Shadowclad
Shadowclad® is an attractive cladding solution available in Natural and Ultra primed finishes.
The Shadowclad range of products has been updated to allow for both cavity and direct fix construction. A full range of flashings is available that have been specifically designed to be used with Shadowclad plywood panels in exterior applications.

The Product Range
Shadowclad plywood panels are available in a Grooved or Textured profile, they feature a rough band sawn surface helping to diffuse UV rays and the effects of the harsh Australian sun.
Panel Size
Nominally 12 mm thick, 1216 mm wide to provide 1200 mm cover. 2440 mm or 2745 mm lengths available.
Technical Support
Shadowclad is manufactured under a third party audited quality control programme to monitor compliance with AS/NZS 2269 Plywood Structural. All Shadowclad products carry Engineered Wood Products Association of Australasia (EWPAA) and Joint Accreditation System –Australia and New Zealand (EWPAA/JAS-ANZ) certification. Shadowclad now includes comprehensive specification and installation literature for both direct fix and cavity wall construction. Please refer to the Industry Resources page section for pdf files.


Surface Finishes
Shadowclad plywood panels offer contemporary design solutions with the natural beauty and warmth of real wood. Shadowclad can be used as a strong, yet lightweight exterior cladding, or if untreated as interior wall and ceiling linings.
Carter Holt Harvey claddings are full exterior structural plywood sheets, which can be used for both decorative and bracing purposes. Produced from Pinus radiata veneers and bonded with phenol formaldehyde resin adhesive (WBP marine bond, type A exterior), the finished sheets are H3 LOSP preservative treated to provide long-term protection from decay.
For technical information,
see industry resource page
Shadowclad® is an attractive cladding solution available in Natural and Ultra primed finishes.
The Shadowclad range of products has been updated to allow for both cavity and direct fix construction. A full range of flashings is available that have been specifically designed to be used with Shadowclad plywood panels in exterior applications.
Shadowclad® is an attractive cladding solution available in Natural and Ultra primed finishes.
The Shadowclad range of products has been updated to allow for both cavity and direct fix construction. A full range of flashings is available that have been specifically designed to be used with Shadowclad plywood panels in exterior applications.
Manufactured from extruded aluminium or folded from stainless steel, the Shadowclad® Flashings range is purpose-designed to complement Shadowclad plywood panels.
Flashings should be specified based on their:
- Profile design to ensure weather-tightness.
- Durability.
- Aesthetics to compliment the cladding material for a quality look and feel.
- Consideration of surrounding materials to ensure compatibility.
- The environment where the building is located.
- Independently tested for weather tightness and compliance with AS/NZS4284 for added peace of mind.


The Shadowclad flashings range includes internal and external angles, horizontal and inter-storey ‘Z’ flashings and a cavity base closure. Shadowclad Aluminium Flashings are available in either a natural Anodised finish (a silver colour) for immediate installation, or Mill finished which allows customers to powder coat flashings to any desired colour finish. The Shadowclad flashings range also includes a range of stainless steel flashing options suitable for sea spray exposure. For length options and which flashing is available in aluminium or stainless steel refer to our industry resources page here.
Shadowclad® is an attractive cladding solution available in Natural and Ultra primed finishes.
The Shadowclad range of products has been updated to allow for both cavity and direct fix construction. A full range of flashings is available that have been specifically designed to be used with Shadowclad plywood panels in exterior applications.
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