{"id":72123,"date":"2024-03-07T10:27:28","date_gmt":"2024-03-07T10:27:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/?p=72123"},"modified":"2024-08-05T15:38:42","modified_gmt":"2024-08-05T14:38:42","slug":"composite-weatherboard","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/composite-weatherboard\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Composite Weatherboard Cladding Better Than Timber?"},"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;\">Composite weatherboard cladding is a more long-life alternative to traditional timber, and offers more colour and texture options.<\/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;\">When looking to add cladding to the exterior of your property, composite weatherboard cladding is the ideal choice. Though timber remains an incredibly popular design choice, it is <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/why-neotimber\/composite-cladding-vs-wood\/\">not able to perform to the same high standards as composite material<\/a>. Moisture-resistant, long-life, <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/why-neotimber\/features\/maintenance-free-cladding\/\">low maintenance<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/inspiration\/colours\/\">available in a range of different colours<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/composite-cladding\/\">textures<\/a>, it&#8217;s of little wonder more and more suppliers are specifying composite weatherboard cladding instead of other alternatives. In this article, we will explore how composite weatherboard compares to timber cladding, to help you to make the smart decision for your <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/inspiration\/applications\/composite-cladding-for-houses\/\">residential property<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/inspiration\/applications\/commercial-composite-cladding\/\">business space<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-no-small-visibility fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:5px;width:100%;\"><\/div><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-1 hover-type-none\" style=\"border-radius:15px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"composite weatherboard cladding\" title=\"Charcoal Cladding In Sunlight\" src=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/01\/The-Grey-Cladding-Theme-4.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-63459\" srcset=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/01\/The-Grey-Cladding-Theme-4-200x125.jpg 200w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/01\/The-Grey-Cladding-Theme-4-400x250.jpg 400w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/01\/The-Grey-Cladding-Theme-4-600x375.jpg 600w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/01\/The-Grey-Cladding-Theme-4-800x500.jpg 800w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/01\/The-Grey-Cladding-Theme-4-1200x750.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/01\/The-Grey-Cladding-Theme-4.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 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-3 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-2 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;\">How Does Timber Perform?<\/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-2\"><p>Timber cladding imbues a real sense of naturalistic design flair, and can help the shell of your building space look far more visually interesting. However, these advantages are often short-lived. As a natural material, <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/why-neotimber\/composite-cladding-vs-wood\/\">timber can become damaged<\/a> due to the effects of weathering, along with <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/does-composite-cladding-fade\/\">colour fading<\/a> due to prolonged exposure to sunlight. Though some timber cladding is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wood-finishes-direct.com\/blog\/essential-maintenance-for-timber-cladding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pre-treated with preservatives<\/a>, these tend to be on the more expensive side of the price range.<\/p>\n<p>Many designers specify timber cladding because it is often cheaper than composite weatherboard from its <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/advice\/installation\/\">initial installation<\/a>. While this is true, it is important to consider composite weatherboard cladding as more of an investment. Rotten, faded cladding that appears to be falling apart will need to be replaced, at some time and cost. In contrast, all of NeoTimber&#8217;s composite weatherboard options are extremely long-life, backed up with our unbeatable <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/advice\/warranty-care\/\">25-year residential warranty<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/advice\/warranty-care\/\">10-year commercial warranty<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 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=\"text-align:center;--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\" style=\"border-radius:15px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"composite weatherboard\" title=\"Neotimber cladding cheaper than wood\" src=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/04\/Neotimber-cladding-cheaper-than-wood.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-57882\" srcset=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/04\/Neotimber-cladding-cheaper-than-wood-200x125.jpg 200w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/04\/Neotimber-cladding-cheaper-than-wood-400x250.jpg 400w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/04\/Neotimber-cladding-cheaper-than-wood-600x375.jpg 600w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/04\/Neotimber-cladding-cheaper-than-wood-800x500.jpg 800w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/04\/Neotimber-cladding-cheaper-than-wood-1200x750.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/04\/Neotimber-cladding-cheaper-than-wood.jpg 2400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/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-5 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 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-6 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=\"text-align:center;--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\" style=\"border-radius:15px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"composite weatherboard cladding\" title=\"Composite Cladding Grey Slatted Residential Pic14\" src=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/11\/Composite-Cladding-Grey-Slatted-Residential-Pic14.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-70848\" srcset=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/11\/Composite-Cladding-Grey-Slatted-Residential-Pic14-200x125.jpg 200w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/11\/Composite-Cladding-Grey-Slatted-Residential-Pic14-400x250.jpg 400w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/11\/Composite-Cladding-Grey-Slatted-Residential-Pic14-600x375.jpg 600w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/11\/Composite-Cladding-Grey-Slatted-Residential-Pic14-800x500.jpg 800w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/11\/Composite-Cladding-Grey-Slatted-Residential-Pic14-1200x750.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/11\/Composite-Cladding-Grey-Slatted-Residential-Pic14.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-7 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-3 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;\">A More Long-Lasting Improvement<\/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-3\"><p>Beyond its longevity, there are also design advantages to specifying composite weatherboard cladding <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/why-neotimber\/composite-cladding-vs-wood\/\">over timber cladding<\/a>. Timber cladding can be any colour you choose, though you will have to likely manually <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/can-composite-cladding-be-painted\/\">paint it yourself<\/a>, a process that is labour-intensive, time-consuming, and expensive. Composite weatherboard, in comparison, can be purchased in one of <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/inspiration\/colours\/\">five distinct colours<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/inspiration\/colours\/antique-composite-cladding\/\">antique<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/inspiration\/colours\/teak-composite-cladding\/\">teak<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/inspiration\/colours\/black-composite-cladding\/\">charcoal<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/inspiration\/colours\/grey-composite-cladding\/\">grey<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/inspiration\/colours\/brown-composite-cladding\/\">chocolate<\/a>. Both <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/inspiration\/colours\/brown-composite-cladding\/\">chocolate<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/inspiration\/colours\/teak-composite-cladding\/\">teak<\/a> can help you retain the natural look of real timber cladding, whereas <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/inspiration\/colours\/black-composite-cladding\/\">charcoal<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/inspiration\/colours\/grey-composite-cladding\/\">grey<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/inspiration\/colours\/antique-composite-cladding\/\">antique<\/a> give you a more modern, attention-grabbing alternative.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/composite-cladding\/\">our cladding range<\/a> of composite weatherboards gives you the option of three separate textures. The <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/composite-cladding\/classic\/\">Classic range<\/a> has a subtle, sanded, feel, whereas the <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/composite-cladding\/deluxe\/\">Deluxe<\/a> range is etched with a <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/why-neotimber\/features\/wood-effect-cladding\/\">realistic woodgrain pattern<\/a>. Finally, the <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/cladding\/composite-cladding\/slatted\/\">Slatted<\/a> range is designed to look like stacked, timber battens, helping you to maintain that traditional cladding aesthetic, but for far longer. 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