Curve Appeal

Curve Appeal

It’s not a surprise human loves curves. In a 2013 neuroarchitectural study, it was found that participants were more likely to judge curvilinear spaces more favourable than rectilinear.

Curved or circular patterns provide relief and softness to straight and angular lines and balance the harshness of too many straight lines. Curved lines give a human quality to interiors; they can be easy on the eyes and pleasing to view.

However, not all architects and builders are keen to incorporate curved walls because there is a perception that it can be a costly and complicated exercise to achieve. Not with Weathertex products, especially with their super flexible planks! Weathertex Selflok primed and natural range weatherboards are warranted up to 25 years with a radius curve of 2500mm when installed horizontally. If you favour the vertical linear, use the wide range of Weathergroove primed and natural architectural panels where they are warranted with a radius curve of 7500mm.

For more curved vertical grooved designs, Weathergroove panels can be cut down and segmented around a curve of min 1200mm radius. Although outside Weathertex warranty specifications, it can still meet building code requirements with the help of an expert builder.

The Curved Appeal design trend is a cladding forecast that Weathertex expects to make big curves in 2022!