Dark colours on timber cladding are now possible and warranted

The current trend for darker colours on façades is proving that not all substrates are created equal.

STOP PRESS.

We can now confidently offer Accoya as a dark-colour substrate option.

Provided it is properly coated and installed in accordance with ITI Timspec installation specifications, Accoya is warranted against undue movement (shrinkage and swelling). The black and dark-coated Accoya cladding we have installed in New Zealand over the last 3-to-4 years bear testament to this.

Timspec offers a CodeMark-approved weatherboard system in Pine, Cedar and Accoya, to allow a stress-free job. Installation specifications are FREE to download and are available under the installation section of our downloads page.

The Solution

“The Accoya bevel-back weatherboards provided an ideal solution for this beachfront home. The stability of the product provided great peace of mind in terms of durability and performance while the ability to apply dark colours provided excellent design freedom. The coastal tradition of weatherboard cladding has to be maintained while allowing the flexibility of a modern aesthetic form," says Trevor Wilson of Architecture 37.