DecoWood® Custom Cladding
Decowood is a proprietary finishing technique used to replicate the natural look and texture of wood on various surfaces like aluminium. Decowood finishes are available in a wide range of colours, shades and wood grain patterns, allowing for customisation to suit various design preferences and architectural styles. The process can produce highly realistic results, with the finished aluminium panels closely resembling the appearance of natural wood.
Durable - Decowood finishes are resistant to warping, rotting, cracking, fading & termites, making them suitable for exterior applications where exposure to the elements is a concern.
Low Maintenance - Unlike real wood, Decowood finishes require minimal maintenance and upkeep. They do not need to be stained, painted, or sealed regularly to maintain their appearance and integrity.
Sustainable - Decowood finishes offer an environmentally friendly alternative to harvesting and processing natural wood. They are made using eco-friendly manufacturing processes and can contribute to sustainable building practices.
Decowood finishes are commonly used across multiple architectural applications like facades, window and door frames, louvres, sunscreens and decorative cladding. It provides the warmth and beauty of wood without the maintenance challenges, offering architects, designers and owners a versatile and durable solution for achieving the desired aesthetic.
Colours - The Decowood colour series includes 30 natural woodgrain finishes that represent timbers from across the world. If your preferred timber finish is not listed, contact us so we can colour match a finish to suit your project needs.
Note: The colours shown are a guide only. We strongly recommend comparing your choice with actual samples. As
DecoWood® finishes are designed to look like timber, variations in colour may be evident.
Batten Sizes - Decowood aluminium battens come in a variety of sizes and shapes. The following square and rectangular one piece battens are the most common and best suited sizes to clad a garage door.
20 x 20mm square
40 x 40mm square
25 x 50mm rectangle
The 6.5m lengths can be cut to size on site. Most profiles are between 1.5mm and 3mm in thickness.
Decowood aluminium will not warp or split and are generally lighter than most traditional solid timber battens. They also meet the following stringent Australian building standards relating to fire, AS1530.1, AS/NZA1530.3, AS3837 and NCC2015.
Two piece battens are prone to movement on a garage door and are not recommended.
