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Shadowclad™ Plywood Cladding

Shadowclad™ plywood panels provide a beautiful, natural wood exterior cladding that is well suited to most architectural style; adding street appeal to any project whether used alone or accented with other building materials.

Manufactured from sustainably grown NZ plantation pine, Shadowclad can be used as both a strong, yet lightweight exterior cladding or as an internal lining, and has been trusted in New Zealand construction for over 25 years.

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Profiles - Shadowclad

Available H3.1 LOSP and now H3.2 CCA treated for exterior cladding or untreated for internal dry linings, Shadowclad is available in two sheet profiles – texture and texture groove and two surface finishes – Shadowclad Natural and Prime.

Shadowclad Natural

Natural finish is an uncoated panel suitable for coating with high quality penetrating stains and paints.

Shadowclad Prime

Prime features a specially formulated factory set powder coat exterior grade primer applied to the sheet surface forming, a durable and moisture resistant surface suitable, for top coating with most paints and film forming stains.

The powder coat process seals the sheet surface and edges offering the following benefits:

High film build of up to 70 microns, which can be up to 2-3 times the thickness of traditional wet primers.
Continuous powder coated sheet surface providing a moisture barrier for a drier, more consistent surface to apply topcoats.
Saves time and money as traditional on site wet primers are not normally required.
Can be exposed to exterior weather for up to 3 months prior to top coating.

Features & Benefits

Shadowclad Range

Manufactured from sustainably grown NZ plantation pine
Range of sheet sizes, profiles and finishes for wide design flexibility
Compliant with NZ Building Code & E2/ AS1 requirements
50 year durability and dual cladding and bracing system when installed as per specifications
Interlocking vertical shiplap joints for easy and watertight installation
Low formaldehyde emission (E₀)
FSC™ certified (SCS-COC-001316) upon request
Bandsawn sheet surface provides a compelling tactile finish
Shadowclad exterior cladding system includes a wide range of purpose designed exterior flashings
CHH Woodproducts NZ installation guidelines must be followed. Please refer to the current Shadowclad Specification and Installation Guide

Compliance & Standards

Shadowclad is manufactured under a third party audited quality control programme and is certified by the Engineered Wood Products Association of Australasia (EWPAA) as compliant with AS/NZS2269 Plywood Structural.
Shadowclad specifications have been developed based on a combination of the requirements of E2/AS1- External Moisture and Alternative Solutions.

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Product Range

Finish	Profile	Length (mm)	Effective Width (mm)	Groove Profile (mm)	Treatment
Natural	Texture	2440	1200	N/A	H3.1 LOSP (Azole) (exterior above ground) Untreated (internal dry only)
	Texture	2745		N/A
	Texture Groove	2440		9x 5 mm (at 150 mm sheet centres)
	Texture Groove	2745		9x 5 mm (at 150 mm sheet centres)
Prime	Texture	2440		N/A	H3.1 LOSP (Azole) (exterior above ground)
	Texture	2745		N/A
	Texture Groove	2440		9x 5 mm (at 150 mm sheet centres)
	Texture Groove	2745		9x 5 mm (at 150 mm sheet centres)

Thickness: 12 mm
Weight (kg/m²): 6.6kg
Width (overall): 1216 mm (includes ship lap joint)
Width (effective): 1200 mm
Length/ Width Tolerance: +/- 1 mm
Sheets Per Pkt: 20/45

Surface Finishes

The below table shows typical surface appearances of Shadowclad, Natural variations in grain patterns and surface colour between sheets are to be expected with images being indicative of appearance only.

Shadowclad Natural		Shadowclad Prime
Texture	Texture Groove	Texture	Texture Groove

Shadowclad Natural is an uncoated panel suitable for staining and painting when used in applications exposed to weather. For internal dry situations (untreated panels) panels can be left uncoated or coated as desired		Shadowclad Prime features a pre primed surface saving time and money when using paints and film forming stains. Prime is suitable for use in exterior applications only

Manufactured from extruded aluminium, the Shadowclad flashings range is purpose designed to compliment the Shadowclad cladding panel range.
BRANZ tested and compliant with table 20 of E2/AS1, Shadowclad flashings achieve 50 year durability in all NZS3604 exposure zones inclduing sea spray zones.

The range includes internal and external angles, horizontal and inter - storey ‘Z’ flashings and a cavity base closure.

