Hmmm.. Villaboard

This is what we are working with. I'm slowly painting the colourbond "domino" and wanting it too look much more fuller with plants but not sure what to do. We need some screening from our neighbours too. Thanks

Thanks bigreader. I did suspect compressed straw or solomit but looking at the photos online, it doesn't really match up with what I'm seeing. I suspect it's cork material but left raw/unsanded. Market Timbers, who have a lot of cork products didn't seem to have anything as rough textured as the ceiling panels I have.

They sent a plumber out to do some initial checks and see if they could do anything to improve the situation temporarily. Unfortunately, there was nothing he could do - blocking up holes would just mean the water would find another path. I’m waiting for a surveyor to come out next week and investigate further. That will help the insurer decide if its rain/storm damage (woohoo, covered) or a result of the hosue not being adequately waterproofed/adequate drainage underneath (not covered and I expect hugely expensive to remedy). Fingers crossed for at least some being attributed to rain!