The Weathertex Technical Support Centre is able to mail customers brochures and samples of Weathertex products. However, for samples to be mailed, it is important for customers to know what product they are interested in looking at, as Weathertex is limited to mailing 3 samples.  

Unfortunately Weathertex is unable to provide a price list. For prices or a quote on Weathertex products please refer to one of our Stockists.  

To view Weathertex product you can browse around the Weathertex Product range or Photo Library.  

Due to privacy Weathertex is unable to provide locations as to where finished Weathertex homes are located. To view Weathertex homes you can browse the Weathertex Photo Library.  

Weathertex does not sell direct to the public. Weathertex is the manufacturer and only sells direct to distributors, resellers and account holders. If you are looking to purchase Weathertex please refer to one of our Stockists.  

All Weathertex Weatherboards and Architectural Panels are 9.5mm thick. Note: due to the manufacturing process Weathertex products cannot be made to measure.  

All Weathertex products come in white. In the manufacturing process a primer is applied to protect Weathertex from point of manufacturer to when the first coat of paint is applied, which Weathertex recommends within 60 days of fixing.  

Weathertex Wall Shingles are not recommended as a primary roofing material. Fire regulations in most regions limit the use of flammable roof materials on houses. Weathertex Wall Shingles can, however provide pleasing decorative options such as a permanent awning over windows or as a roofing material for a garden gazebo or cabana.  

Yes, but additional studs and / or nogging must be provided. Because the maximum permitted distance between fixings is 600mm, the stud spacing for weatherboards at 45? to horizontal must not exceed 450mm, and the stud spacing for weatherboards at 60? to horizontal must not exceed 300mm. The positioning and number of nails and screws should be as shown in the Installation Guide and breather type sarking must be used. Particular attention should be given to the detail of flashing at intersection with windows, doors etc. to prevent water ingress. For further information please refer the Weathertex Installation Manual.  

Yes, some profiles are suitable, but additional nogging must be provided to enable fixing at maximum 600mm centres. The positioning and number of nails and screws should be as shown in the Installation Guide and breather type sarking must be used. Millwood and Old Colonial are not recommended for vertical fixing. The visual effect of vertical weatherboarding can be achieved more economically by using Weathertex Weathergroove sheets. For further information please refer the Weathertex Installation Manual.  

Weathertex Joiners allow for expansion and contraction of weatherboards caused by changes in relative humidity, and thus minimise the possibility of buckling between studs. Weathertex slowly absorbs moisture at high humidity and expands, and slowly loses moisture at low humidity and contracts. The typical movement of an unrestrained weatherboard is 0.25% of the face dimensions between 50% and 90% relative humidity. Weathertex Joiners also act as flashing to prevent water entry behind the weatherboards.

Joiner must be used if the weatherboards are joined off-stud and when installing Weathertex Wall Shingles. Weatherboards may be butt jointed over studs on short lengths of wall (not longer than 5.5m) without the use of joiners. Cut ends should be primed. Nails or screws should not be closer than 12mm from the weatherboard ends, and therefore the stud needs to be of sufficient width to prevent splitting of the stud and subsequent poor fastening. For further information please refer the Weathertex Installation Manual.  

Sarking is used to prevent wind driven rain blowing under the weatherboard lap. It is essential that sarking be used where this is likely to be a problem, for example, in upper storey extensions.

Sarking is recommended under Weathertex cladding, but it must be a vapour permeable (breather) grade. Vapour permeable sarking such as Bradford Enviroseal Wall Breather Foil may be used directly under Weathertex weatherboards. Foil laminated sarking will also act as a reflective insulation. For Further information please refer to the Weathertex Installation Manual.

In cold climates, a vapour barrier should be used on the inside of the frame or on the internal wall to prevent transmission of water vapour to the wall cavity, for example, from clothes and dish washing, unflued gas heaters etc. Subsequent condensation can cause decay of the timber frame. Expert advice should be sought on this aspect of building design. Typical "R" values of wall systems are given in the Weathertex Installation Manual.  

Weathertex has similar properties to most natural wood products. A Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) is available in accordance with Worksafe Australia Guidelines and the following statement is made in the MSDS. Weathertex is a reconstituted wood product made from wood, and wax. Exposure to wood dust may cause irritation to the eyes, respiratory system and skin, and may cause sensitisation by inhalation resulting in asthma, and by skin contact resulting in dermatitis.

In addition, inhalation of wood dust may cause cancer. Worksafe Australia has established Exposure Standards for wood dust, based on he known health effects. Levels of wood dust must be kept below these Exposure Standards.  

Weathertex cannot claim to be termite ‘proof’, however Weathertex is do not attract termites and is not their preferred food. The timber frame will most likely be destroyed before the Weathertex is substantially attacked. We have inspected termite infested buildings where the Weathertex was all that was holding a wall together.

Protection against termite infestation is required by building codes regardless of the materials used in construction. Weathertex should not be used in contact with the ground. Our fixing instructions state that there should be at least 150mm clearance between the bottom edge of Weathertex and paved surfaces which are exposed to the weather and at least 225mm clearance to unprotected ground. For Further information please refer to Weathertex and Termites Fact Sheet.  

Several types of sealants have been found suitable. Flexible, exterior grades should be used. These include acrylic sealants such as Fuller's "Fulacryl" or "Caulk-in-colours", and Polyfilla "Gap Sealant"; paintable silicone such as Selley's "All Clear"; and polyurethane such as Fuller's "Joint Seal". For filling nail and screw holes use an sandable, exterior filler suitable for timber. For futher information please refer to the Weathertex Installation Manual.