Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Apr 06, 2022 1:54 pm Hi, I just want some opinion as I don’t really know anything about timbers. My builder advised us that scyon axon cladding is not available so they wanted to replace it with LOSP material/treated timber if i’m correct. What are the pros and cons? Can anyone tell me which is dearer than the other and which one could last longer? Re: LOSP MATERIAL VS SCYON AXON CLADDING 2Apr 06, 2022 1:58 pm Abie03 Hi, I just want some opinion as I don’t really know anything about timbers. My builder advised us that scyon axon cladding is not available so they wanted to replace it with LOSP material/treated timber if i’m correct. What are the pros and cons? Can anyone tell me which is dearer than the other and which one could last longer? Abie Provided you are not in a flame zone, weathertex has a comparable product which I used on my house and I love it. It's called weathergroove, made up near Newcastle from hardwood chips or something https://www.weathertex.com.au/product-c ... hergroove/ Cheers Simeon Architectural Homes & Duplexes - specialising in custom designing homes to your budget Get a Free Onsite Consultation Today or send a PM for information, questions or advice. Re: LOSP MATERIAL VS SCYON AXON CLADDING 3Apr 06, 2022 8:50 pm Look at the guarantee for the products. This might give some insight into the longevity. Think about the look you are after. So many choices. Even to the point that you have fixings and joins visible or not. It may play a big part before worrying about longevity or cost. The most definitive answer to your question James is this taken from the James Hardie Axon Cladding Installation Guide - i just happen to have it… 5 2048 Different to what others have said but thanks for that insight. 2 4434 Not recommended! The image presented is for a sublevel area. The footings are down deep with a load bearing wall supporting the upper floor level. If you did that drain… 8 8980 |