ENSEAM^® Cladding for a Modern Facade

Modern home featuring LYSAGHT ENSEAM® cladding for a clean, modern facade beside a pool.

A home’s exterior does a lot of heavy lifting. It shapes street appeal, sets expectations before you step inside, and gives the overall design its character. That’s why many renovations and new builds are leaning toward cladding and exterior detailing with cleaner lines, simpler forms and a more confident modern exterior.

LYSAGHT ENSEAM® cladding is manufactured to support that kind of outcome. As part of the premium LYSAGHT ZENITH® range, it gives homeowners access to an architectural finish that feels considered, contemporary and achievable on a wide range of projects.

A clean, modern exterior that feels considered

Modern exteriors often rely on strong geometry and restrained detailing. Rather than many different shapes and trims competing for attention, the aim is usually a calm, ordered exterior that still has interest and depth.

ENSEAM® supports this with wide, flat pans and crisp ribs that read as clear, continuous lines across the wall. From the street, that translates into a facade that feels composed and intentional.

Because ENSEAM® uses concealed fixings, there are no exposed screws interrupting the surface, which suits everything from box modern designs to more subtle contemporary homes.

The impact of ENSEAM® on your home

ENSEAM® has a particular strength in residential projects:

Strong, modern lines: ENSEAM® can be installed vertically to add height and presence, or horizontally to visually lengthen and ground your home, giving the exterior a clear, contemporary look.
Flexible use: ENSEAM® can be specified as external cladding on walls, carried onto roofing on compatible designs, or used to wrap key volumes so the house exterior reads as one clean, connected form.
Easy to pair with other materials: ENSEAM® sits comfortably alongside timber cladding, brick, stone or render, giving you a crisp base for the exterior palette. Shaped from COLORBOND® steel, it also opens up colour choices that suit both bold, architectural looks and lighter coastal schemes.

Performance designed for Australian homes

A beautiful facade still needs to work hard in Australian conditions. ENSEAM® is manufactured by Lysaght from COLORBOND® steel, tested for local climates.

Steel cladding is lightweight compared to many traditional cladding materials and roof tiles - yet engineered for strength. It helps protect your home from rain, wind and intense sun, and supports long-term performance when installed and maintained in line with guidelines.

COLORBOND® steel also includes THERMATECH® solar reflectance technology, designed to reflect more of the sun’s heat on hot days. Used as part of a considered design, this can support broader strategies to manage energy bills and comfort throughout the year.

For many homeowners, steel cladding also means less time worrying about issues such as rot, warping or termite damage often associated with some other cladding materials.

ENSEAM® and the ZENITH® range

The ZENITH® range brings together six architectural cladding profiles, each designed to offer clean lines and strong geometry for residential and commercial projects.

LYSAGHT IMPERIAL™: Sleek standing seam–style look for flat or low-profile roof and wall forms.
LYSAGHT SNAPSEAM™: Strong, defined ribs for bolder exteriors.
LYSAGHT LONGLINE 305®: Taller ribs ideal for feature walls and striking roof planes.
LYSAGHT DOMINION®: Narrow ribs and fine detailing for more structured surfaces.
LYSAGHT BAROQUE™: Repeating folds that add decorative texture and depth.

ENSEAM® sits comfortably within this range as a profile that feels premium but approachable for residential projects.

Outdoor living area framed by LYSAGHT ENSEAM® cladding, showcasing clean modern cladding lines.

Vertical LYSAGHT ENSEAM® cladding shaping a modern exterior entryway with strong, linear facade design.

Blending ENSEAM® into your house exterior

With timber: Vertical ENSEAM® against horizontal boards creates a subtle contrast in texture and direction.
With masonry: ENSEAM® on upper levels and masonry below can help break up bulk and give the home a lighter top.
With modern roofing: Where the design allows, ENSEAM® can be used alongside other LYSAGHT® roofing profiles to create a consistent look between the roof and walls, particularly on modern homes where the roofline is highly visible.

If you already have a direction for your home’s exterior, ENSEAM® helps pull it together with a consistent, modern finish.

Planning your exterior with ENSEAM®

If you’re weighing up cladding material options, it helps to make a few decisions early, before details like flashings and junctions are locked in:

What do you want to stand out most from the street: entry, upper level, or a feature wall?
Will vertical or horizontal lines suit the shape of your home best?
How will ENSEAM® meet windows, doors, gutters and adjoining roofing materials for a clean finish?

Your builder or designer can work through the technical details of design and installation, including compliance, appropriate fixing methods and how ENSEAM® fits into the overall cladding material mix.

What this means for your home

Choosing the right cladding affects how the whole house exterior feels day to day, from street appeal to the way light and shadow move across the facade. LYSAGHT ENSEAM® offers a crisp, architectural finish that suits contemporary homes and upgrades, without making the design feel out of reach.

With concealed fixings and a clean profile, ENSEAM® supports a modern facade that looks resolved from every angle. When it’s combined with well-matched modern roofing, complementary materials and considered colour selection in COLORBOND® steel, the result is an exterior that feels calm, premium and practical.