Wood effect aluminium cladding

Wood effect aluminium cladding provides the timber finish look that has become increasingly desirable for the exterior of residential and commercial buildings. Wood effect aluminium cladding looks as attractive as timber but doesn’t carry the same concerns such as weathering, maintenance and safety.

Aluminium is a non-combustible construction material that is lightweight, yet robust and long-lasting. It is therefore the ideal choice for cladding applications such as walls, facades and soffits.

Knotwood is a global brand of unique aluminium systems with woodgrain colours, established in 2009. From our UK premises in the North West of England we stock a huge range of aluminium cladding systems, to help with project availability.

All systems are fire rated to A2-s1-d0 and classed as non combustible.

Our clients range from architects and designers through to contractors, developers, installers, and business owners; all keen to work with materials that are weather resistant, eco-friendly, lightweight and on-trend. Knotwood delivers on all fronts and continues to rise in popularity due to its robust construction and net carbon attributes.

For specification guidance and product samples, contact our team today.

Aluminium cladding that looks like real timber

Knotwood aluminium cladding looks like real timber so it exudes the character and warmth of natural wood, enhancing the appeal and value of a building. For cladding, the Knotwood system has been designed for easy installation; the system is lightweight, and the boards simply interlock and clip together.

Because aluminium doesn’t burn, the Knotwood cladding system is a safe alternative to timber. It is seamless and easy to customise to achieve your preferred profile shapes and sizes, spacing preferences, batten and slat angles, backing choices and wood effect finishes.

Benefits of wood effect aluminium cladding

There are many benefits to specifying wood effect aluminium cladding as an alternative to timber.

• Non-combustible

Knotwood is a non-combustible product that meets international fire standards. It is fit for use as cladding on buildings, being EN 13502-1 Class A fire rated (fire rated to A2-s1-d0).

• Lightweight

Wood effect aluminium cladding is much lighter than natural wood, making installations easier.

• Non warping

Knotwood aluminium is stronger and straighter than real wood and won’t warp over time, giving the installation longevity.

• Eco friendly

The VOC-free (Volatile Organic Compounds) coatings and lead free finishes of Knotwood give designers the confidence that it is eco-friendly with net carbon attributes. It is also fully recyclable at the end of its lifespan.

• Weather resistant

Unlike natural timber, Knotwood won’t swell, grow mould, fade in colour or degrade under wet conditions. Aluminium is protected from corrosion.

• Damage resistant

Knotwood aluminium cladding has a topcoat of exterior grade paint baked on to provide resistance to chipping, flaking, blistering, and scratching. This means the building will continue to look impressive for many years.

• Insect proof

Impervious to insects, Knotwood doesn’t require chemical treatments for protection against pests.

• Low maintenance

The high quality finish of Knotwood aluminium cladding ensures easy maintenance and that the surfaces are durable, making it a cost-effective option for the long term.

• Colour stability

All colours of Knotwood aluminium cladding have been rigorously tested to ensure all finishes withstand the most extreme environmental conditions.

Why specify your aluminium cladding with Knotwood?

Knotwood is a respected, award winning global brand. Knotwood wood effect aluminium cladding is available in an extensive range of wood finishes, giving you much wider choice when it comes to the design of your cladding.

To achieve the real timber look and textured matt finish of our aluminium cladding, we use a specialised sublimation process, unique to Knotwood, that transfers the wood grain designs onto a powder coated surface. This creates the authentic textured feel, similar to wood.

It is the application of the powder coating that enables us to provide Knotwood cladding in so many different colours. The powder is uniquely, electrically charged and baked in an oven to fuse into a smooth and permanent finish. As well as the different colours, this process makes the cladding more durable and consistent in tone.

The Knotwood cladding and soffits system has been uniquely designed for easy installation. The clip fixing system gives room for expansion and contraction, ensuring the boards don’t twist or warp, regardless of the weather conditions. The Knotwood cladding and soffits system generates little waste or need for cutting thanks to the 5mm adjustable spacing on each board. When it comes to working around windows, corners and joints, extra components are included.

The versatility and customisable features of Knotwood give designers and architects a high degree of flexibility. They can make their designs as unique or intricate as they wish, knowing that the product is easy to work with and install. Meanwhile, Knotwood’s fire safety performance provides contractors with peace of mind that they are installing a safe product throughout the building.

Your finished project is our priority. To ensure consistency in colour, Knotwood supply all materials for a project from the same batch. Just like natural wood, variations can occur. We work with our customers to be sure they order the correct amount of material to avoid having to add to an order at a later date.

Knotwood products have a 25 year lifespan and 15 years of colour stability, thereby giving designers, architects and developers confidence in the longevity of their project.

FAQs

What colours is Knotwood available in?

We stock a range of wood grain colours and solid colours, and non-stocked colours can be ordered upon request. We can send samples to help you make your choice. See here for more information on our colours.

Does wood effect aluminium cladding require painting?

No. Unlike wood, there is no requirement to paint wood effect aluminium cladding. It is a very low maintenance product.

What are the standards that Knotwood products adhere to with regards to their coating technologies?

In terms of colour retention and uniformity, weathering durability, humidity resistance, impact resistance, and chemical resistance, the coating technologies used in Knotwood products meet globally recognised AAMA 2604 standards.

What are some of the unique features of the aluminium cladding systems and how do they contribute to easy installation and weather resistance?

Knotwood’s aluminium cladding is designed to be simple to install. Our unique clip fixing system allows for cladding board expansion and contraction. This ensures that the boards will not twist or warp in any weather. Each board has an adjustable 5mm spacing, allowing for minimal cutting and waste.

Specify your aluminium cladding with Knotwood

Get in touch with Knotwood to see how we can assist you with your wood effect aluminium cladding project. Call 0800 131 3165, email sales@knotwood.co.uk or use our online form. Our experienced team will be happy to assist.