DECO’s versatile timber-look cladding product, DecoClad, has received an honourable mention in the international Architectural Product Design Awards.

DecoClad is a sublimated, powdercoated, solid aluminium cladding profile which combines the natural beauty of timber with the unrivalled durability of aluminium. It is a lightweight cladding option and features a unique design with interlocking boards and pre-punched holes, facilitating easy installation for builders and DIY-users alike. As the product is made entirely of solid aluminium, with a powdercoat finish, it is entirely fire safe and is deemed non-combustible in accordance with AS 1530.1 and AS 1530.

DecoClad's timber finishes replicate native and exotic tree species, ensuring the cladding offers the warmth and classic aesthetic of timber – minus the hassle of regular maintenance. DecoClad is available in five different profiles: Shadowline, Narrowline, V-Groove, Weatherboard and Croatia Board, and can be installed horizontally, vertically or in contemporary patterns, allowing it to create traditional and contemporary looks suited to any design.

The international Architectural Product Design Awards is a subset of the globally acclaimed Architecture Masterprize, which celebrates the best in architecture around the world. This new award celebrates innovative, durable products which contribute to excellent architectural designs. DecoClad excelled in its category, “Building Envelope and Construction Materials.”