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WoodEx® V-Join Cladding

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Sustainability Cladding with Timber Look

Australian residential and commercial architecture has a long relationship with horizontal & vertical timber cladding. It suits the landscape, it suits the climate (or at least it looks like it does), and it brings a warmth to a facade that harder, more industrial materials struggle to match. The problem has always been the same: real timber in a real Australian climate means oiling, fading, splitting, swelling and eventually replacing.

WoodEx® V-Join Cladding is the aluminium answer to that problem. It delivers the clean horizontal/Vertical shadow lines and warm timber grain of traditional cladding, manufactured from 100% solid aluminium using advanced sublimation coating technology that replicates real timber grain at the level of detail that matters up close, in hand, and in context. Non-combustible. Virtually zero maintenance. Designed for Australian conditions from the ground up.

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About the V-Join Profile

The V-join profile takes its name from the narrow V-shaped groove that runs along the join between adjacent boards, a detail that creates a precise, repeating shadow line across the facade surface. In traditional timber cladding, this groove is formed by the shaped edges of two lapping boards meeting at an angle. In WoodEx® V-Join, it’s formed by the aluminium profile system, consistent, repeatable and dimensionally precise in a way that natural timber never quite is.
The result is a cladding system that achieves the horizontal rhythm architects and designers are after, with a surface that looks like carefully selected, consistent timber grain. At 160 mm coverage per board, the profile reads at a residential scale, wide enough to have presence and narrow enough to create the layered quality that gives horizontal cladding its visual interest.

Technical Specifications

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Material

100% solid aluminium, no timber, no thermoplastic

Coverage width

160mm per board

Profile type

Shiplap, concealed fixing with V-join detail at board edges

Surface coating

Sublimation timber-look finish, UV stable, fade resistant

Marine-grade coating

Yes, prefinished marine-grade coatings for extra protection

Fire classification

Non-combustible, tested to AS1530.1 and AS1530.3

Weatherproofing

Certified weatherproof, F3P1 requirements

Maintenance

Virtually zero, no oiling, sealing, painting or sanding

Fixing method

Concealed clip system, simplified installation, clean face

Suitable applications

External wall cladding, internal feature walls, soffits

Project types

Residential, commercial, mixed-use, hospitality, retail

Stocked

Locally stocked in Australia, through CSP Architectural

Available Timber Finishes

WoodEx® V-Join Cladding is available in a range of timber-look finishes created through sublimation coating technology, each replicating the grain, tonal variation and character of a specific Australian timber species.

American Oak

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Blackbutt Light

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Spotted Gum

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Ebony

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Samples are available from CSP Architectural. Always assess samples in the actual project context and lighting conditions before finalising a timber finish selection; sublimation-coated aluminium reads differently in direct sun, shade and interior light.

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Why V-Join for Your Project?

Residential facades, coastal, rural and suburban

The horizontal profile and warm timber grain of V-Join are at home on coastal homes, rural retreats and contemporary suburban builds alike. It achieves the character of a carefully maintained timber facade without the maintenance programme that would actually entail.

Commercial and hospitality buildings

Retail shopfronts, cafes, restaurants and boutique commercial buildings regularly specify timber cladding for warmth and approachability. WoodEx® V-Join delivers that aesthetic in a system that holds up to the commercial environment, UV, foot traffic, cleaning chemicals and all of it.

Renovations and character additions

Replacing existing deteriorated timber cladding on an established home is one of the most common uses for WoodEx® V-Join. The profile is close enough to traditional horizontal lining that it reads sympathetically on buildings where character and texture matter.

Bushfire-prone areas

Where real timber cladding is restricted or excluded under BAL requirements, WoodEx® V-Join is the direct replacement, with the same visual character and a non-combustible aluminium substrate, compliant with the BCA fire regulations that preclude timber in BAL-rated zones.

See How V-Join Fits the Wider System

V-Join Cladding is one of five products in the WoodEx® range, each with a distinct profile suited to a specific application. All share the same material base, the same sublimation timber-look finish and the same non-combustible aluminium construction.

V-Join Cladding

Horizontal shadow lines

Castellated Cladding

Deep stepped profile

Ceiling Lining

Internal soffits

Clip-On Battens

Feature screens & walls

Lightweight Clip-On Battens

Reduced load apps

Featured Projects with WoodEx® V-Join Cladding

Walmer Residential Project

R Iconic Residential Facade Project

Starbucks Cafe Warrawong Cladding Project

Sunshine Home Residential Cladding Project

Chiltern Community Hub Facade Project

Frequently Asked Questions

What coverage width does WoodEx® V-Join Cladding provide?
Each WoodEx® V-Join board provides 160mm of wall coverage. The V-join profile detail appears at the join between adjacent boards, creating a consistent shadow line at 160mm intervals across the wall surface. The profile system uses a concealed clip fixing, so the face of each board is uninterrupted by visible fixings.
Yes. WoodEx® is manufactured from 100% solid aluminium; there is no timber content, no thermoplastic material and no combustible component. The product is tested to AS1530.1 and AS1530.3 and is classified as non-combustible under the BCA. This makes it suitable for facades in bushfire attack level (BAL)-rated zones and on buildings where the NCC requires non-combustible external wall cladding.
WoodEx® V-Join uses a concealed clip system; the fixing clips are installed to the substrate, and the boards clip over them, leaving the face of the cladding completely uninterrupted by visible screws or fixings. This is one of the installation advantages over real timber cladding, where secret-nailing is possible but more time-consuming and difficult to achieve consistently. Proprietary trim profiles are available to complete corners, reveals and terminations cleanly.

Yes. WoodEx® V-Join is suitable for both external and internal applications.