Add unmatched style and quality to your project with Modinex’s outstanding range of exterior cladding and external wall cladding that stand out from the crowd. Whatever your construction needs, transform outdoor spaces with Modinex’s selection of the finest exterior and external cladding.
Add depth and individuality to your design with the elegance of wall cladding. Alongside the incredible aesthetics, exterior cladding maintains the structural integrity of buildings, provides a layer of protection against harsh weather conditions, and acts as an insulator with a strong resistance to heat flow. Explore our wide range of architectural cladding options from aluminium cladding, to Spotted Gum cladding, we have a large variety of materials and colours to choose from.
Durable, easy to install and a long-lasting high performer. A composite finish will provide the beauty of timber with next to no maintenance. Modinex’s range of realistic, external cladding offers a selection of authentic outdoor cladding finishes, without the need for timber. Timber look cladding is perfect for reducing the amount of maintenance required when compared to traditional wooden cladding solutions. If you’re after a customisable cladding exterior finish, chat with the Modinex team today about what options we can provide.
External wall cladding acts as an additional protective layer for your home, whilst also aesthetically improving the look and feel of your house. External wall cladding panels are applied to the exterior of your home, are non-loadbearing and help protect your home against the environment and weather.
External wall cladding acts as an additional protective layer for your home, whilst also aesthetically improving the look and feel of your house. External wall cladding panels are applied to the exterior of your home, are non-loadbearing and help protect your home against the environment and weather.
What timber is best for external cladding?
Western Red Cedar is often referred to as the best timber for external cladding, due to its durable nature, versatile design options, and ease to work with. Outside of our composite timber-look cladding options, we are avid users of Western Red Cedar for our external cladding projects and recommend it . . .
Western Red Cedar is often referred to as the best timber for external cladding, due to its durable nature, versatile design options, and ease to work with. Outside of our composite timber-look cladding options, we are avid users of Western Red Cedar for our external cladding projects and recommend it highly.
Can I use softwood cladding outside?
Softwoods can definitely be used for exterior wall cladding outside, with Western Red Cedar being one of our most popular external cladding options, which is a softwood timber.
Softwoods can definitely be used for exterior wall cladding outside, with Western Red Cedar being one of our most popular external cladding options, which is a softwood timber.
How to install external timber cladding
External timber cladding can be installed in 10 steps, however, should be handled by builders, installers, specifiers, or competent handymen. The steps for installing exterior wall cladding include: 1. Apply building wrap batten over the building wrap 2. Create a gap to let moisture out 3. Check your cladding before applying . . .
External timber cladding can be installed in 10 steps, however, should be handled by builders, installers, specifiers, or competent handymen. The steps for installing exterior wall cladding include:
1. Apply building wrap batten over the building wrap
2. Create a gap to let moisture out
3. Check your cladding before applying
4. Seal the back face
5. Install the cladding
6. Apply fixings
7. Apply joins
8. Finish wall ends, corners doors and windows
9. Preserve your exterior cladding timber
What is cheaper bricks or cladding?
External cladding is often a more affordable option when compared to bricking and can also be a faster installation process.
External cladding is often a more affordable option when compared to bricking and can also be a faster installation process.
Do I need planning permission for external cladding?
For residential applications in Australia, permission would not be required for replacing external cladding, however for major projects such as commercial jobs, planning permission would most likely be needed.
For residential applications in Australia, permission would not be required for replacing external cladding, however for major projects such as commercial jobs, planning permission would most likely be needed.
Is timber cladding cheaper than render?
When you consider the lifespan of rendering compared to cladding, timber cladding can be considered cheaper when factoring in repainting, labour, and maintenance costs of render. These ongoing costs of rendering can really add up, whilst our external timber cladding alternatives are generally quite low maintenance when compared.
When you consider the lifespan of rendering compared to cladding, timber cladding can be considered cheaper when factoring in repainting, labour, and maintenance costs of render. These ongoing costs of rendering can really add up, whilst our external timber cladding alternatives are generally quite low maintenance when compared.
Is wood cladding expensive?
When considering how expensive timber cladding is, there are a few factors that will determine the final cost of your project, and these factors can vary greatly depending on your cladding specifications. The key cost considerations of timber cladding includes the timber species used for the external cladding, the profile/finish . . .
When considering how expensive timber cladding is, there are a few factors that will determine the final cost of your project, and these factors can vary greatly depending on your cladding specifications. The key cost considerations of timber cladding includes the timber species used for the external cladding, the profile/finish selected, the size of the project, the labour required and finally the installation costs.
All of these factors can vary the price from around a hundred dollars per square metre to a few hundred dollars per square meter. To get an accurate and customised quote specific to your project, get in touch with the Modinex today for a free quote and sample.
