Sweet Chestnut
A light golden appearance similar to Oak with pronounced grain and occasional dark mineral streaks. Sweet Chestnut is a long lasting hardwood which will naturally weather to silver grey.
Key properties
Sweet Chestnut timber cladding is supplied as a finger jointed product to offer an almost knot and defect free product. Finger jointed material also benefits from a reduction of tension which can be present in all timber boards, especially noticeable in longer natural lengths. This makes the end 6.0m length very stable and not prone to excessive moisture movement.
Similar in appearance to Oak, with a defined straight grain, natural durability and good stability, Sweet Chestnut is the ideal choice when looking for a hardwood timber cladding. When freshly machined and installed Sweet Chestnut timber cladding will be have a light golden appearance. If left uncoated the product will naturally weather back to a natural silver.
When working with Sweet Chestnut, tannin staining is worth considering. Sweet Chestnut, much like Oak can have tannin bleed. This is where water soluble extractives move to the surface of the timber causing discolouration, either localised to sections of individual boards or in areas of high extractive content such as around knots. This is where suitable detailing to direct water and extractives away from the façade and adjoining materials is key.
Origin
EuropeDurability
In Use Class 3 application (BS EN 335:2013 - Durability of wood and wood-based.)Moisture Content
Approx. 14-18%Density
Approx. 550kg/m3Dimensions
Ex 25 x 150mm for typical Timber Cladding profiles. Other sizes available.Lengths
Up to 6.0m (Finger Jointed to defect cut)Movement
Low/ Medium Moisture MovementSustainability
FSC® Certified.Treatment Options
✔ Fire Treatment ✔Coated
Profiles, finishes & treatments
Profiles
Our in house tool room allows freedom when selecting a profile. Some of our most popular in the species are below:
Finishes
As standard we offer the majority of profiles as planed, although textured, and sawn finishes may be available. Contact us for the more bespoke product enquiries!
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Popular profileProfile VT3309
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Popular profileProfile VT4422C
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Popular profileProfile VT3304
Fixings
The use of corrosion-proof steel fastenings that conform to EN 10088-1 is recommended such as A2, A4 quality stainless steel.
We provide full fixing and installation information including batten specification, as an overview the following guidance should be met:
Nail or screw dimensions should be relative to the thickness of the board you are installing and be able to adequately secure the cladding. Pre-drilling is recommended for Hardwood cladding:
Frequently Asked Questions
What are your lead times?
Our current leads times:
Ex. stock, 5 days
Machined to order, 7-10 working days
Additional processes such as fire treatment, coatings, cross cutting, drilling, and notching will increase lead times
Do you offer set lengths?
Yes, we can offer set length requirements to help reduce your wastage on site
Is there a minimum order requirement?
We can produce from 1LM, to 10,000LM, however on smaller volumes there may be additional machine set up charges applied, if you have a small enquiry, please get in touch as we may be able to offer a stock product option for you.
I want a specific profile, but cannot see it on the website?
We have a full tool room on site where we can make the tooling required for your bespoke Timber Cladding Profile
How do I install the timber I bought from you?
We supply installation guides which will give you step by step instructions on the best way to install the cladding
