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Ever-changing demands constantly push us to innovate with new systems that make life easier, deliver better outcomes, and achieve beautiful aesthetics.

Our wide range of coatings and accessories make timber easier to install, look and perform at its best, and last longer, allowing you to enjoy it for many years to come.

Systems and Profiles

RK Timbers extruded aluminum flashing range is a game-changer for timber cladding projects! The innovative profiles allow for seamless transitions at junctions and between vertical and horizontal timber cladding, offering both functionality and aesthetic appeal. Multiple uses also mean more creative opportunity for designers and builders, which is a big win in timber cladding performance and design.

RK Flashings

Modern horizontal shiplap boards have become increasingly popular as they offer a contemporary alternative to traditional vertical cladding.

This horizontal orientation not only provides a sleek and modern look but also complements vertical timber, allowing the two styles to coexist harmoniously on the same facade.

RK Horizontal

RK Board and Batten Weatherboards are a classic and distinctive cladding option, often used in traditional and modern architecture. The layered board and batten pattern can be customised with deeper set battens and wider boards to complement a wide range of styles.

Known for its ease of installation and durability, it’s available in two main types: direct fixing and 20mm cavity, to suit various projects.

RK Board & Batten

RK Vertical Weatherboards are designed to create clean, vertical lines that contribute to a minimalist aesthetic, making it ideal for modern architectural designs. This cladding is available in two well-established cavity types: 20mm and 45mm, offering versatility in installation and design.

RK Timbers Vertical Timber cladding is further enhanced by a comprehensive range of accessories, providing added versatility and ease of installation. These accessories ensure a seamless integration with design elements.

RK Vertical 

Sansin is the global leader in environmentally-friendly wood protection. Since 1986, they’ve been focused on creating the best performing, most beautiful water-borne timber finishes in the world. Their innovative research and development program has made them the leader in developing environmentally-friendly alternatives to traditional wood coatings.

Available from RK Timbers in two product types.

is a durable wood treatment that allows exterior timber to weather naturally while offering exceptional water repellency and protection from blackening and deterioration. Easily applied, natural colours that let the exposed surface weather gently and more evenly.

is considered the finest exterior, translucent timber protection for factory finishing, delivering both beauty and durability to the highest standard in an endless spectrum of fuller colours. This unique waterborne, alkyd formula uses water not solvent to penetrate wood.

• Protects wood while allowing weathering 

• Creates complete range of weathered looks

• Environmentally friendly, low toxicity

Sansin PrecisionCoat Woodforce & SDF

RK Timbers provides a comprehensive selection of cavity battens designed for both vertical and horizontal cladding applications. Our cavity battens enhance ventilation and moisture management behind the cladding, promoting long-lasting durability for the building envelope. With options suited for various installation needs, our battens are crafted for ease of use and effective performance in any project.

All battens are treated with the durable and environmentally preferable H3.2 MCA treatment. Let us know if you’d like to discuss the specifics of sizes, materials, treatment, or applications to match your projects requirements.

Cavity Battens

Dryden WoodOil is a water-repellent, non-filming timber protector made in New Zealand. It deeply penetrates wood, reduces warping and splitting, and extends timber life with UV-stable fungicide. Available in various colours to enhance timber character or in clear for a natural, weathered look while maintaining water resistance. Designed for New Zealand conditions, it preserves timber’s beauty without obscuring the grain.

Dryden Woodoil

KOMO® Finger-jointed, Laminated Timber Planks

Premium KOMO® timber blanks made from the best and most popular joinery timbers of the world, are machined four sides, to accurate dimensions and precise straightness, for a consistent quality working material. All 5.9m in length, they are finger-jointed and laminated for extra strength and stability. The vertical grain allows for a fine paint finish.

The Dutch KOMO® mark, trusted for more than 55 years, guarantees consistent quality that exceeds all the requirements of our local professional trades and government standards. KOMO® products are repeatedly tested by independent experts. Laboratory tests show they last a long time and require less

Finger-Jointed and Laminated Timber Blanks

RK Timbers provides a specialised range of high-quality fixings for cladding, cavity batten and decking installation, including stainless steel, silicon bronze and vintage bronze heat-treated options. These fixings are chosen for their exceptional durability and compatibility with other materials, ensuring longevity and stability in our diverse climate. Each type is crafted to meet the specific needs of the timber and application, providing a secure and aesthetically pleasing finish for your project. Would you like more information on the benefits of each material type or guidance on selecting the best option for your project?

Fixings

RK Bevel Back Weatherboards are known for their durability and classic appearance. The bevel back profile refers to the angled cut at the back of each board, which ensures efficient water runoff when boards overlap.

This outstanding weatherboard provides both functional and aesthetic benefits, enhancing the performance and look of the exterior cladding. It’s available in two main installation types to provide flexibility for different project requirements: direct fixing and 20mm cavity.

RK Bevel Back

RK Timbers premium blue label Western Red Cedar shingles are ideal for exterior cladding, offering a high-quality, vertical grain that provides exceptional durability and a refined, natural look. These shingles are crafted to withstand the elements, giving a timeless appeal to any building’s exterior. Perfect for those looking for both beauty and resilience in their cladding choice.

Would you like more details on sizing, installation, or how this premium cladding can enhance your project?

RK Shingles

The RK INTERSET® Recessed Window System is designed to offer a sleek, recessed finish around windows and doors while providing effective weatherproofing and thermal efficiency benefits.

INTERSET® flashings are used exclusively in conjunction with the RK Timbers Vertical and Horizontal 45mm structural cavity batten system. This system enables standard aluminium windows to be recessed to the framing line from the outer façade, providing a natural 65mm deep window recess.

 Interset

The versatility of timber enables RK Timbers to offer a huge array of wall or soffit panelling & ceiling sarking alternatives.

There is an array of many species to choose from. This coupled with a large range of profile options and finishes, means there is a solution to suit almost any interior design.

Our most popular option is Western Red Cedar, which can be offered in a range of finishing colour choices. Timber profiles are available in many widths and thicknesses, can have a ‘V’ joint or square negative detail of varying widths and be finished with either a bandsawn or dressed and sanded face.

RK Timbers have an innovative hidden screw-fix system to suit all panelling profiles. This allows the timber profiles to be invisibly fixed, flush to either timber ceiling battens or aluminium ceiling systems.

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