UK's Leading Timber Supplier

Sustainable Timber Experts (UK) - Founded in 2017, Timber Focus has rapidly grown to become one of the UK’s leading importers of speciality timber products, sourced from the world’s most reputable sawmills. We offer the most comprehensive range of timber products in the UK including cladding, trim, decking, fencing, shingles, shakes, screens, fasteners, wood care and pre-finishing service.

Timber Focus are the leading supplier of speciality timber decking products in the UK. With a range of hardwood timber decking products suitable for all requirements. Products include our stunning clear grade Western Red Cedar, Siberian Larch and a variety of high quality hardwoods.

With a number of profiles available at lengths to suit your needs in stock, Timber Focus can provide you with the best quality hardwood decking solutions in the UK.

Timber Focus stock a wide range of timber cladding from the world's leading timber processing companies including Western Red Cedar, Siberian Larch, ThermoWood and Accoya. Our exterior wood cladding range, most of which is either FSC or PEFC certified, has been carefully selected to ensure that it meets the highest standards of quality at the most competitive prices. Consider our enhanced services such as fire treatment and factory coating.

For an environmentally friendly building material, timber cladding is a clear leader. Using external timber cladding for traditional and contemporary building projects is becoming increasingly popular amongst architects and designers for both major commercial buildings and smaller domestic properties.

External timber cladding can enhance the look of a variety of buildings and is available in a range of finishes and profiles to suit every construction type. It is used extensively to clad brick and mortar, timber frame buildings, and increasingly in prefabricated modular buildings. It acts as a weatherboard or ‘rainscreen’ to the wall behind and has the additional benefit of protecting and concealing external insulation on walls. External insulation and wood cladding can deliver the full thermal performance of new buildings or improve the thermal performance of existing buildings. Choosing the right timber for each job is key, considering the expected surface life alongside the required maintenance schedules of the wood. We have a large selection of external timber claddings from SertiWOOD® Painted claddings, DragonWOOD®, Thermowood, Siberian larch, Western Red Cedar, Fire Retardant Cladding, PreAged Old look, Preweathered Silvery Grey Siberian larch, Charred wood in Larch Accoya and Kebony.

Siberian Larch Cladding

Siberian Larch is a very durable, cost effective timber ideally suited for cladding and fencing applications. This slow growing Softwood gives a high density hard finish perfect for external use. Straw coloured in appearance and fading to silvery tone over time. Sourced from well managed forests in Northern Europe our stocks are FSC® certified. This specie comes with occasional knots

Western Red Cedar Standard Slatted Screen Fence Kits 19 x 38mm

Easy to build slatted screens
All you need to create a Western Red Cedar slatted screen fence
Choose the linear metre option which suits you best
Surfaced on 1 side and 2 edges. Lightly textured on reverse side
Kit includes Canadian Western Red Cedar standard battens, posts and nails
Designed to create a 1.83m high fence

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Description

Cowichan Gold slatted screen boards are produced from fine-grained, old-growth, exceptional Western Red Cedar wood fibre sourced from the coastal regions of British Columbia.

They are manufactured to the highest production standard in the industry by Terminal Forest Products, a family-owned and operated company, which has built an enviable reputation throughout the sawmill industry as a leader in quality and consistency.

Terminal's most exclusive brand, Cowichan Gold, is almost entirely knot free and virtually all heartwood, making it one of the highest quality Western Red Cedar screening products available anywhere.

Recommended Nails: 50mm Flat Head Stainless Steel Annular Ring Nails

Recommended gap between boards: 18mm

At a glance

Made from kiln-dried, Canadian Western Red Cedar.
Very popular for various types of fencing, railing and screens
Highest quality wood fibre with virtually no knots
Highly durable material
Light weight for easy installation

Please ensure when ordering that you make an allowance for wastage. We recommend adding an additional 10-15% over and above your initial requirements.

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Create an architectural look that provides visually interesting shadow lines and texture.

