Timber Vs Aluminium Battens

Why Aluminum Over Timber?

The Benefits of using Aluminium Battens for Residential and Commercial Buildings


Never paint, stain or oil again!

Aluminium The Smarter Choice

Omnia battens are the prefect alternative product that achieves real timber look without the maintenance of painting, staining or oiling saving you time and money! Omnia battens are designed to be a low-maintenance, hardwearing product that can withstand a variety of Australian conditions. Our wide range of timber finishes are guaranteed to add an authentic timber appearance to any project and look great for many years to come.

Omnia Cladding uses sublimation technology that accurately transfer a timber finish image into a powder coated aluminum surface. The result is a low-maintenance, marine grade and UV long lasting finish that never peel or rub off. Discover Omnia Cladding wide range of finishes today as the ideal timber alternative for your building project.


Timber look aluminium batten project - Omnia Cladding

Reality Of Using Timber

With real timber battens, you are faced with the obvious issue of warping, cracking and splitting over time. With Omnia battens these issues simply don’t occur! Our timber look aluminum battens come in perfectly straight, long lengths with a flawless finish that will last for years to come. The use of timber battens will involve regular ongoing maintenance, and they need to be painted or oiled every 6 months to retain their appearance.

Omnia battens are made from 100% non-combustible aluminum, safe to be used in fire prone areas of where building regulations require a non-combustible cladding material.