Wood effect aluminium cladding for exteriors

Wood effect aluminium cladding is the go-to choice of specifiers such as architects, contractors and property developers, who need a product that is a high performing, functional material for building exteriors, as well as being aesthetically appealing for the end client.

Knotwood are pleased to manufacture and supply a unique range of aluminium cladding for design and construction professionals. Our cladding system is easy to specify and easy to install, meaning it is already a firm favourite with architects and contractors.

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Wood effect aluminium cladding for exteriors

Benefits of wood effect aluminium cladding

Aluminium wood finish cladding is the contemporary, safe and robust choice for building exteriors. When specifying buildings, architects, contractors and property developers know that aluminium wood finish cladding ticks the essential boxes of aesthetics, safety and durability.

Aluminium wood finish cladding for your project

Knotwood aluminium wood finish cladding is designed to look like real wood while benefitting from the durability and performance of powder coated aluminium. It is a high performance product for your construction project.

Wood effect aluminium cladding for exteriors

Knotwood is wood effect aluminium cladding for exteriors that meets all current fire safety legislation and fulfils the appeal of natural contemporary design.

Wood effect aluminium cladding is found on the exteriors of buildings of varying sizes and purposes, from your local library or office block to residential homes.

Knotwood design and manufacture wood-effect exterior aluminium cladding systems. We combine the strength, reliability and safety of aluminium with the aesthetic appeal of a wood effect to create cladding that transforms and protects building exteriors.

Many professionals assume the wood grain patterns are a sticker, veneer, or a wrap. They are impressed to realise the wood grain designs are powder coated for extra durability and longevity.

Because we manufacture the aluminium cladding panels, we are able to fully control the design and performance specifics needed to add value to your project. It also means we can design a cladding solution to your exact requirements.

Why specify your wood effect aluminium cladding with Knotwood

Residential timber effect cladding

Residential timber effect cladding has become popular amongst homeowners predominantly because of its stunning finish and its benefits as a low maintenance product:

Cladding has become increasingly popular as a building exterior for homes due to the trending preference for lighter coloured buildings, typical of Scandinavian architecture, that exude a more natural and stress-free life. Timber effect cladding offers this beautiful, contemporary effect without concerns over the fire safety of real timber. While timber would need to be repainted, timber effect cladding such as Knotwood aluminium wood effect cladding, doesn’t require repainting or other costly maintenance.
At a time when energy costs are high, timber effect cladding is also popular for residential buildings because of the additional insulation it provides.

Commercial cladding systems

Commercial cladding systems are regularly installed on tall structures such as offices, retail and leisure buildings so they must be easy to transport and install.

Knotwood wood effect aluminium cladding is the ideal choice for a commercial cladding system.

Contractors know that by choosing Knotwood for their commercial build project they will be working with our innovative clip fixing cladding system that easily interlocks and clips our cladding boards together. Extra components are available to easily manoeuvre the boards around windows, corners and joints.
Because Knotwood is made from aluminium, our boards are also easy to transport due to the lightweight nature of the material.
Aesthetics are an increasingly important design element of commercial buildings. Knotwood wood-effect finish transforms commercial buildings into welcoming spaces with a fresh, contemporary exterior.

Fire rated cladding for your project

The fire rating of your cladding, whether it is for a residential property or commercial building, should be a primary consideration for your project.

Knotwood aluminium wood effect cladding is fire rated to A2-s1-d0 and classed as non combustible. This ensures it is an excellent solution for architects, main contractors and developers who are specifying cladding for commercial or residential building applications over 11m in height, or any project where an A2 fire rating is required by law.

Current fire safety legislation for tall buildings that are 11 metres or more in height, containing one or more dwellings, must be installed with fire rated cladding. This means that they must use materials that are non-combustible or have limited combustibility. A cladding Class A classification means that, like Knotwood, the cladding is non-combustible.

FAQs

How well does the colour of Knotwood’s wood grain effect last?

Knotwood has been rigorously tested to retain colour stability and withstand the most extreme weather conditions, so much so that repainting is not required.

The powder coated wood grain effect of Knotwood’s aluminium cladding offers all the aesthetic advantages of timber with the practicality and durability of aluminium. Indeed, many professionals assume the wood grain patterns are a sticker, veneer, or a wrap. They are impressed to realise the wood grain designs are powder coated for extra durability and longevity.