. Thanks again to the staff at Austim.Regards Bob Heppenstall.I've just added a finished photo after the Floor Sanding was completed.Original timber was Tassie Oak, and the new is Vic Ash, as you can see there is only a slight variation in the final product.I hope this gives anyone thinking doing the same the confidence to proceed. Regards Bob Heppenstall.

Robert Heppenstall

10:05 12 Oct 18

Great service over phone and by email. Product supplied is high quality - no issues. Staff accommodating and friendly.

M F

00:18 07 May 20

Good service with fair prices.

Colin Della Bosca

08:14 04 Jun 20

Great service and product.I struggled to find a bench top in the size and material I wanted, so was really happy when I found one with Austim.It came fully protected with wrap and was undamaged when I got it home.Thanks

Matt Harrison

06:29 08 May 23

Good selection, friendly staff, competitive pricing. Preferred over the 'hardware store'.You can hand pick if you need superior quality, Ben Price helped me with sorting through

Dirk Wachter

03:59 12 May 23

Quick responses, timber prepared to request including cutting to Size. Easy pick up. Highly recommend.

Martyn Lethbridge

06:42 05 May 23

We wanted Marri boards to make a bed - Austim provided beautiful planed and sized boards - at a good price - delivered on time......excellent service!

Mark Warren

06:53 20 Aug 21

Ordered some merbau timber through austim to replace some rotten pine stair treads. The guy on the phone was very helpful .the timber was straight and had no faults or damage. Sent a message with a picture to say the timber had been delivered. Would definitely order timber from them again

Galaxie Galaxie

05:25 29 Nov 23

Ron has help me out tremendously with designing and supplying two decks. Everything required to build them including screws Concreate, stirrups and timber. Service is excellent and at competitive prices.

Craig Bussanich

01:25 06 Oct 23

Excellent service! The gentlemen that served us was so helpful and sorted out our kitchen bench top in 15 minutes! Great product!

sophie sherlock

07:24 06 Oct 23

Wow! What amazing customer service. Ron took care of working out what I needed and guided me expertly through the product range. Invoice was raised on Wednesday afternoon and the wonderful Wade delivered my order on Friday morning. He went above and beyond what would normally be a kerbside delivery, changed the Hiab strapsTo longer ones and expertly delivered it safely over my side wall. Super impressed, he’s a keeper Austim!

Wilma Ashby

00:10 22 Mar 24

Absolutely amazing service and knowledgeable team and specially Tim very knowledgeable and friendly and knows his stuff.

Hey_Jay0472

02:37 10 Jan 24

Very tidy and well laid out timber warehouse with a well stocked accessories shop. Friendly staff with great product knowledge and advice.

Gerard

07:37 22 Mar 24

Competitive pricing and quality product with a knowledgeable team backing it. Ben assisted me in finding the best matching colour composite timber slats for a project, had them in stock and delivered within days of ordering. Prompt delivery and nicely wrapped for protection. I've even been quoted more $ from their competitors who are local to me when I needed more and Austim still beat them, even with delivery! I know where I'll be going when I need to start the decking project, thanks team.

Ryan Markwell

14:31 27 Jul 24

Fantastic customer service. Tim exceeded all my expectations, providing me with great advice and managing to keep within my project budget. Would highly recommend Aus-Tim