Type	Material Thickness (mm)	Weight (kg/m²)	Durability	Installation	Cost/m²
FIBER CEMENT
Weatherboard	7.5-9.0	12-14	25+ years	Moderate	$$
Sheet Cladding	6.0-9.0	11-13	25+ years	Easy	$$
Panel Systems	8.0-12.0	14-18	25+ years	Moderate	$$$
METAL
Colorbond®	0.42-0.48	4-5	20+ years	Easy	$$
Zinc	0.7-1.0	5-7	50+ years	Complex	$$$$$
Aluminum Composite	3.0-4.0	5-8	30+ years	Complex	$$$$
TIMBER
Hardwood Boards	18-22	12-15	15-25 years	Moderate	$$$
Cedar	18-22	8-10	25+ years	Moderate	$$$$
Treated Pine	18-22	10-12	15+ years	Easy	$$
MASONRY
Brick Veneer	110	140-160	50+ years	Complex	$$$
Stone Veneer	20-50	40-60	50+ years	Complex	$$$$$
Rendered Block	200-230	180-200	50+ years	Complex	$$$

Key Features:

Maintenance Requirements:

• Low: Metal cladding
• Moderate: Fiber cement
• High: Timber (regular sealing)
• Very Low: Brick/stone

Fire Ratings:

• Non-combustible: Fiber cement, Metal, Masonry
• Combustible: Timber (treatment available)

Weather Resistance:

• Excellent: Metal, Fiber cement
• Good: Masonry
• Moderate: Timber (needs protection)

Installation Considerations:

1. Substrate Requirements:

• Timber frame
• Steel frame
• Masonry backing
• Moisture barrier

2. Fixing Methods:

• Face fixed
• Concealed fixing
• Clip systems
• Mortar/adhesive

3. Joint Treatment:

• Expressed joints
• Sealed joints
• Overlapping
• Hidden joints

Cost Guide:
$ = Basic ($50-100/m²)
$$ = Standard ($100-200/m²)
$$$ = Premium ($200-300/m²)
$$$$ = Luxury ($300-500/m²)
$$$$$ = Ultra Premium ($500+/m²)

Note:

• Prices vary by region
• Installation costs not included
• Local building codes apply
• Warranty periods vary by manufacturer