Timber Cladding

A contemporary, yet classic solution to exterior building finishes

Wood is a material that is both aesthetically pleasing and endlessly practical and is also the world’s only natural renewable construction resource

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Why use timber cladding?

Timber cladding is a contemporary, yet classic solution to exterior building finishes. Few man-made materials can match the quality of beautiful and natural wood. Timber is a material that is both aesthetically pleasing and endlessly practical and is also the world’s only natural renewable construction resource. Timber cladding is a popular option where attractive appearance is important along with durability and resistence to weather.

Our timber claddings are manufactured primarily from Abodo wood, Western Red Cedar, and Kuusi (Thermo Spruce) We also manufacture a full range of Yakisugi (Charred timber claddings).

Timber cladding offers designers a unique combination of practical, aesthetic and environmental advantages:

Our timbers

Abodo

Designed to age with grace, Abodo wood has exceptional weatherability and maintains it's durability and beauty for a lifetime.

Kuusi

Dimensionally stable and weatherproof, no chemicals are used in the treatment, only high temperature and water vapor.

Red Cedar

Valued for its distinctive appearance with a warm reddish brown colour, a tight straight grain and few knots.

Practical Advantages

Timber cladding a lightweight material offering protective and decorative design functions.
Dry installation means external envelope is quicker to install.
The elimination of heavy masonry outer walls reduces size and cost of foundations.
There is a wide choice of textutes and colours to choose from.
Wood has outstanding thermal and sound insulation properties.
Timber cladding is suitable for both new build and renovation projects and is easily repaired.

Aesthetic Advantages

Timber is a natural material, warm and comforting
It is attractive in grain and colour
Wide availability of styles, textures and finish options encourages design innovation.
Easily rejuvenated or redecorated

Environmental advantages

Timber is a renewable resource
Source certification schemes ensure its sustainability
Low carbon footprint – requires less energy to produce than any other construction material
Growing trees remove CO2 from the atmosphere. Using wood stimulates the expansion of managed forests to absorb more of this global warming gas.
Major potential for re-use or recycling at end of life
As climate change and CO2 reduction assumes growing importance in building design, timber cladding provides the ideal cost effective solution. Specifying timber has major environmental benefits over other materials

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