Dahlsens is your one-stop shop for all your vertical and horizontal groove cladding needs. We supply a wide range of cladding boards for every build and budget. Vertical and horitzonial groove cladding can be installed quickly, and is suitable for most exterior. Visit your local Dahlsens today and chat your our cladding specialists about the options available. Apply for a Dahlsens trade account and you’ll pay nothing up front for up to 30 days.
Our suppliers
Dahlsens is proud to partner with leading cladding manufacturers James Hardie, Cemintel, Weathertex, Hurford’s, NewTechWood and Porta Timber.
Vertical and horizontal groove cladding available at Dahlsens
Axon vertical tongue and groove cladding
Material
- Fibre cement
Key benefits
- BAL40 rated
- Fire rated up to 60 minutes when used with Hardie Smart Fire & Acoustic Wall Systems
- Non-combustible
- Quick and easy installation with a nail gun
- Pre-primed and ready to paint
- 10 year limited warranty
Available sizes & profiles
133mm Smooth profile
- 1200x2450x9mm
- 1200x2750x9mm
- 1200x3000x9mm
- 1200x3600x9mm
400mm Smooth profile
- 1200x2450x9mm
- 1200x2750x9mm
- 1200x3000x9mm
- 1200x3600x9mm
133mm Grained profile
1200x3000x9mm
Stria vertical and horizontal tongue and groove cladding
Material
- Fibre cement
Key benefits
- BAL40 rated
- Fire rated up to 60 minutes when used with HardieSmart wall systems
- Non-combustible
- Low maintenance
- Resistant to rot, moisture damage and termites
- 25 year limited warranty
Available sizes and profiles
325mm profile
- 325x4200x14mm
405mm profile
- 405x4200x14mm
Oblique vertical and horizontal tongue and groove cladding
Material
- Fibre cement
Key benefits
- Bal40 rated
- Fire rated up to 60 minutes
- Non-combustible
- Low maintenance
- Pre-primed and ready to paint
- 25 year limited warranty
Available sizes and profiles
200mm profile
- 2750x200x14mm
- 4200x200x14mm
300mm profile
- 2750x200x14mm
- 4200x200x14mm
Edge vertical tongue and groove cladding
Material
- Fibre cement
Key benefits
- BAL29 rated
- Fire rated up to 120 minutes
- Non-combustible
- Low maintenance
- Fast construction with a direct fix method
- 10 year warranty
Available sizes
- 1200x2450x9mm
- 1200x2750x9mm
- 1200x3000x9mm
Available profiles
- Bond V-Groove 75mm
- Oxford V-Groove 150mm
- York V-Groove 300mm
- Crown V-Groove 400mm
- Ribbon V-Groove 150mm
Territory Savanna horizontal and vertical tongue and groove cladding
Material
- Fibre cement
Key benefits
- BAL40 rated
- Fire rated up to 90 minutes
- Pre-finished
- Non-combustible
- Low maintenance
- 10 year warranty
Available sizes
- 470x3030x16mm
Available profiles
- Cloud
- Mist
- Shade
- Haze
All profiles have a smooth surface texture.
Territory Woodlands vertical and horizontal tongue and groove cladding
Material
- Fibre cement with a realistic timber look
Key benefits
- Bal40 rated
- Fire rated up to 90 minutes
- Non-combustible
- Low maintenance
- Pre-finished
- 10 year limited warranty
Available sizes
- 470x3030x16mm
Available profiles
- Ebony
- Teak
- Limed
- Smoked
Weathergroove vertical tongue and groove cladding
Material
- Hardwood and natural wax composite
Key benefits
- BAL19 rated
- Fire rated up to 60 minutes
- 25 year warranty on primed products
- 10 year warranty on natural products
Available sizes
- 1196x2440x9.5mm
- 1196x2745x9.5mm
- 1196x3660x9.5mm
Available profiles
- Natural (75, 150, 300 and 1200mm)
- Smooth (75, 150, 300, 600 and 1200mm)
- Ruff Sawn (150mm)
- Woodsman (75, 150 and 1200mm)
Weathergroove Fusion vertical tongue and groove cladding
Material
- Hardwood and natural wax composite
Key benefits
- BAL19 rated
- Fire rated up to 60 minutes
- No special tools required for cutting
- Quick and easy to install
- Better than zero carbon footprint
- 25 year warranty on primed products
- 10 year warranty on natural products
Available sizes
- 3660x1196x9.5mm
Available profiles
- Fusion Natural
- Fusion Smooth
Selflok horizontal tongue and groove cladding
Material
- High quality hardwood and natural wax composite
Key benefits
- BAL19 rated
- Fire rated up to 60 minutes
- Better than zero carbon footprint
- Low maintenance
- No added silica, glues or formaldehydes
- 25 year warranty on primed products
- 10 year warranty on natural products
Available sizes
- 300x3660x95mm
Available profiles
- Texwood smooth (300mm)
- Colonial Smooth (300mm)
- Millwood Smooth (300mm)
- Ecogroove Smooth (75, 150 and 300mm)
- Millwood Ruff Saws (300mm)
- Ecogroove Woodsman (150mm)
- V-Groove Natural (150mm)
- Ecogroove Natural (75 and 150mm)
Shou Sugi Ban vertical and horizontal tongue and groove cladding
Material
- Charred timber cladding
Key benefits
- Secret fix profile
- Complete system with black aluminium trims
- Available in Cypress (BAL-LOW) and Australian hardwoods (BAL29)
- Pre-oiled to protect against ageing and fading
- Relief grooves reduce warping and cupping
Available sizes
Available in random lengths with widths of 88 or 138mm, and a thickness of 21mm.
