Google Porters Palm Beach Black. Avail in Oz, works on most wood and is an amazing fab colour. I hope to use it on a project someday.

are you planning on filling in above the left han d side of the fridge as well. The other cladding worked well because the beams were running in a different direction. Above the fridge and to the left you will have to cut in around the white beams which should still look great. Other option is just plain white with white beams a bit like the photo cheers

I don’t have any practical advice but love the look. If you google images for Porters Paints Palm Beach Black you’ll see some great exterior inspiration.

Hi Blake, Timber can be a very good choice in exposed seaside areas. You are right it will still require maintenance. I will leave the question of type of timber to the experts, I would also have to do my research to understand this one. Find a good timber supplier or a few and shot these questions to them, you will soon find out who knows their stuff and who is just selling. One pointer that I would give for a sealer is lanotec. It which is lanolin base timber sealer which still allows the timber to grey off and still seal the timber. There maybe other brand of this type of sealer out there these day, I used this many years ago now on a project close to Sydney harbour. An absolute must is the use of Stainless Steel fixings and any accessory. Hope this help in some way.