Dark Teak WPC Outdoor Wall Panel

Dark Teak is the deepest timber tone in EMU Design's outdoor WPC range: a fluted, teak-look wall panel for Sydney homeowners, builders and landscapers who want an exterior wall, fence or entry feature with real visual weight. Three lengths (1.8 m, 2.4 m and 2.9 m) start from $18, and you can see the finish in person at our Rouse Hill showroom before you commit.

This page covers the decisions that matter before you order a Dark Teak WPC outdoor wall panel: which length to choose, how Dark Teak compares with the other timber tones, how to check the colour, and what EMU Design's returns policy means for your order.

Why Dark Teak suits an exterior wall

Most outdoor walls are judged at a glance, from the street, the driveway or the far side of the pool. Dark Teak is made for that first look. The profile is a run of raised vertical slats separated by dark recessed lines, and in a deep teak tone those lines read strongly, so the wall gains depth and shadow without anyone fixing individual battens.

It also does a useful design job. Set against pale render, white-painted brick or light stone, Dark Teak gives the wall a clear focal point. Beside dark window frames or black metalwork, it keeps a timber character instead of going flat.

• Deep teak, timber-look finish on a fluted slat profile
• Outdoor WPC (wood-plastic composite) wall panel
• 219 mm wide and 26 mm thick
• Three lengths: 1.8 m, 2.4 m and 2.9 m
• From $18 AUD per panel
• Supplied by a Sydney-based business with a showroom at Rouse Hill

Dark Teak WPC exterior wall cladding: where it works best

Courtyard and alfresco feature walls

A single Dark Teak wall behind outdoor seating or planting gives a small space a backdrop that makes greenery and lighter furniture stand out. It is also a sensible first WPC project, because the wall is usually low, easy to reach and easy to measure.

Fences and boundary screens

Dark Teak can be used as a finish over a fence frame that has been built properly. The panels do not replace posts, rails or other structural parts, so confirm wind exposure, fixing points and any boundary requirements before you order.

Entrances, patio surrounds and façade sections

A Dark Teak feature section around an entry, or along the edge of a patio, adds weight where the eye lands first. For taller façade areas, balconies, or anything where structural, waterproofing, fire or planning rules may apply, ask a qualified builder or installer to check the design before you buy.

Browsing the full range? See all outdoor WPC panels from EMU Design.

Dark Teak lengths and prices

Dark Teak comes in three lengths on the same 219 mm wide, 26 mm thick profile. Choose your length in the selector above, or use this quick guide.

Dark Teak or another timber tone?

If you are choosing between shades, here is where Dark Teak sits in the outdoor range:

• Dark Teak: the deeper timber tone, for strong contrast and a more dramatic wall.
• Golden Teak: a warmer teak tone for a lighter-feeling feature wall.
• Maple: a lighter timber look for softer, more open schemes.
• Charcoal: a dark, high-contrast finish if you want modern contrast rather than a teak tone.
• Olive Grey: a muted colour for concrete, stone and landscaped schemes.

Still undecided between Dark Teak and Golden Teak? Ask us which colours are on display at the showroom and compare them in the light your wall will actually get.

Check the colour before you cut

Deep tones change the most with the light. Morning sun, afternoon shade and the materials around the wall all affect how Dark Teak reads, and slight variations in colour, grain, pattern or finish can occur between batches, samples, photographs and the finished product.

• Visit the showroom at Unit S25, The Vaul, 5 Money Close, Rouse Hill NSW 2155. Contact us first so we can confirm Dark Teak is available to view.
• Can't visit? Ask for photos or videos of the colours currently available.
• Order the full quantity together where you can, then inspect every box before you start cutting.

Planning the installation

Treat Dark Teak as a complete cladding system rather than a panel you fix wherever a screw will go. The wall behind it still needs the right preparation, and the system needs battens, a drainage and ventilation path, room for movement, and the right clips and trims. The panels are not a substitute for a properly prepared wall, membrane or flashing.

Because a deep tone shows every exposed end and corner, decide on end trims and corner details before you order. Ask us which clips and trims suit Dark Teak, and tell us what you are installing so we can advise on any accessories you may need.

Small, low feature walls can suit an experienced DIY installer. High façades, corners, walls with services and wind-exposed areas are better assessed by a qualified installer. We work with experienced installers we can recommend: send photos and measurements of the area and we can help coordinate the job.

For background reading, see what WPC is and how it is used outdoors and the benefits of outdoor WPC panels.

Before you buy: returns and exchanges

Dark Teak is a cut-to-fit product, so it pays to know how EMU Design's returns policy works before you order:

• Eligible change-of-mind returns or exchanges are accepted within 15 calendar days of purchase or delivery, with proof of purchase.
• Panels must be unused, uninstalled and in their original condition: not cut, drilled, modified, marked or damaged.
• All original plastic wrapping, protective film, packaging and labels must stay intact.
• Panels that have been cut to size, drilled, installed or partly installed can't be returned for change of mind.
• For an approved change-of-mind return or exchange, you pay the transport or collection costs. Original delivery charges are generally not refundable.
• EMU Design may refuse a change-of-mind return if these conditions aren't met.
• Before installing, check the product type, colour and finish, dimensions, quantity and condition. If anything looks wrong, contact EMU Design before you proceed.
• If a panel is faulty, damaged or incorrect, contact us as soon as reasonably possible with your proof of purchase, photos or videos, and details of the issue. We will assess it and offer an appropriate remedy under the Australian Consumer Law, and nothing in the policy limits your rights under that law.

Read the full Returns & Exchanges Policy before you order.

Delivery to Sydney addresses

Sydney-wide delivery is available. Delivery cost depends on your location, order size and product length. Contact us with your suburb and order details for a delivery quote.

Panels up to 2.9 m long need clear access, unloading space and a dry, safe place to be stored until installation, so plan that before the delivery date.

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Order the Dark Teak WPC outdoor wall panel in Sydney

Pick your length above, or contact EMU Design with your measurements, photos and suburb for quantity advice and a delivery quote. You can also call +61 452 166 781 or email info@emudesignbuild.com.au.