Kebony Cladding

Sustainable Modified Wood Cladding Kebony Cladding Long-lasting real wood cladding designed to combine natural beauty, architectural versatility, durability, and sustainable material performance. Kebony cladding provides architects, builders, and homeowners with a premium modified-wood exterior suitable for rainscreen systems, traditional shiplap applications, custom profiles, slats, and distinctive residential or commercial façades. Cladding Highlights Material Real Wood Modified for enhanced performance Grades Clear / Character Two distinct visual styles Systems Multiple Click-in, shiplap, slats and custom Orientation Flexible Horizontal, vertical or diagonal Available Cladding Options Click-in Cladding™ System An innovative rainscreen system that uses compatible grooved Kebony boards and Grad™ aluminum rails for a clean, concealed-fastener appearance. Kebony Clear Cladding & Slats Customizable clear-grade cladding with a refined, sophisticated appearance, subtle grain, and a knot-free visual profile. Kebony Character Cladding Rich, authentic modified wood featuring pronounced grain and natural knots for a warmer and more rustic architectural finish. Shiplap Cladding Traditional overlapping wood cladding suitable for horizontal or vertical installation with properly prepared walls and approved fastening methods. Commonly Milled Profiles A range of established cladding profiles for conventional façades, rainscreen assemblies, trim details, and architectural applications. Custom Profiles Custom milling options provide flexibility for project-specific dimensions, spacing, profiles, and architectural design requirements. Kebony Grades Kebony Clear A neat and sophisticated wood with subtle grain and no knots, ideal for clean, contemporary, and highly refined façades. Kebony Character A natural-looking grade with strong grain and visible knots, creating a rich, authentic, and expressive exterior appearance. Key Benefits Long-lasting wood performance Kebony modification technology enhances the wood for demanding exterior cladding and architectural applications. Sustainable material choice Provides a responsible real-wood alternative for projects focused on durability, longevity, and sustainable building design. Natural weathering Uncoated Kebony can naturally develop a silver-gray patina over time while retaining the distinctive texture of real wood. Architectural versatility Suitable for contemporary residences, commercial buildings, institutional projects, hospitality spaces, and custom façades. Flexible installation direction Compatible systems can support horizontal, vertical, and diagonal cladding layouts depending on project design and assembly requirements. Rainscreen compatibility Can be incorporated into ventilated rainscreen assemblies using appropriate weather barriers, flashing, rails, blocking, or furring systems. Click-in Cladding™ System Concealed attachment Compatible grooved boards click securely into Grad™ Mini Rail clips for a clean exterior with minimal visible fastening. Multiple installation layouts Rails and cladding can be configured for horizontal, vertical, or diagonal façade installations. Compatible board widths Available configurations include compatible 1 × 6 and 1 × 8 Kebony Clear cladding boards with narrow or wide reveal options. Available board lengths Compatible cladding boards are listed in 10', 12', 14', and 16' lengths for project flexibility. System Specifications Compatible Board Profiles 1 × 6 and 1 × 8 Kebony Clear grooved cladding boards Available Board Lengths 10', 12', 14', and 16' Installation Directions Horizontal, vertical, or diagonal Rail Type Grad™ Mini Rail with integrated attachment clips 1 × 6 Rail Coverage Approximately 190 sq. ft. per box at 16" O.C. or 285 sq. ft. at 24" O.C. 1 × 8 Rail Coverage Approximately 180 sq. ft. per box at 16" O.C. or 275 sq. ft. at 24" O.C. Fastener Materials Appropriate stainless steel fasteners selected for the wall assembly and site conditions Shiplap Installation Notes Horizontal or vertical installation Kebony Shiplap siding can be installed horizontally or vertically over an appropriate drainage wrap or rainscreen assembly. Stainless steel screws Shiplap applications require properly selected stainless steel screws with pre-drilled holes. Nails are not recommended for the shiplap system. Ground clearance Maintain approximately 12 inches of clearance above grade unless project specifications or local requirements call for more. Expansion spacing Installation guidance calls for an approximately 1/8-inch gap between overlapping shiplap boards to accommodate wood movement. Downloads Kebony Clear Shiplap Installation Guide PDF — storage, preparation, fastening, clearances, horizontal installation, vertical installation, and recommended tools. Kebony Click-in Cladding™ Installation Guide PDF — rail configurations, compatible boards, spacing, fastening, coverage, accessories, and full system installation procedures. Kebony Use & Maintenance Guide PDF — recommended care, maintenance, cleaning, weathering, and long-term product guidance. Video Store Kebony covered and protected from direct exposure before installation. Confirm the selected grade, profile, rail, reveal, orientation, and fastening method during project planning. All cladding installations must include properly detailed weather barriers, drainage, ventilation, flashing, openings, transitions, and code-compliant fastening. Project assemblies should be reviewed by the architect, engineer, installer, or local building official.