Wood Cladding and Sun-Shading Battens: Choosing the Timber and Setting the Gaps
· WisutWood, full-cycle solid wood factory in Surat Thani · Woodwork
In short: External cladding and batten work needs timber that takes sun and moisture, and a gap spacing designed to drain water and move air so the boards are less likely to cup or twist. WisutWood mills battens and cladding to the face width and length you need — get a price straight away.
Choosing timber that lasts outdoors
Work exposed to sun and rain calls for stable, moisture-tolerant species such as Teak or Takhian Thong, and you should budget for re-coating the timber periodically after installation — especially on seaside buildings in the south, which get both strong sun and heavy rain.
Gap spacing and fixing principles
- Leave gaps so water and air move through and moisture does not build up
- Allow for the timber expanding and contracting with the weather
- Sun and rain direction affect the face width and thickness you should choose
Before you order
Timber ships planed and unfinished; your own team installs and coats it on site. See the cladding & batten and timber wall systems, and for high-volume project facades, sun-shading screens & external cladding.
Ordering cladding and battens
Send your drawings and dimensions to 062-905-5562 · LINE @utt5170y
Frequently asked questions
Do solid wood battens warp? Choosing a stable species and setting the gaps correctly reduces warping a great deal.
Can any species be used outdoors? Not really. External work should use species that handle sun and moisture particularly well, such as Teak or Takhian Thong.
