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How to space and fix battens for facades, screens, walls or ceilings
All four batten fixing systems by Knotwood® share the same aluminium construction and finishes. What changes is the fixi...
Fixed or operable: How to choose aluminium louvre systems for your building
On an Australian north-facing facade, louvres are commonly specified to block high summer sun while allowing lower winte...
Aluminium, composite or timber: Choosing the right decking material for outdoor entertaining
An outdoor entertaining deck sees more foot traffic, spills, and bare feet in summer than a purely decorative one. This ...
Timber or aluminium? How to choose your pergola material
For most Australian homes the choice is between timber and aluminium, and each material behaves the same way whether the...
Woodgrain finish battens introduce a natural timber element to facades at Sydney residential development
Mira shows how Knotwood can be used beyond traditional wall cladding. Here, the soffit battens add another material laye...
Battens in timber and stone finishes deliver a consistent design language on Byron Bay home’s exterior
Designed by Gorrow Design Studio in collaboration with architect Rieky Jayanto Sunur and interior designer Mala Silviani...
Timber tones connect interior spaces with the outdoors at Casuarina home
Queensland Walnut battens bring rich warmth and natural character to the exterior, setting the tone for a home that feel...
Woodgrain finish battens complement materiality and coastal aesthetic at modern North Bondi home
Knotwood timber look aluminium battens complement the home’s material palette, adding warmth and texture while reinforci...
Knotwood design studio gets depth and definition with timber finish cladding
Designed to replicate traditional Japanese charred timber, Kuro features a deep charcoal-black tone combined with a refi...
