Benefits of wood effect aluminium cladding

The benefits of wood effect aluminium cladding have underpinned its rise in popularity amongst specifiers of new build and refurbishment projects. Architects, interior designers, contractors and property developers are increasingly aware of how wood effect aluminium cladding enhances buildings and is very easy to work with.

Aluminium cladding is commonly used for the construction of building facades and other exterior and interior applications in residential and commercial buildings of all sizes and purposes. Wood effect aluminium provides the design element that aligns with the natural, contemporary look preferred by many specifiers and end clients.

Benefits of wood effect aluminium cladding

When considering the benefits of wood effect aluminium it is hardly surprising that there has been a shift within the construction industry towards wood effect aluminium cladding.

Knotwood wood effect aluminium cladding is a market leader in aluminium cladding. Specifiers return to us knowing that the benefits of wood effect aluminium cladding make their projects easier to handle, and enhance the look and longevity of building exteriors.

Aluminium is robust
Aluminium is lightweight, making Knotwood easy to work with and transport
Knotwood doesn’t warp over time, therefore ensuring the integrity of the product in the long term
Very little maintenance is required which minimises future costs.

Here we look at some of the other benefits of wood effect aluminium cladding, and specifically Knotwood, in more detail.

Non Combustible

Aluminium is a non-combustible material, making it a safe alternative to wood and other materials for the construction of building facades and the design of internal and external structural features.

Knotwood wood effect aluminium cladding meets the required All Systems EN 13501-1 Class A fire rating standard for buildings of 11 storeys and above. It is also fire rated to A2-s1-d0.

The fire safety credentials of Knotwood are backed by relevant fire test data for the peace of mind of specifiers.

Seamless, flexible and easy to install profiles

Knotwood wood effect aluminium cladding is highly versatile, offering exceptional customisation to meet the demands of the most unique and intricate architectural and interior designs.

Specifiers need to be confident that their designs for aluminium cladding won’t cause any issues for contractors during installation. Knotwood wood effect aluminium cladding gives them that peace of mind.

The Knotwood modular systems with concealed fixings are straightforward to install. The special clip fixing system allows the cladding board to expand and contract and provides 5mm of adjustable spacing to allow for minimal cutting and waste.

Colour Stability

All Knotwood wood effect aluminium cladding colours have been rigorously tested to ensure that they withstand the most extreme weather conditions.

The wood grain finish is applied using the Knotwood specialised sublimation process to transfer the woodgrain designs onto a powder coated surface. The resulting natural timber effect and textured matt finish are incredibly authentic, creating the desired timeless appeal of wood.

The vertical powder coating system finishes the aluminium to create a consistent, durable rich colour.

Knotwood cladding is available in a range of solid colours and woodgrain effects. The woodgrain stocked colours are Anthracite Ash, Kwila, Light Oak, Grey Ash, QLD Walnut and Natural Oak.

Why specify your wood effect aluminium cladding with Knotwood

Eco Friendly

Knotwood wood effect aluminium cladding is environmentally friendly. To achieve the desired finish, we only use VOC free (volatile organic compounds) coatings. VOCs are human-made chemicals widely used in the manufacture of paints. They contain carbon and emit gases into the air that can be harmful.

Our finishes are lead-free. Lead is known to be toxic to humans and other living organisms, potentially causing harm to the nervous system, kidney function, the immune system and reproductive and development systems.

Knotwood is 100% recyclable at the end of its lifespan so won’t be sent to landfill when dismantled.

Weather Resistant

Because Knotwood is made from aluminium, it is protected from corrosion. It doesn’t swell or grow mould or rust in wet conditions which gives it a huge advantage over timber and other alternative materials for cladding.

Knotwood wood effect aluminium cladding has passed rigorous CWCT testing (The Centre for Window and Cladding Technology). The CWCT is an industry publisher of standards and guidance on the performance of building envelopes, facades and cladding.

CWCT testing assesses the wind resistance serviceability, wind resistance safety and watertightness of cladding. It also tests for soft and hard body impact. The results determine whether the cladding can withstand wet and windy conditions or sudden impact. Knotwood passed all the tests without issue.

Scratch Resistant

The topcoat of exterior grade paint that is baked onto Knotwood aluminium cladding to create the wood effect provides resistance to chipping, flaking, blistering and scratching.

Specifiers’ designs must stand the test of time. They need the assurance that their projects will continue to look impressively fresh for many years. The scratch resistance of Knotwood gives them that assurance.

Why specify your wood effect aluminium cladding with Knotwood?

By specifying your wood effect aluminium cladding with Knotwood your project benefits from all the construction implications outlined above.

Knotwood wood effect aluminium cladding is resilient, reliable and robust. It is a high performance product that is aesthetically stunning. The woodgrain finish of Knotwood provides the timeless elegance of wood without the fire concerns, warping and stability issues of timber and other materials.

As a company, Knotwood is an award winning industry leader with 15 years’ experience in working with specifiers to meet their aluminium cladding design requirements.