Exterior cladding
Shiplap, board and batten, and vertical or horizontal profiles in cedar, hardwood or pre finished board. Used on full facades, upper storeys and entry features.
Exterior carpentry · Melbourne
Timber cladding Melbourne street appeal that lasts
Timber cladding, slatted screens, feature walls and retaining walls that change how a house reads from the street and how private it feels from inside.
- ✓ Shiplap, board and batten, slat
- ✓ Ventilated cavity detailing
- ✓ Interior and exterior
- ✓ Free written quotes
Cladding and Screening
Cladding done properly breathes
Timber cladding fixed flat against a wall traps moisture and rots from the back. We batten out to create a ventilated cavity, install the right membrane behind it and detail the head, sill and corners so water leaves the wall instead of sitting in it. It costs a little more and it is the entire difference.
Slatted screens
Free standing or wall mounted slat screens for privacy, shade and hiding services. Spacing and batten depth set to block the sightline you care about.
Interior feature walls
Slatted timber and panelling on internal walls, behind bedheads, in hallways and around fireplaces. Acoustic backing available.
Retaining walls
Treated sleeper and hardwood retaining walls with proper drainage behind them, built to hold the ground rather than slowly bow out.
Detailing that decides how long it lasts
- Battened cavity behind every exterior board for airflow
- Breathable membrane over the frame
- Flashings at every head, sill and penetration
- End sealing on every cut before it goes on the wall
- Concealed or face fixed depending on the look you want
- Corner and junction detailing planned rather than improvised
- Oil, stain or paint finish, or pre finished board to remove the step
Want a price for your place? Send us the details or call 0402 272 997.
How it works
Four simple steps from idea to done
- Step 01
Free quote
Call or message us. We visit, listen to what you want and provide a clear written quote at no cost.
- Step 02
Design & plan
We confirm materials, timeline and any council requirements before a single tool comes out.
- Step 03
Build
Qualified carpenters do the work, keep the site tidy and update you as the job progresses.
- Step 04
Clean handover
We walk you through the finished work and leave your home clean and ready to enjoy.
Why Lonibuild
Trade you can trust
At Lonibuild, customer satisfaction comes first. We bring your ideas to life with high quality materials, reputable suppliers and a standard of work that is consistently helpful, friendly and professional.
Qualified & experienced
Every job is carried out by qualified, experienced carpenters who take real pride in their workmanship.
Honest, transparent pricing
Free, no obligation written quotes and clear communication from the first call to the final clean up.
Quality materials only
We use premium timbers and reputable Melbourne suppliers including Merbau, blackbutt and hardwood.
On time, on budget
We respect your home and your schedule, finishing what we start to a consistently high standard.
Service areas
Cladding and Screening across all of Melbourne
We are based in North Melbourne and take on work right across Melbourne. These are the suburbs we are in most often, but wherever you are in the metro area we would love to help.
- North Melbourne
- West Melbourne
- Kensington
- Flemington
- Parkville
- Carlton
- Carlton North
- Fitzroy
- Fitzroy North
- Brunswick
- Brunswick East
- Coburg
- Northcote
- Thornbury
- Ascot Vale
- Essendon
- Moonee Ponds
- Docklands
- Melbourne CBD
Do not see your suburb? We work across all of Melbourne. Get in touch and chances are we cover your area.
FAQ
Cladding and Screening questions, answered
What timber is best for exterior cladding in Melbourne?
Western red cedar is light, stable and holds a stain beautifully but costs more and dents easily. Australian hardwoods like spotted gum are tougher and heavier. Pre finished engineered boards remove the maintenance question entirely. We match the choice to your budget and how much upkeep you want.
Does timber cladding need maintenance?
Oiled and stained timber needs recoating every two to four years depending on how much sun and rain it takes. North and west facing walls need it sooner. Pre finished and painted board stretches that out considerably.
Can you clad over existing brick or render?
Yes. We fix battens to the substrate to create the cavity, then clad over the top. It is a common way to modernise a plain brick facade without rendering.
What spacing should slat screening be?
It depends what you are hiding and from where. Tighter spacing blocks more but reads heavier and costs more in material. We usually mock up a section on site so you can stand where your neighbour stands and see it for yourself.
Do I need approval for cladding work?
Replacing like for like usually does not. Changing the external appearance of a house in a heritage overlay usually does. We tell you which side of the line your job sits on.
Get in touch
Let us talk about your cladding
Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a clear, no obligation quote.
- 0402 272 997
- [email protected]
- Servicing Melbourne and all inner suburbs
- Mon to Fri 8:00am to 6:00pm
- ABN 63 548 040 578