Screens & Battens

Yes. We purchase timber from suppliers who have established a clear, verifiable track record in respect of environmental standards and conformance, including legality, sustainability and cultural awareness. This includes JSC being committed to implementing and maintaining the Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC) Chain of Custody requirements for certified timber products as well as recoginsing the importance of promoting the use of responsibly managed timber resources through the Programme Endorsement of Forestry Certification (PEFC).  You can find more information here.

If coating is to be applied, JSC will always offer this as a Dressed & sanded supply. This is because dressed face timbers close the pores of the timber, meaning coatings sit on the surface rather than absorbing into the fibre, causing delays and potential coating consistency issues. Drying times can also be further reduced by specifying JSC Scumble & Coda coating products. Speak to a JSC representative about the best surface finish and coating options for your specific project.

• TMT Taiga has rich warm brown tones and “butterfly knots” showing up at regular intervals that give cladding and interiors a completely unique personality.
• TMT Taxon has a soft, even-grained appearance with minimal knots and a variation of deeper chocolate tones.
• TMT Tuscan is a clearer grade option with a mostly uniform tone, with some tonal variation between boards. It is lighter than TMT Taxon but darker than TMT Amba
• While TMT Amba is the lighter, clearer grade option with a similar light uniform golden brown tone to TMT Taiga but without the knots.

• Enhanced durability and exceptional dimensional stability

• Able to accept darker coatings with a significant reduction in dimensional movement

• Low susceptibility to fungal decay

• Consistent, aesthetically pleasing colour

• Easily workable and easy to maintain

Thermal modification is an environmentally friendly process resulting in an exceptionally stable, highly durable, and aesthetically pleasing timber – all desirable properties for bespoke cladding profiles.

Thermal modification is a conceptually simple process - suitable timbers are subjected to high temperatures using heat and steam in a controlled environment without the use of any chemicals. Once the process is complete, the equilibrium moisture percentage of the modified product is around 4-7%.

The thermal modification process permanently alters the cell structure which enhances the physical properties of the timber. The result of this is that the timber has a greatly reduced capacity to absorb moisture. With the reduction of moisture absorption, the timber is much less susceptible to cupping, expansion, contraction, or distortion caused by seasonal changes in the environment. Due to the thermally modified process that the timbers undergo, all the sugars and tannins in the wood are baked, removing the food source from fungi and insects as well as hardening and darkening the wood. You will see all TMT options come in rich brown tones and are suitable for a variety of interior and exterior applications such as exterior claddings, interior linings, battens, and more depending on the species you choose

Yes, JSC are happy to provide samples of the species, profile, and even wood oil colours to ensure you get the desired outcome for your build. Send us an email with your request or pop into one of our branches to discuss your requirements!

We're keen to help you get your hands on a sample of our products. There are 2 ways you can do this:

• Request A Sample - just let us know what products you are interested in and we can ship a sample to you.
• Or, we have a viewing range at our 4 main locations: Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington & Christchurch. Book a time to ensure the right member of our team is available to assist.

JSC products are supplied to trade merchants nationwide, contact our friendly team about your project or product requirements and we would be happy to assist with getting you what you need!