Indian Black Palm Cladding

PalmShell from Smith & Fong is derived from Indian black palm, a hard, dense wood with a fibrous grain. The manufacturer says the cladding is sustainable and durable and uses an easy-to-install groove/lap system that reportedly works well for rainscreen applications. Black palm’s weather resistance allows PalmShell to be installed and finished using standard exterior-grade clear finishes. Cladding boards are milled in 96-inch lengths with a 3 1/4-inch width and 3/4-inch thickness. durapalm.com