Composite timber cladding, timber battens, and PVC skirting each solve distinct challenges on a build. Because they often feature on the same project, most people ask about all three in one conversation. Here is what actually comes up, and what is worth knowing before you order.
Composite timber cladding: colour is the real decision
Most composite timber cladding enquiries come down to colour, not profile. Tasmanian Oak is one of the lightest standard tones in our range, and a handful of custom shades run lighter again. However, screen colour shifts from monitor to monitor and rarely matches a board under natural daylight. That is why we send physical samples rather than relying on digital renders.
Once colour is settled, the next question is usually quantity: how many boards cover a given wall area, or the total cost for a set height run. Check out our calculator and find out the quantity you need. Our exterior cladding range includes CX Castellated™ for a textured facade and the flatter Original profile for a traditional weatherboard look. Both options are pre-finished and accessible through major stockists, allowing you to review physical samples before committing.
PVC skirting: small product, big list of questions
Skirting, quad, and DAR trims rarely receive the spotlight that cladding gets. Yet, they generate just as many practical questions regarding availability and sizing. PVC skirting orders occasionally require delivery to regional sites. Local retail stock can also fluctuate due to restocking schedules rather than line discontinuations.
Our skirting range includes Colonial, Half Splayed, and Single Bevel profiles, alongside Quad and DAR trims. Built from durable PVC composite, every option is pre-finished, insect-resistant, and paint-ready. DAR profile sizes span 30 x 11mm – 92 x 18mm in standard 2700mm lengths, covering most trim requirements without custom cutting. If a specific profile is out of stock locally, contact us directly to arrange regional supply.
Fire-resistant products and BAL compliance
Specification becomes critical when Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) ratings are required. If your site falls within a BAL zone, discuss fire performance requirements early in the design stage. Our fire-resistant products line includes BAL 19 CX Cladding™, purpose-built for bushfire-prone areas, with full compliance documentation available upon request.
The three details that speed things up
To accelerate your quote, provide these three details:
- Preferred colour and profile
- Total square metreage (or linear metres for trims)
- Required BAL rating (if applicable)
Send these specifications through, and our technical team will deliver an accurate quote promptly. Contact us today or request physical samples across the complete PermaTimber™ range before ordering.