{"id":66474,"date":"2023-05-30T09:08:56","date_gmt":"2023-05-30T08:08:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/?p=66474"},"modified":"2024-08-05T15:08:47","modified_gmt":"2024-08-05T14:08:47","slug":"traditional-vs-capped-composite-cladding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/traditional-vs-capped-composite-cladding\/","title":{"rendered":"What\u2019s The Difference Between Traditional &#038; Capped Composite Cladding?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-margin-top:-40px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last custombreadcrumbs\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/\">Home<\/a><\/span><\/span><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-stretch fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-stretch\" style=\"--awb-padding-right:10%;--awb-padding-left:10%;--awb-padding-right-medium:5%;--awb-padding-left-medium:5%;--awb-padding-right-small:1%;--awb-padding-left-small:1%;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\"><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-left\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-center fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:30;line-height:1.3;\">What\u2019s the difference between traditional and capped composite cladding? Let&#8217;s compare the NeoTimber\u00ae ranges&#8230;<\/h2><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-right\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:25px;width:100%;max-width:50%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;--awb-sep-color:#44a5a5;border-color:#44a5a5;border-top-width:1px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Unless you work in the trade, some of the terms which are regularly banded about regarding composite, specifically <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/\">cladding<\/a>, may be somewhat confusing. Most <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/about\/\">composite manufacturers and suppliers<\/a> sell two different types of composite materials, <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/types\/traditional-composite-cladding\/\">traditional composite<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/types\/capped-composite-cladding\/\">capped composite<\/a>. In this article, we look at a <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/types\/capped-composite-cladding\/\">side-by-side comparison of the two types of composite cladding<\/a> to help you understand how they stack up and how and why they are listed and <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/composite-cladding-calculator\/#calculator\">priced differently<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:5px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:25px;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"traditional vs capped composite cladding\" title=\"traditional and capped composite 1a\" src=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/05\/traditional-and-capped-composite-1a.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-66509\" srcset=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/05\/traditional-and-capped-composite-1a-200x125.jpg 200w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/05\/traditional-and-capped-composite-1a-400x250.jpg 400w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/05\/traditional-and-capped-composite-1a-600x375.jpg 600w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/05\/traditional-and-capped-composite-1a-800x500.jpg 800w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/05\/traditional-and-capped-composite-1a-1200x750.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/05\/traditional-and-capped-composite-1a.jpg 2400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling fusion-no-small-visibility\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-top:2px;--awb-margin-bottom:2px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:8px;margin-bottom:8px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-4 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background hundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:10px;--awb-padding-bottom:10px;--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-stretch fusion-flex-justify-content-space-evenly fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:11%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:17.4545454545%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:17.4545454545%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-flex-start\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.81818181818%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.81818181818%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\"><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-left\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-center fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:30;line-height:1.3;\">Traditional Composite Cladding<\/h2><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-right\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:25px;width:100%;max-width:50%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;--awb-sep-color:#44a5a5;border-color:#44a5a5;border-top-width:1px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:25px;\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/why-neotimber\/composite-cladding-vs-wood\/\">An improvement on wood<\/a>, due to its strength, robustness and water-resistant properties, <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/types\/traditional-composite-cladding\/\">Traditional composite<\/a> has set the standard for non-timber decking and cladding alternatives. As a result, <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/composite-cladding\/\">composite cladding<\/a> has earned itself a reputation as an ideal material for cladding new build and sprucing up renovation properties, within the property market, as well as being widely utilised as a premium landscaping material.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Our <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/types\/traditional-composite-cladding\/\">traditional range of cladding<\/a> performs brilliantly. Delivering a clean, <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/inspiration\/applications\/composite-cladding-for-houses\/\">modern fascia for your home<\/a>, NeoTimber\u00ae traditional cladding requires minimal maintenance. Priced to be affordable, our composite cladding offers a smart facade which conveniently covers any alterations, such as relocated windows, ties in extensions and disguises damaged brickwork from removed rendering or stone cladding.