European Larch

European Larch is typically sourced from mainland Europe, around the Alps, or Black Forest in Southern Germany. A popular species to be used for timber cladding, much like Siberian Larch was previously.

With the trees growing in these colder conditions at altitude, a slow growth rate is ensured. The long winter rest increases the density of the logs and will generally create a superior product.

The heartwood is a pale reddish-brown to brick-red in colour, sharply defined from the narrow, lighter-coloured sapwood. It is a very resinous wood, with clearly marked annual rings, a straight grain, and a fine, uniform texture. It is rather heavy, weighing 600 kg/m3 when dried, suited for timber cladding in schools, or commercial projects where there could be a high footfall and potential for knocks and scuffs to the material.

A moderately durable timber, perfectly suited to be used in external timber cladding applications. Left uncoated, European Larch weathers down to a silver/ grey (patina) appearance.