Larch, accoya, pine, macrocarpa and hardwoods. Cedar is our name, but it is not the only timber we coat.
Book a free on-site assessmentPlenty of Auckland homes are clad in something other than cedar — larch on newer architectural builds, accoya where stability matters, macrocarpa on rural and character properties, treated pine on screens, battens and fencing. Each of those species takes stain differently, moves differently, and fails differently when the wrong product is put on it.
Timber staining Auckland property owners come to us for is usually one of two conversations: either nobody else wanted to touch a species they were unfamiliar with, or a previous coating was applied without regard to what the timber actually needed and has not lasted. Our senior team have over 20 years across the full range of exterior timbers, and we match the system to the species rather than reaching for the same product every time.
Dense and resinous with a tight grain, common on contemporary builds. Takes stain well once properly prepared, but resin and knots need managing.
Modified timber with excellent stability and a long service life. The coating specification matters here, and the manufacturer's guidance is worth following closely.
Warm and characterful, widely used on rural and older properties. Variable density across boards means preparation is rarely uniform.
Screens, battens, fencing and structural timber. Moisture content at time of coating is the single biggest factor in how long the finish holds.
The species varies, but the surfaces are consistent. Anything exterior, exposed and made of timber will eventually need a coating conversation.
Three decisions get made at assessment, and getting them right is most of the job.
Film-forming stains give maximum colour and UV protection on vertical surfaces. Penetrating oils suit horizontal, high-wear and dense timbers where a film would peel.
Dark tones on sun-facing timber build significant heat and shorten coating life. Cool colour formulas exist for exactly this and we specify them where it matters.
Coating timber that has not dried properly is the most common cause of early failure. We wash, then wait, then coat.
If your cladding is cedar, our dedicated cedar pages will be more useful — this page covers the other timbers we work with.
Free on-site assessment from Waipu to Hamilton. Tell us the species — or send a photo and we will work it out.
