How should I specify homegrown timber cladding?
When it comes to specifying homegrown timber cladding there a two main species to choose from – homegrown Cedar and homegrown Larch. Both have a number of attributes to make the ideal timber cladding for your project.
An Overview of British Cedar and Larch
British Cedar timber cladding is a cost-effective species with a low carbon footprint. Vincent Timber supply a fully FSC Certified and kiln dried product. Upon delivery, the species will have variance in colour which can range from salmon pink, through shades of amber, through to a range of browns. British Cedar will contain knots on each board, adding to the character and rustic appearance. Not to be confused with Canadian Western Red Cedar with its lower knot content.
Equally, British Larch timber cladding also has a low carbon footprint, offering the ideal option for a sustainable timber cladding on your build. Homegrown Larch offers a more rustic appearance than Siberian or European Larch with a medium/ high frequency of knots within the grade.
When freshly installed, British Larch will range in colour from pink to brown through to white in areas. There may be the odd dead knot in the product, along with some resin pockets, which is perfectly normal in UK grown Larch.
British Larch and British Cedar are both available through Vincent Timber as part of our Heritage Collection®. Get in touch today.
Benefits of Specifying a Homegrown Timber Cladding
- Reduced Carbon Footprint –Homegrown timber does not have to be transported from overseas making the carbon footprint of homegrown timber far lower than imported Canadian Western Red Cedar, Siberian Larch, or European Larch.
- FSC and/or PEFC Certification –Our homegrown Cedar and Larch are certified timber cladding options, ensuring that the timber is grown and harvested in sustainable ways. This means demand can be met without compromising the environment. For more information on our environmental criteria click below.
How Durable is British Cedar and British Larch Timber Cladding?
They are both moderately durable timbers, perfectly suited to be used in external timber cladding applications. Left uncoated homegrown Cedar or Larch will both weather down to a silver/ grey (patina) appearance.
What profiles can I specify for Home Grown Timber Cladding?
British Larch and British Cedar are both medium movement species of timber. Vincent Timber would therefore advise that a halflap profile is selected rather than tongue and groove options.
Halflap profiles are more forgiving to minor movement and will help with both the performance and appearance of your homegrown Cedar or Larch timber cladding façade.
