Red Cedar Cladding
boasting exceptional resistance to the exterior elements - the obvious choice for most
Western Red Cedar
Naturally Durable
Western Red Cedar is one of the world’s most naturally durable cladding species
Long Service Life
provides for an expected 60 year plus lifespan
Sustainable Cladding
Our Western Red Cedar is responsibly sourced from suppliers all across Canada.
Excellent Stability
Cedar offers a high level of dimensional stability due to its low density and shrinkage factors
Environmentally Friendly
It requires significantly less energy to produce than man-made alternatives and is biodegradable
Fully Recyclable
Unlike other cladding materials timber cladding is fully recyclable at the end of it’s long life.
Profiles
Classic
Face fixed for horizontal or vertical applications
Shadow
A face fixed profile for vertical applications only
Element
Secret fixed for horizontal or vertical applications
Rombus
Open joint face fixed for horizontal applications
Private Residence Tipperary Ireland
Western Red Cedar Cladding
Western Red Cedar Cladding has proven for centuries, that it is a building material offering beauty, versatility and durability. Western Red Cedar cladding is valued for its distinctive appearance with a warm reddish brown colour, a tight straight grain and few knots. It blends effortlessly with other façade materials to give a low maintenance, contemporary appearance to many current building projects.
Durability
When used as an external cladding Western Red Cedar is one of the world’s most naturally durable cladding species, rated Class 2 according to BS EN 350-2. Furthermore BS 8417 provides for an expected 60 year plus lifespan if the sapwood is excluded. The timber requires no treatment due to its natural resistance to moisture decay and insect damage. Improved durability can only be achieved with modified timber products such as Accoya or THERMA Wood. It is also important to note that how a cladding is detailed and fixed will have an effect on its lifespan.
Density
Western Red Cedar is one the lightest softwoods available having a density of approx 370kg/m3. As a result of this low density the timber is easy managed and easy to work with.
Sustainability
Corell Timber’s architectural grade Western Red Cedar is sourced from well-managed forests. Western Red Cedar is legally, responsibly and sustainably harvested in the publicly managed forests of British Columbia and Canada. Less than 1% of standing timber is harvested each year. For each tree harvested three are planted to ensure perpetual existence. Western Red Cedar has the least impact on the environment throughout its lifecycle. It requires significantly less energy to produce than man-made alternatives and is biodegradable.
Coating Suitability
The timber does not require any further treatment and can be left to weather to a natural silver grey. However, if pre finishing is required or the natural colour of the timber is to be maintained this can be achieved on site by using one of our UV protection oils. For larger scale projects it may be more beneficial to have the coating factory applied saving onsite cost and increasing installation speed. Western Red Cedar Cladding is also suitable for fire retardant coatings.
Stability
Western Red Cedar offers a high level of dimensional stability due to its low density and shrinkage factors.
Workability
It is easy to work with on both hand and machine tools, though it dents and scratches easily due to its softness. It can sand unevenly due to the difference in density between the earlywood and latewood zones. It glues and finishes well.
Fixings
The manner in which any timber cladding is fixed is fundamental to its performance in both appearance and durability. Like a lot of timbers suitable for external claddings we recommend stainless steel fixings—screws or nails may be used.
N.B. Iron-based fasteners can stain and discolour the wood, especially in the presence of moisture.
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