Timber-Look Aluminium Cladding

Timber-look aluminium gives you the look of a timber facade with the low upkeep of metal. Real timber cladding is beautiful, but it moves with the weather, needs regular oiling or painting, and can rot or attract pests over time. Timber-look aluminium keeps the woodgrain appearance and skips most of that work.

For homeowners, that means a facade that still looks like timber years later, with a quick wash instead of a re-oil. For architects, specifiers and builders, it means a lightweight, dimensionally stable material that installs quickly and holds its finish — useful on both new builds and renovations.

• Low maintenance — no oiling, staining or sanding; wash down as needed.
• Stable in our climate — it won’t cup, warp or split the way timber can in heat and humidity.
• Lightweight — easier to handle and fix than many heavier claddings.
• Fire behaviour — aluminium is a non-combustible metal, so timber-look aluminium is often specified where the look of timber is wanted but combustible materials are restricted. Always match the specific system to its test evidence — see the compliance note below.

“Timber-look cladding” is a look, not a single material. Here’s how the common options stack up so you can pick with your eyes open.

*-Product-specific fire performance must be confirmed through the relevant test certification. The content above describes general material properties only and does not constitute a product certification.

The short version: real timber wins on pure authenticity but asks the most of you over time. Composite and fibre cement are solid middle options. Timber-look aluminium is the pick when you want the timber look to last with the least upkeep — which is why it’s DECO’s core cladding offer through DecoClad®.

DECO doesn’t publish fixed pricing, because a real number depends on your project. What drives the cost:

• Profile and system — board profile, batten look, and the fixing system chosen.
• Finish — standard woodgrain vs premium finishes (a premium grain like Curly Birch sits higher).
• Wall area and complexity — total square metres, plus corners, windows, and detailing.
• Substrate and battens — what the cladding fixes to, and any packing or framing needed.
• Installation — labour, site access, height and scaffolding.
• Location — freight and installer rates vary by region.

• Costing the battens only.
  Timber oiling and repairs add up — compare whole-of-life costs.
• Guessing the spacing.
  Too wide loses privacy; too tight looks solid and costs more.
• Skipping the council check.
  Height and boundary rules can force a redesign.
• Under-building the frame.
  Long horizontal runs need proper support to ensure it is structurally sound.
• Choosing a finish off a screen.
  View your preferred woodgrain finishes as real samples in daylight and shade.

Batten fencing gives you a modern, architectural fence with as much or as little privacy as you want. Decide the look and how much upkeep suits you, get the spacing right, and check your local rules before you build. If you love the timber-batten look but not the oiling and warping, timber-look aluminium gets you there with a wash instead of a weekend of maintenance.

Want to see a finish or profile in person? Request a free sample, or explore DecoBatten® battens and fencing options with DECO’s team.