Available profiles
- Coulee
Wood Elements vertical and horizontal tongue and groove cladding
Material
Australian hardwood options:
- Blackbutt
- Ironbark
- Spotted Gum
- Tallowwood
- Turpentine
Key benefits
- Up to BAL29 rated
- Secret fix profile
- Relief grooves reduce warping and cupping
- Machines straight to a fine tolerance
- Manufactured in Australia
Available sizes
Available in random size lengths with widths of 68, 88 and 138mm, with a thickness of 21mm.
Available profiles
- Coulee
- Flume
- Ravine
Surface textures available are:
- Sawn brushed face
- Dressed face
Shadow Line vertical and horizatonal tongue and groove cladding
Material
- Composite material with a natural timber cladding look
Key benefits
- Pre-finished
- Low maintenance
- Sustainable
- Made with 65% recycled dense wood fibre and 35% high grade recycled plastics
- Highly resistant to fading
- 25 year residential warranty
- 10 year commercial warranty
Available sizes
- 142x4880x13mm
Available profiles
- Maple
- Teak
- Silvery Grey
- Walnut
Castellation vertical and horizontal tongue and groove cladding
Material
- Composite material with a natural timber cladding look
Key benefits
- Fully finished
- Maintenance free
- Will not fade
- Sustainable
- Made with 65% recycled dense wood fibre and 35% high grade recycled plastics
- 25 year residential warranty
- 10 year commercial warranty
Available sizes
- 196x4880x25mm
Available profiles
- Canadian Cedar
- Ipe
- Aged Wood
- Silver Ash
- Ebony
PORTA ENDURE timber vertical and horizontal timber tongue and groove cladding
Material
- Select grade Cumaru Hardwood timber cladding
Key benefits
- Resistant to termite damage
- Near zero leaching
- Class 1 durability
- Sustainably certified
- FSC certified as responsibly harvested and processed
Available sizes
- 91x3000x21mm
- 140x3000x19mm
Available profiles
- Riverine
- Strata
- Valley
- Shiplap
Vertical and horizontal groove cladding FAQs
What looks better, horizontal or vertical cladding?
If you’re looking to keep things traditional, horizontal might be the best choice. For on-trend architectural flair and the illusion of height, consider vertical.
What is the difference between vertical and horizontal?
Vertical groove cladding has grooves running vertically, creating a sense of height and a modern look, while horizontal groove cladding has grooves running horizontally, providing a wider, more traditional appearance.
What are the benefits of vertical groove cladding?
Vertical groove cladding creates a sleek, modern appearance and emphasises the building’s height. It also supports water drainage along the grooves, making it ideal for areas with frequent rain
What are the benefits of horizontal groove cladding?
Horizontal groove cladding gives buildings a broader, more expansive appearance and is often used to achieve a coastal, rustic, or traditional look. The horizontal grooves can also visually ground a structure, making it appear more stable and wide.
How do I maintain groove cladding?
Maintenance varies by material. Timber cladding may need regular sealing or staining to prevent weather damage, while fibre cement and metal cladding generally require minimal maintenance, with occasional cleaning to remove dirt or debris.
Warranties
At Dahlsens, we work exclusively with manufacturers who offer excellent warranties and customer service. In the event that you experience a quality issue with a product supplied by Dahlsens, simply contact us with a few details and we’ll take care of everything. We give you the ability to focus on your project stress free, while we negotiate a winning solution with the client on your behalf.