Timber cladding, also referred to as weatherboards or weatherboarding, can add extra dimension to a building. Different timbers can be utilised for cladding products which can be either treated or untreated.
Popular types of timber cladding
American Western Red Cedar from Canada / North America is very popular because of its natural durability, colour and smell. Western Red Cedar is lightweight, durable and long-lasting, particularly when properly treated.
Siberian Larch timber is also popular because it is cost-effective, slightly durable and saws, machines and finishes well. Siberian Larch has good overall strength, has low shock resistance and is stable.
European Redwood Pine Timber Cladding is great to transform your internal wall space with this cost effective and durable softwood. It is renowned for being sustainable as it is grown, harvested and replenished in vast forests in Sweden and Finland.
Problems to look out for
Ø Inconsistent weathering – when the timber is exposed outdoors without a protective coating (treatment) the surface experiences rapid changes to both its appearance and texture. For example, uneven patches on your timber and changing colour.
Ø Mould – caused by contact with moisture, insects and fungus.
Ø Changes in size and shape – timber moves as its moisture content changes unevenly. When one part of a timber board dries faster than another, for example, the drier part shrinks faster and causes stress that changes the shape of the timber.
Maintenance solutions
1. Get the timing right – to avoid warping and curling, clad your building between October and April to stop one surface from drying faster than the rest.
2. Find an expert installer.
3. Use a pressure washer to get rid of the mould.
4. Treat your cladding – treated timber can last longer and can retain the colour of the timber and protect it against water and UV rays.
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Some of the options for European Oak Timber Cladding are:
- TLAC - Staggered Tongue & Groove Cladding
- TLAV - Shiplap Tongue & Groove Cladding
- TLAT - Shadow Gap Tongue & Groove Cladding
- TLAS - Beaded Tongue & Groove Cladding
- TLAN - Half Lap Shadow Gap Cladding
- TLAR - Tongue & Groove with a V Cladding
- TLAQ - Tongue & Groove Cladding
