Frake noir is a distinctive timber cladding option that brings depth, consistency and a modern architectural feel to exterior projects. Its rich dark brown tones and smooth, knot-free appearance make it particularly well suited to contemporary residential and commercial designs where a clean, high-end finish is required.

As a thermally modified hardwood, Frake noir offers excellent stability and durability without the need for chemical treatments. The heat modification process reduces moisture content and alters the structure of the timber, improving resistance to movement, warping and environmental change. This makes it a reliable choice for external cladding applications where long-term performance is essential.

Frake noir is commonly used for façades, feature elevations, and modern architectural detailing. Shadow gap profiles are often selected to create bold vertical lines and strong visual rhythm, while tongue and groove profiles offer a more traditional interlocking finish with a contemporary edge.

It is also a popular specification choice for designers and contractors looking for a consistent, refined timber that performs well in both residential and commercial settings.

Within our wider range, Frake noir sits alongside our full cladding by timber collection, as well as our main cladding & landscaping category.

For alternative timber options, you may also wish to explore Western red cedar cladding and larch cladding, which offer different tones, grain structures and natural weathering characteristics.