Canadian Western Red Cedar Timber Cladding
Transform your wall space with the finest in softwood timber cladding with Canadian Western Red Cedar cladding boards. Canadian Cedar is renowned for being fantastically stable in all weathers, making it perfect as an exterior timber cladding. Its resiliance to outdoor conditions makes it brilliantly straight. The appeal with Cedar is that it is reasonably clear of knots and has a lovely naturally varied look with pink, brown and orange hues. When exposed to long spells of UV it will silver down naturally to create a stylish grey look. We have a variety of decorative profiles for interior cladding and various exterior cladding options designed to allow for water run off. These profiles, from tongue & groove timber cladding to shiplap timber cladding, are cleverly designed to not only lock together for durability but are weatherproof . Perfectly enginnered for the aesthetic and installation, these Cedar timber cladding boards are the perfect way to cover large elevations in a natural solid timber effect.
Choose your Cedar cladding profile
TLAC
Staggered T&G Cladding
TLAN
Halflap Shadow Gap Cladding
TLAV
Shiplap T&G Cladding
TLAS
Beaded T&G Cladding
TLAR
TGV Cladding
TLAT
Shadow Gap T&G Cladding
TLAQ
T&G Cladding
TLAM
Halflap Cladding with V
TLAZ
45 Degree Halflap Cladding
PAR
Planed All Round
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Is Cedar wood good for cladding?
Cedar is an ideal timber for cladding because it is very durable, stable and resilient to weathering. It is lightweight but strong and can be easily machined into a wide range of shaped profiles. It is also mainly clear of knots and can look very attractive on architectural elevations.
Is Cedar cladding expensive?
Cedar is a more premium timber for cladding due to performance and desirability, therefore you can expect to pay more than your economical and budget timbers like Larch and Pine.
What are the different types of Cedar cladding?
Cedar is known as ‘Western Red Cedar’ which refers to both Canadian and British but these are both very different in look and performance. There are also a variety of grades which refers to the size and frequency of knots.
How long will Cedar cladding last?
Canadian Cedar can last up to around 30 years or more. British you will find to be more like 15-20 years but this all depends on the environment, installation and conditions it is subjected to.
What is a cheaper alternative to Cedar cladding?
North American Douglas Fir is a slightly cheaper and similar alternative. Larch would be a more cost effective option.
Does Cedar cladding go grey?
All timber will go grey if untreated/coated and Cedar is no exception. We often promote how it silvers down beautifully when exposed to UV.
Can you leave Cedar cladding untreated?
You can leave Cedar untreated due to its external rating and resilience to weathering.
Does Cedar cladding need maintenance?
Maintenance is not essential but any treatment and care will help to prolong the Cedar’s natural appearance and longevity.
Transform your wall space with the finest in softwood timber cladding with Canadian Western Red Cedar cladding boards. Canadian Cedar is renowned for being fantastically stable in all weathers, making it perfect as an exterior timber cladding.
Why choose Canadian Cedar?
The right look for cladding your house can be subjective but the king of cladding softwoods has got to be Canadian Cedar. Top tip is watch out for Western Red Cedar which refers to both the Canadian and also the British which are two very different animals. Canadian is a lot clearer of knots and is so durable that it will last for many years. Its very lightweight, stable and easy to work with making it the joiners choice too. Its reputation means it can command a high price. cedar is also used for Saunas and an interesting fact about cedar is that it can be used in wardrobes as it can repel moths.
Appearance
The appeal with Cedar is that it is reasonably clear of knots and has a lovely naturally varied look with pink, brown and orange hues. When exposed to long spells of UV it will silver down naturally to create a stylish grey look.
Durability
Canadian Western Red Cedar is light weight and soft timber contributes to low strength properties and compared with European redwood (Pinus sylvestris) it is some 20 to 30 per cent inferior in bending strength, and about 1 5 per cent less stiff. It is also much less resistant to splitting and indentation on side grain than redwood. Canadian Western Red Cedar is durable, long lasting, particularly when properly treated.
Canadian Western Red Cedar Timber is used for: cladding, decking, joinery exterior, fences, gates, lattice, planters, trellis, arbors, gazebos and much more. Canadian Western Red Cedar timber is imported 'green' ie not dried, due to the fact that more of it is used externally and it can be seasoned quickly for interior paneling.
What's the difference between Canadian Cedar and British Cedar?
Cedar Cladding Tips
You can clad buildings all year round but there may be a number of reasons that good weather conditions would be advantageous. 1. Dry timber is easier to cut 2. Dry timber is less likely to move and twist whilst installing 3. Access to the cladding area is safer in dry weather 4. Longer window of install time due to daylight hours 5. Noone likes being rained on when they are working outdoors
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Canadian Western Red Cedar cladding
Timbersource sell a variety of profile options great for cladded elevations. Explore the range to see which ones work best for your desired look or function. Timber cladding boards come in a range of different hardwood or softwood cladding options made to order cut to your specific lengths. If you need help calculating how many boards you need you can contact our helpful sales team who will be able to take your elevation sizes or square meterage and work out how many pieces you would need. Contact us now more project guidance and prices.