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-margin-top:25px;--awb-margin-bottom:25px;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-2 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"what\u2019s the difference between traditional and capped composite cladding?\" title=\"traditional and capped composite 2a\" src=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/05\/traditional-and-capped-composite-2a.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-66510\" srcset=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/05\/traditional-and-capped-composite-2a-200x125.jpg 200w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/05\/traditional-and-capped-composite-2a-400x250.jpg 400w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/05\/traditional-and-capped-composite-2a-600x375.jpg 600w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/05\/traditional-and-capped-composite-2a-800x500.jpg 800w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/05\/traditional-and-capped-composite-2a-1200x750.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/05\/traditional-and-capped-composite-2a.jpg 2400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-5 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:12%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:16%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:16%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3 fusion-no-small-visibility\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:center;--awb-font-size:48px;--awb-margin-top:100%;\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">VS<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-6 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-flex-start\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.81818181818%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.81818181818%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:1;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:1;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-3 fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\"><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-left\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-center fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:30;line-height:1.3;\">Capped Composite Cladding<\/h2><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-right\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:25px;width:100%;max-width:50%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;--awb-sep-color:#44a5a5;border-color:#44a5a5;border-top-width:1px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:25px;\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Whilst <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/types\/traditional-composite-cladding\/\">traditional composite cladding<\/a> is an improvement on timber, it is still prone to a degree of weathering and is not totally impervious to water absorption and staining.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/types\/capped-composite-cladding\/\">capped composite products<\/a> represent an improvement upon the performance of composite timber. Capped cladding has the same core of wood and plastic as traditional but is sheathed in a polymer sleeve for added protection from UV light and water.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Engineered with built-in UV inhibitors, the <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/types\/capped-composite-cladding\/\">capped cladding<\/a> retains its <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/inspiration\/colours\/\">out-of-the-box colour<\/a> throughout its lifespan, <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/does-composite-cladding-fade\/\">without fading<\/a>. The polymer capping of the product also offers a higher level of stain and <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/why-neotimber\/features\/fade-resistant-cladding\/\">fade resistance<\/a> than many 1st generation composite materials.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-margin-top:25px;--awb-margin-bottom:25px;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-3 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"what\u2019s the difference between traditional and capped composite cladding?\" title=\"Capped Composite Cladding\" src=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/05\/Capped-Composite-Cladding.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-66551\" srcset=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/05\/Capped-Composite-Cladding-200x125.jpg 200w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/05\/Capped-Composite-Cladding-400x250.jpg 400w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/05\/Capped-Composite-Cladding-600x375.jpg 600w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/05\/Capped-Composite-Cladding-800x500.jpg 800w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/05\/Capped-Composite-Cladding-1200x750.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/05\/Capped-Composite-Cladding.jpg 2400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-7 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:11%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:17.4545454545%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:17.4545454545%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-5 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling fusion-no-small-visibility\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-8 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-top:2px;--awb-margin-bottom:2px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:8px;margin-bottom:8px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-6 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-stretch fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-9 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-stretch\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:1;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:1;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-4 fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\"><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-left fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-title-spacer fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><\/span><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:30;line-height:1.3;\">Investigating The Pros &amp; Cons<\/h2><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-right\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:4px;margin-bottom:4px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\"><p style=\"text-align: left;\">Depending