Finishes

Shadowclad flashings are available in either natural anodised finish (silver colour) for immediate installation, or mill finished, allowing customer to powdercoat flashings with any desired colour finish.

To find a powder coater in your area visit www.duluxpowdercoatings.co.nz or refer to your local yellow pages directory

Product	Length (mm)	Lengths Per Pack	Anodise Finish Type
Product	Length (mm)	Lengths Per Pack	Natural Anodised	Mill Finish
Horizontal ‘Z’	3600	8
Inter-storey ‘Z’	3600	5
Cavity Base Closure	3600	10
Internal Corner- 90°	2440	5
Internal Corner- 90°	2745	5
Internal Corner- ‘W’ (13 x 13 mm)	2440	5
Internal Corner- ‘W’ (13 x 13 mm)	2745	5
Internal Corner-‘W’ (Large 25 x 25 mm)	2440	3
Internal Corner-‘W’ (Large 25 x 25 mm)	2745	3
External Box Corner (13 x13 mm)	2440	3
External Box Corner (13 x13 mm)	2745	3
External Box Corner (Large 25 x 25 mm)	2440	3
External Box Corner (Large 25 x 25 mm)	2745	3
Vertical Top Hat	2440	4
Vertical Top Hat	2745	4

Mill Finish is pre treated to AS3715. Powder coating to the desired colour is required prior to installation.
Download Flashings Range & Dimensions

Brochures

Homeowners Brochure

Carter Holt Harvey Woodproducts New Zealand has a collection of versatile, cost-effective building products that will provide your home with a distinct point of difference.

Shadowclad Specification and Installation Guide

Shadowclad is New Zealand's leading brand of structural plywood cladding. Information in this guide relates to Shadowclad and its installation as either an external cladding or internal lining

Information Bulletins

Down Grade Plywood Cladding Information Bulletin

Down Grade Plywood Claddings are band sawn plywood panel sourced from downgraded Shadowclad exterior cladding

Technical Notes

Ecoply & Shadowclad Formaldehyde Certificate

Formaldehyde Emission Certificate

Ecoply & Shadowclad FSC Certificate

FSC Certificate for Tokoroa Plywood Mill

Ecoply & Shadowclad NZS2269 Compliance Certificate

Ecoply & Shadowclad NZS2269 Compliance Certificate for Tokoroa Plywood Mill

EP Bracing Specifications (ALL DOCUMENTS)

All Ecoply EP Bracing Specification documents

Exterior Plywood, Mould Growth & Surface Coating

Technical Note relating to structural plywood used externally, mould growth and surface coatings

SC1 Shadowclad Bracing Specification

Single sided Shadowclad brace used as a dual cladding and structural bracing element

Shadowclad Cavity Fix Branz Appraisal No.764

Branz appraisal for Shadowclad on a ventilated cavity

Shadowclad Direct Fix Branz Appraisal No.765

Branz appraisal for Shadowclad direct fixed

Shadowclad Installation to Steel Frame

This specification relates to the installation of Shadowclad exterior cladding onto steel frame. Specifications should be read in conjunction with the Shadowclad Installation & Specification Guide

Shadowclad Prime (Primer) Technical Data Sheet

Technical note relates to the pre primed coating process used on Shadowclad Prime plywood

Shadowclad- Bet Your Life On It

Shadowclad proves an amazing performer as trees crash down in one of Brisbane's most brutal storms

Carlisle Homes

Shadowclad Natural Texture Groove by CHH Woodproducts has been chosen for use in the facades of three new Carlisle Homes

Board and Batten Style

Christchurch Guest House

Falconers Retreat

General

Birkenhead Home

Prime Groove painted with other cladding materials

Albany Urban Home

Natural Texture painted exterior cladding

Beach House

Natural Groove stained cladding with Ecoply Grooved Lining sheltered soffit

Beach House

Natural Groove stained with other cladding materials

Pauanui Home

Prime Groove painted cladding

Waratah House

Prime Groove painted cladding

Urban Home

Prime Groove with other cladding materials

Interiors

Omaha Beach

Te Kotuku Ranui School

Waiheke

Bracing

The Shadowclad™ bracing series simplifies the design and construction of bracing elements for plywood used as both cladding and structural bracing.

Bracing values and specifications are specific to Shadowclad™ branded structural plywood and cannot be used with any other plywood brand no matter how similar they may appear.