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British Douglas Fir Cladding – TLAV Shiplap Tongue & Groove
Secure immensely strong, highly structural architectural timber directly from our advanced Somerset milling facility. British Douglas Fir is celebrated globally for its phenomenal impact resistance and beautiful, striking reddish-pink heartwood. When strictly machined into the highly decorative TLAV shiplap profile, it delivers a stunning scalloped shadow line alongside deeply interlocking structural security. By specifying this 100% sustainable, homegrown timber, you actively slash the carbon footprint of your commercial development while securing a facade built to withstand severe environmental exposure.
Mechanical Profile Advantages
The highly versatile TLAV shiplap profile is explicitly designed to solve complex commercial installation challenges requiring extreme structural rigidity alongside classic aesthetics. The beautifully scalloped curve ensures rapid exterior moisture run-off, while the underlying tongue locks deeply into the corresponding groove to massively reduce independent board movement.
Because our master machinists utilise strictly heavy duty carbide tooling, the incredibly dense Douglas Fir is cut absolutely perfectly without grain tear-out. This precise dimensional accuracy actively ensures a completely seamless installation across expansive commercial elevations, flawlessly marrying rugged timber strength with refined architectural detailing.
Undertaking a good sized or commercial project?
The prices displayed below are strictly for small retail quantities. Do not pay retail rates for large developments. Contact our expert team immediately to secure highly competitive commercial pricing and volume discounts.
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Trusted by Lead Architectural Specifiers
"We frequently specify British Douglas Fir in the classic TLAV shiplap profile for exposed heritage and public projects. The deep scalloped curve handles extreme weather beautifully, while the immense structural strength of the Douglas Fir ensures long-term impact resistance. Sourcing homegrown timber makes this a highly sustainable choice."
Frequently Asked Questions & Expert Advice
Why specify the TLAV profile in Douglas Fir?
Choosing British Douglas Fir immediately provides a highly durable, structural grade timber. When machined specifically into the highly decorative TLAV shiplap profile, you actively combine this immense raw strength with rigorous interlocking security and a beautiful scalloped water-shedding line.
Why choose British Douglas Fir over Cedar?
British Douglas Fir is significantly stronger and denser than Cedar, making it the superior choice for high-impact environments such as schools or commercial public spaces. Furthermore, sourcing homegrown timber drastically reduces the carbon footprint of your project.
Expert Application Advice: If your development prioritises strict environmental sustainability, robust physical strength, and a naturally stunning reddish-pink heartwood, British Douglas Fir is unequivocally the premier specification.
Do you offer commercial pricing for large projects?
Absolutely. The standard prices listed online are strictly for small retail quantities. If you are undertaking a good sized or commercial project, you must contact our expert sales team to secure highly competitive volume discounts on our homegrown timber stock.
1.2m - £11.32 Each
1.8m - £16.98 Each
2.44m - £23.02 Each
3.05m - £28.78 Each
3.66m - £37.19 Each