on what you\u2019re looking for, each <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/types\/\">composite cladding type<\/a> has its advantages. <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/types\/traditional-composite-cladding\/\">Traditional composite<\/a> has more of an understated aesthetic, being designed with limited UV inhibitors which allow the cladding to weather-down to a natural, timber-like look. These inhibitors allow weathering for a period but then lock, meaning that your cladding will not experience further excessive colour change. <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/types\/capped-composite-cladding\/\">Capped composite materials<\/a> have stronger UV inhibitors which <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/why-neotimber\/features\/fade-resistant-cladding\/\">prevent any fading<\/a> and comes with a higher level of stain resistance. The result essentially means that the <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/inspiration\/colours\/\">premium \u201cout the box\u201d look and colour<\/a> of our capped composite cladding product remains for years.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Very often, our customers choose between the products based on their <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/inspiration\/applications\/\">application<\/a> and requirements, as well as preferences on <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/inspiration\/colours\/\">colour<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/why-neotimber\/features\/wood-effect-cladding\/\">finish<\/a>. Some environments, for instance, require a slightly more fade resistant solution, to others. As an example, a hard-to-reach area of the facade of a property may well benefit from a capped composite product over a traditional board due to its <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/why-neotimber\/features\/maintenance-free-cladding\/\">easy maintenance properties<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-10 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-stretch\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:2;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:2;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-carousel fusion-image-carousel-auto fusion-image-carousel-1 fusion-carousel-border\"><div class=\"awb-carousel awb-swiper awb-swiper-carousel awb-carousel--carousel awb-swiper-dots-position-bottom\" data-layout=\"carousel\" data-autoplay=\"yes\" data-autoplayspeed=\"2500\" data-autoplaypause=\"no\" data-columns=\"1\" data-columnsmedium=\"1\" data-columnssmall=\"1\" data-itemmargin=\"13\" data-itemwidth=\"180\" data-touchscroll=\"no\" data-freemode=\"no\" data-imagesize=\"auto\" data-scrollitems=\"0\" data-centeredslides=\"no\" data-rotationangle=\"50\" data-depth=\"100\" data-speed=\"500\" data-shadow=\"no\" data-pagination=\"bullets\" style=\"--awb-columns:1;--awb-border-width:1px;--awb-border-color:#e9eaee;\"><div class=\"swiper-wrapper awb-image-carousel-wrapper fusion-flex-align-items-center\"><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"fusion-carousel-item-wrapper\"><div 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https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/05\/Composite-Cladding-Inspiration-Colours-Wide.jpg 2400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"fusion-carousel-item-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-image-wrapper hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/05\/Composite-Cladding-Slatted-Colours-Wide.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"what\u2019s the difference between traditional and capped composite cladding?\" srcset=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/05\/Composite-Cladding-Slatted-Colours-Wide-200x125.jpg 200w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/05\/Composite-Cladding-Slatted-Colours-Wide-400x250.jpg 400w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/05\/Composite-Cladding-Slatted-Colours-Wide-500x313.jpg 500w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/05\/Composite-Cladding-Slatted-Colours-Wide-550x344.jpg 550w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/05\/Composite-Cladding-Slatted-Colours-Wide-600x375.jpg 600w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/05\/Composite-Cladding-Slatted-Colours-Wide-700x438.jpg 700w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/05\/Composite-Cladding-Slatted-Colours-Wide-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/05\/Composite-Cladding-Slatted-Colours-Wide-800x500.jpg 800w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/05\/Composite-Cladding-Slatted-Colours-Wide-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/05\/Composite-Cladding-Slatted-Colours-Wide-1200x750.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/05\/Composite-Cladding-Slatted-Colours-Wide-1536x960.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/05\/Composite-Cladding-Slatted-Colours-Wide.jpg 2400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"fusion-carousel-item-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-image-wrapper hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/05\/Composite-Cladding-Inspiration-Colours-Classic.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"traditional vs capped composite cladding\" srcset=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/05\/Composite-Cladding-Inspiration-Colours-Classic-200x125.jpg 200w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/05\/Composite-Cladding-Inspiration-Colours-Classic-400x250.jpg 400w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/05\/Composite-Cladding-Inspiration-Colours-Classic-500x313.jpg 500w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/05\/Composite-Cladding-Inspiration-Colours-Classic-550x344.jpg 550w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/05\/Composite-Cladding-Inspiration-Colours-Classic-600x375.jpg 600w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/05\/Composite-Cladding-Inspiration-Colours-Classic-700x438.jpg 700w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/05\/Composite-Cladding-Inspiration-Colours-Classic-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/05\/Composite-Cladding-Inspiration-Colours-Classic-800x500.jpg 800w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/05\/Composite-Cladding-Inspiration-Colours-Classic-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/05\/Composite-Cladding-Inspiration-Colours-Classic-1200x750.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/05\/Composite-Cladding-Inspiration-Colours-Classic-1536x960.