01

Algea growth

Rockpanel advantages - Algea growth is greatly reduced when compared to timber

Wood characteristics - Algae growth is unavoidable

02

Moisture

Rockpanel advantages - Insensitive to moisture, remains flat with little expansion or contraction

Wood characteristics - Holds moisture and can warp

03

Processing

Rockpanel advantages - Easy to process and very consistent with non-repeating grain design

Wood characteristics - Easy to process but some batches can have natural imperfections

04

Edges & ground level

Rockpanel advantages - Can be used safelty down to 20mm above ground level with no edge treatment

Wood characteristics - Minium edge distance to ground level is 300 mm and often requires a brick plinth

05

Graffiti

Rockpanel advantages - Resilient to graffiti due to ProtectPlus coating

Wood characteristics - Susceptible to graffiti attacks

06

Weight

Rockpanel advantages - Light-weight facade panels

Wood characteristics - Hardwood is very heavy

Wood is a beautiful material, but it is high-maintenance, certainly in an environment full of exhaust gases and traffic movement. With Rockpanel Woods we have an alternative that is almost indistinguishable from real wood.