Palette wood cladding on block wall - concerned about weight

[jeds]

If the external wall is decent and flat I would advise direct fix with no battens. If appearance (of the fixings) is an issue, consider stainless cladding screws. These are authentic and most think add to the look.

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If you must batten, add a vapour barrier to the battens before fixing the pallet wood. (the external wall - internal wall is fine)

 

[Temmy]

The weight is less than adding another sheet of plasterboard , I planed , sanded and stained mine and finishing with danish oil .Just pinned to studs.

That's beautiful @foxhole! Exactly the sort of colour we want. Can you link me to the stain and finish you used, please?

 

[foxhole]

That's beautiful @foxhole! Exactly the sort of colour we want. Can you link me to the stain and finish you used, please?

Just used a variety of Colron wood dye, (not water based)then mixed a few to give range of colours.Then coat of danish oil .