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/05\/Composite-Cladding-Inspiration-Colours-Classic.jpg 2400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"awb-swiper-button awb-swiper-button-prev\"><i class=\"awb-icon-angle-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"awb-swiper-button awb-swiper-button-next\"><i class=\"awb-icon-angle-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-7 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-stretch fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-11 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-stretch\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:2;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:2;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-4 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"what\u2019s the difference between traditional and capped composite cladding?\" title=\"traditional and capped composite 7a\" src=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/05\/traditional-and-capped-composite-7a.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-66512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/05\/traditional-and-capped-composite-7a-200x125.jpg 200w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/05\/traditional-and-capped-composite-7a-400x250.jpg 400w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/05\/traditional-and-capped-composite-7a-600x375.jpg 600w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/05\/traditional-and-capped-composite-7a-800x500.jpg 800w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/05\/traditional-and-capped-composite-7a-1200x750.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/05\/traditional-and-capped-composite-7a.jpg 2400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-12 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-stretch\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:1;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:1;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-5 fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\"><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-left fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-title-spacer fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><\/span><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:30;line-height:1.3;\"><p style=\"text-align: left;\">The NeoTimber\u00ae Classic Composite Cladding Range<\/p><\/h2><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-right\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:4px;margin-bottom:4px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\"><p>Within the <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/types\/traditional-composite-cladding\/\">traditional range<\/a>, you find the <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/composite-cladding\/classic\/\">Classic cladding board<\/a>. The <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/composite-cladding\/classic\/\">Classic<\/a> is our entry-level cladding board and offers an authentic timber-like matte finish for an affordable price tag. Our classic cladding board allows you to still retain the natural feel of your cladding build, without the laborious, intensive work that goes into its upkeep.<\/p>\n<p>The surface of our classic board is designed to weather down to a natural, sanded finish. NeoTimber\u00ae Classic cladding is the perfect board if you\u2019re looking to simply replace existing cladding with a replica timber product and is available in <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/inspiration\/colours\/\">four colours<\/a>: <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/inspiration\/colours\/grey-composite-cladding\/\">grey<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/inspiration\/colours\/brown-composite-cladding\/\">chocolate brown<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/inspiration\/colours\/black-composite-cladding\/\">charcoal black<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/inspiration\/colours\/teak-composite-cladding\/\">teak<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-8 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-stretch fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-13 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-stretch\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:1;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:1;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-6 fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\"><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-left fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-title-spacer fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><\/span><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:30;line-height:1.3;\">The NeoTimber\u00ae Slatted &amp; Deluxe Composite Cladding Ranges<\/h2><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-right\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:4px;margin-bottom:4px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7\"><p>There are two kinds of cladding to choose from within the <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/types\/capped-composite-cladding\/\">capped range<\/a>, these are the <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/composite-cladding\/deluxe\/\">Deluxe<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/composite-cladding\/slatted\/\">Slatted cladding boards<\/a>. The <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/composite-cladding\/deluxe\/\">Deluxe<\/a> is basically a capped version of the <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/composite-cladding\/classic\/\">Classic<\/a>, offering <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/why-neotimber\/features\/fade-resistant-cladding\/\">greater fade-resistance<\/a>, water-resistance and stain-resistance. A premium product, it has a stunning, <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/why-neotimber\/features\/wood-effect-cladding\/\">deep-embossed woodgrain pattern<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Our <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/composite-cladding\/slatted\/\">Slatted range<\/a> looks exactly like timber slatting, without the hassle of attaching each slat individually. With four slats per board, there is greater coverage per board. Slatted boards are wider than our other cladding ranges, therefore, <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/composite-cladding-calculator\/\">material and cost estimates<\/a> should be calculated on a m2 basis for an accurate comparison. 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