Achieve Palm Springs Perfection with Weathertex Timber Cladding

The Palm Springs design trend is making waves with its mix of mid-century modern charm and contemporary flair. Known for clean lines, natural materials, and a breezy, open feel, this trend brings timeless style to both residential and commercial projects. Weathertex’s range of genuine timber cladding solutions perfectly complements this aesthetic, offering both versatility and sustainability for New Zealand specifiers

Weathertex’s Architectural Panels, such as Weathergroove, capture the minimalist, geometric lines that define Palm Springs design. Available in Smooth for a polished look or RuffSawn and Woodsman for a more textured feel, these panels work seamlessly in exterior and interior applications. They deliver a sleek, uninterrupted flow that enhances verticality — ideal for sun-drenched façades and expansive internal spaces.

For a more rustic, eco-conscious solution, the Natural range in both panels and weatherboards offers unprimed timber surfaces. These connect the built form with the surrounding environment, pairing sustainability with modern design sensibility.

Additional options like Selflok, Classic, and Primelok weatherboards introduce crisp, horizontal lines — further reinforcing the mid-century aesthetic while maintaining architectural integrity. Whether your project features clean angles or organic curves, Weathertex cladding brings depth and contrast without compromising the relaxed, sunlit ambience at the heart of this trend.

Manufactured from natural Australian hardwood timber, Weathertex is free from chemical nasties and built to last. It’s a sustainable cladding solution that aligns with New Zealand’s performance requirements, delivering durability alongside aesthetic appeal.

Bring the timeless sophistication of the Palm Springs trend to life — Weathertex offers a real timber solution that balances design impact with environmental responsibility.

Style Tip: Garage Doors
Transform your garage into a style statement with Weathergroove cladding. Its seamless finish creates a unified façade that’s as functional as it is eye-catching — elevating kerb appeal while offering robust protection from the elements.

Weathertex Weathergroove Panels

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Weathergroove is a vertically grooved timber cladding system suited to both residential and light commercial applications.

The Weathertex Direct Fixed Weathergroove Panel Cladding System has been appraised as external wall cladding systems to timber-framed buildings within the following scope:

the scope limitations of NZBC Acceptable Solution E2/AS1, Paragraph 1.1; and,
with a risk score of 0-6, calculated in accordance with NZBC Acceptable Solution E2/AS1, Table 2; and,
situated in NZS 3604 Wind Zones up to, and including, Very High.

The Weathertex Cavity Fixed Weathergroove Panel Cladding System has been appraised as external wall claddings for timber-framed buildings within the following scope:

the scope limitations of NZBC Acceptable Solution E2/AS1, Paragraph 1.1 for timber-framed buildings; and,
with a risk score of 0-20, calculated in accordance with NZBC Acceptable Solution E2/AS1, Table 2; and,
situated in NZS 3604 Wind Zones up to, and including, Extra High.

The Weathertex Cavity Fixed Weathergroove Panel Cladding System has also been appraised as external wall claddings for steel-framed buildings within the following scope:

the scope limitations of NASH Building Envelope Solutions Paragraph 1.1 for steel-framed buildings; and,
with a risk score of 0-20, calculated in accordance with NASH Building Envelope Solutions; and,
situated in NASH Standard Part 2 Wind Zones up to, and including, Extra High.

See BRANZ Appraisals 513 and 514 for full information.

In the opinion of BRANZ, Weathertex Weathergroove Panel Cladding Systems, if designed, used, installed and maintained in accordance with the statements and conditions of BRANZ Appraisal 513 and 514, will meet the following provisions of the NZBC:

Clause B1 STRUCTURE: Performance B1.3.1, B1.3.2 and B1.3.4. Meets the requirement for loads arising from self-weight, earthquake, wind, impact and creep [i.e. B1.3.3 (a), (f), (h), (j) and (q)].
Clause B2 DURABILITY: Performance B2.3.1 (b) 15 years, B2.3.1 (c) 5 years and B2.3.2.
Clause E2 EXTERNAL MOISTURE: Performance E2.3.2.
Clause F2 HAZARDOUS BUILDING MATERIALS: Performance F2.3.1.

See BRANZ Appraisals 513 and 514 for full information.

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Weathertex Primelok Weatherboards

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The Weathertex Primelok Weatherboard Cladding System is manufactured from 97% natural hardwood timber.

The Weathertex Direct Fixed Selflok Panel Cladding System has been appraised as an external horizontally fixed wall cladding system to timber-framed buildings within the following scope:

the scope limitations of NZBC Acceptable Solution E2/AS1, Paragraph 1.1; and,
with a risk score of 0-6, calculated in accordance with NZBC Acceptable Solution E2/AS1, Table 2; and,
situated in NZS 3604 Wind Zones up to, and including, Very High.

The Weathertex Cavity Fixed Selflok Panel Cladding System has been appraised as an external horizontally fixed wall cladding for timber-framed buildings within the following scope:

the scope limitations of NZBC Acceptable Solution E2/AS1, Paragraph 1.1 for timber-framed buildings; and,
with a risk score of 0-20, calculated in accordance with NZBC Acceptable Solution E2/AS1, Table 2; and,
situated in NZS 3604 Wind Zones up to, and including, Extra High.

The Weathertex Cavity Fixed Selflok Panel Cladding System has also been appraised as external horizontally fixed wall claddings for steel-framed buildings within the following scope:

the scope limitations of NASH Building Envelope Solutions Paragraph 1.1 for steel-framed buildings; and,
with a risk score of 0-20, calculated in accordance with NASH Building Envelope Solutions; and,
situated in NASH Standard Part 2 Wind Zones up to, and including, Extra High.

See BRANZ Appraisals 511 and 512 for full information.

In the opinion of BRANZ, Weathertex Primelok Panel Cladding Systems, if designed, used, installed and maintained in accordance with the statements and conditions of BRANZ Appraisal 511 and 512, will meet the following provisions of the NZBC:

Clause B1 STRUCTURE: Performance B1.3.1, B1.3.2 and B1.3.4. Meets the requirement for loads arising from self-weight, earthquake, wind, impact and creep [i.e. B1.3.3 (a), (f), (h), (j) and (q)].
Clause B2 DURABILITY: Performance B2.3.1 (b) 15 years, B2.3.1 (c) 5 years and B2.3.2.
Clause E2 EXTERNAL MOISTURE: Performance E2.3.2.
Clause F2 HAZARDOUS BUILDING MATERIALS: Performance F2.3.1.

See BRANZ Appraisals 511 and 512 for full information.

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