Stylish Shadowclad
A stylish shadowclad feature wall is a perfect way to add street appeal to the exterior of your home. Shadowclad provides a warm, natural wood exterior that is well suited to many architectural styles. Furthermore, Shadowclad’s ability to withstand the elements makes it a perfect choice for decorative exterior cladding projects in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings.
Wide design flexibility can be achieved with our range of grooved or ungrooved finishes and natural or primed options available. So, to add an affordable flair to your next project, look no further than our Shadowclad range.
It is a pleasure to feature Sustainable’s Kingfisher House Build which captured the beauty that shadowclad can bring to a space. If wanting to learn more about this individual build, please see the video below:
For more inspiration on what can be achieved using shadowclad, see our Pinterest Board below:
25/01/2023
DIY Plywood Accent Wall
A DIY plywood accent wall is an easy and affordable option to breathe some new life into a space. The perks of such a project go beyond ease and affordability in that plywood is an easy medium to work with, allowing for complete customisation and individuality. We recommend our Hardwood range for such a project.
For easy how-to steps on how to complete a DIY Plywood Accent Wall, please visit this article from Better Homes and Gardens.
If looking for inspiration into how to transform your space using the how-to guide, see our Pinterest board below:
24/01/2023
PEFC Forest Certified
“Wood is one of the most sustainable raw materials on the planet”. In the mini documentary below, PEFC Forest Certified explain the importance of safeguarding our forests globally. Learn more about the impact of certified products with the quick clip below.
29/11/2022
CD Hardwood Plywood In Situ
Customer spotlight: BFB Scaffolding using our CD Hardwood Plywood for their hoardings. This is another great example of the possibilities of plywood.
08/09/2022
Building Material Prices Continue to Rise
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27/06/22
Is Coating Required?
Yes indeed, we highly recommend that all plywood is coated with a water-based coating to prevent against weathering and wood decay.
From the FWPAA & their guide on specifying preservative treated wood products, the biodeterioration of wood results from attack by biological organisms such as mould. Under environmental conditions, such as the humid Queensland climate, protecting against these organisms is crucial.
If mould does develop on the sheets (uncoated, or on the coating if coated) this can be eliminated with the below products, Wet & Forgot and/or Intergrain Mould Killer.
The risk of decay can be reduced by utilising surface finish coatings, which maintain a low moisture content of the plywood and prevent fungal activity (mould) from occurring.
For applications subject to period & moderate wetting, we recommend the ACQ H3 Treated Pine Plywood or the LOSP H3 Shadowclad.
For recommendations on coating plywood & mould prevention, please visit our resources page.
17/05/2022
Whitewashing Plywood
White washing plywood is a process used both for aesthetic and protective purposes and is such an easy way to create a Scandinavian look. The below video shows how easy the process is, especially if you have some old paint lying around.
For more inspiration, view our Pinterest Board below:
19/04/2022
The Only Recommended Cladding
We get many requests for plywood to be used in permanently exposed applications in which the only product we recommend is Shadowclad which is a rough sawn finish 12mm pine plywood with H3 LOSP Treatment to protect against cracking, crazing, and rot & decay.
The issue with normal untreated plywood or marine plywood when exposed to the elements (even if painted) is that the sun affects the moisture level of the top veneer and can lead it to crack and craze as per the photo below. Read more: checking, weather effects & finishing.
If Shadowclad isn’t an option, and an enduring appearance is not a prerequisite, for the best longevity the Australian Made Hoop Pine Plywood which is a durable marine specie of timber would withstand the elements the longest and is manufactured with a permanent A-Bond glue in which the bond will not deteriorate under harsh or wet conditions.
For more information on Shadowclad, please view our product page.
07/08/2021
A Sustainable Resource
A mini-documentary showcasing Queensland’s Araucaria trees grown under the care of HQ Plantations that make up the Austral Hoop Pine Plywood.
Monarch of the Forest from Simon Woods on Vimeo.
15/06/2021
Home Design & Construction from Sustainable
It is a pleasure to feature Brett McKenzie and his team from Sustainable whose passion, knowledge and attention to detail can be seen with their Recipe Housing Approach which focusses on Sustainable Home Design & Construction.
He speaks fervently about the benefit not only to the homeowner but to the wider community of the importance of common sense, sustainable long-term design and construction. With the intent on constructing inspiring buildings far from the monoculture that is common in today’s society with its new estate housing stock. He believes this approach significantly benefits the wellbeing of the community through focusing upon taking into account the current environment, giving rise to a blended demographic and supporting diversity.
Key focus points include the flexible pod design which saves energy and reduces build time whilst focusing on the passive elements allowing the homeowner to live in a more cost-effective home, diluted over a longer period of time. There is great emphasis upon the value of volume over square metres, such as opening up the home with high ceilings allowing in more passive light, and efficient placement of windows to take advantage of natural breezes. Reducing heating and cooling costs during the summer and winter months, whilst at the same time maximising the roof’s exposure to the sun for renewable energy generation from the solar panels.
Feel free to contact the award-winning team to explore your Sustainable home design & construction and view their latest project in Zillmere “Recipe on Crowley” in the YouTube below.
19/03/2020