IRONCLAD Hardwood Cladding
Architectural hardwood cladding for New Zealand conditions.
IRONCLAD is our premium architectural hardwood cladding range, manufactured from extremely durable Australian Class 1 hardwood species. Designed for modern residential and commercial projects, IRONCLAD combines exterior performance with natural timber character.
Available in vertical and horizontal shiplap, bevel back and rustic sawn face profiles, IRONCLAD can be used across exterior cladding, feature walls, architectural facades, commercial projects and residential homes.
Built for Exterior Performance
Milled from durable Australian hardwood species, IRONCLAD is suited to New Zealand conditions where strength, stability and long-term performance are important.
The timber is selected for natural durability, grain, colour and character, offering a cladding option that feels both architectural and highly practical.
Species Range
IRONCLAD is available in selected Australian hardwood species and colour ranges, including:
Spotted Gum
Ironbark
Mixed Blondes
Mixed Reds
Rustic Sawn Face Cladding
Species selection will influence colour, grain, density and availability. We can help advise which option is most suitable for your project.
Spotted Gum, Bevel Back with New Band-sawn face. Uncoated
Ironbark Vertical Shiplap
Spotted Gum Vertical Shiplap.
Blackbutt Vertical Shiplap
Profiles
IRONCLAD is available in a range of cladding profiles to suit the design and installation method of your project.
Profile options include:
Vertical shiplap
Horizontal shiplap
Bevel back
Rustic sawn face cladding
Profiles can be selected depending on whether the project requires a clean architectural finish, a traditional weatherboard look, or a more textured rustic appearance.
Standard Sizes
Standard cladding sizes:
115 x 19mm or 21mm
165 x 19mm or 21mm available on request
Final sizes may depend on species, profile, finish and project requirements.
Coating
IRONCLAD is factory-coated with Cutek® Extreme CD50 clear, helping protect the timber while allowing the natural colour and grain of the hardwood to remain visible.
Over time, hardwood cladding may be maintained with oil or allowed to weather naturally, depending on the desired appearance and maintenance approach.
Natural Weathering
IRONCLAD hardwood cladding can be left to weather naturally to a soft silver-grey finish. This natural colour change affects appearance only and does not reduce the durability of the timber.
If the weathered look is desired, no ongoing oiling or coating maintenance is required. To retain more of the original timber colour, the cladding will need to be maintained over time with a suitable oil or coating system.
Designed for exposed New Zealand conditions, IRONCLAD offers a durable, low-maintenance cladding option for coastal, rural, residential and architectural projects.
Suitable Applications
IRONCLAD hardwood cladding is suitable for:
Exterior wall cladding
Architectural facades
Residential homes
Commercial buildings
Feature elevations
Vertical or horizontal cladding
Outdoor rooms
Landscape structures
Interior feature walls
Enquire About IRONCLAD
Get in touch to discuss your project, preferred profile, finish, species and cladding requirements.
We can advise on suitable hardwood options, standard sizes, availability and installation detailing.