Slatted screens can enhance a garden's style with a contemporary look:

Creates a surface with ever changing patterns of light and shadow
• Provides a wonderful backdrop for plants and foliage
• Truly versatile - slats available in a variety of widths and length allow you to create unique visual rhythms and proportions
• Simple installation methods transforms landscapes instantly
• Provide privacy without complete obstruction
• Horizontal boards are more effective at screening against wind than a solid fence
• Can provide shade without sacrificing natural light
• Define boundaries within the garden - separate relaxation areas from storage space.

A well designed and carefully built screen can provide a wonderful focal point for an outdoor space, so choosing the correct material is paramount. No other material compares to Western Red Cedar in terms of appearance, with beautiful warm colours and tight grain patterns providing a stunning natural material.

Stability is also key for slatted screens. To maintain the crisp, clean lines that are essential to the overall look of the screen it is important to choose a material that is less susceptible to warping or twisting. Being one of the most stable wood species on the planet, Western Red Cedar fits the bill perfectly.

Timber Focus Ltd are becoming the UK's favourite decking supplier- offering a vast range of options both treated and untreated. Trade and retail orders are welcome in any quantity. Our boards are available in various hardwood and softwood species, such as English Oak, English Larch, Continental Redwood, Siberian Larch and Redwood Thermowood - allowing us to offer what we believe is the most complete and exclusive range of decking boards in the UK. All boards and components are sawn, dried and machined on site. Retaining complete control of the manufacturing / machining process enables full oversight of quality control. Another unique part of the Timber Focus Ltd offering is a vast variety of lengths and section sizes enabling construction without cutting in most cases. We offer an in-house crane delivery service, that covers most of the UK. When you place an order with Timber Focus Ltd we will look after you from the beginning of the process to end.

Timber focus's Western Red Cedar makes perfect sense:

Highly durable and long lasting
• Exceptional stability means Cedar boards remain flat and straight
• Clear grade Western Red Cedar offers unrivalled beauty
• Being light in weight, Cedar is easy to cut and handle on site, reducing build time
• Beautiful tones and grain patterns
• A proven performer in all types of climate, so its a natural product you can rely upon

Surface Texture

Cowichan Gold Boards are smooth on one side and both edges, and have a SAWTEX® textured finish to the rear.

Silva Select Prestige VG Western Red Cedar Boards

From £4.32 per linear metre (ex VAT)

Cascadia Western Red Cedar Boards

From £1.80 per linear metre (ex VAT)

Silva Select Prestige VG Western Red Cedar Rainscreen Cladding

From £4.32 per linear metre (ex VAT)

Silva Select Prestige VG Western Red Cedar Tongue & Groove Cladding

From £4.32 per linear metre (ex VAT)

Silva Select Prestige VG Western Red Cedar Microline Channel Cladding

From £4.32 per linear metre (ex VAT)

SILVALarch™ V-Joint Weatherboard Cladding

From £2.51 per linear metre (ex VAT)

Western Red Cedar No. 2 Clear V-Joint Cladding 18 x 137mm

Per Linear Metre:

£5.84

(exc VAT)

Timber Deck Boards

Per Linear Metre:

£3.87

(exc VAT)

SILVALarch™ Channel Cladding

From £1.38 per linear metre (ex VAT)

Accoya 15 x 145mm Fineline Channel Cladding

Per Linear Metre:

£7.45

exc VAT)

Accoya 15 x 145mm Chamfered Channel Cladding

Per Linear Metre:

£7.45

(exc VAT)

Neolife Cladding

Per Linear Metre:

£11.66

(exc VAT)

ThermoWood® Channel Cladding - 20 x 118mm

Per Linear Metre:

£2.34

(exc VAT)

ThermoWood SAWtex Channel Cladding - 20 x 118mm

Per Linear Metre:

£2.74

(exc VAT)

Silva Select Western Red Cedar Tongue & Groove Cladding - 18 x 94mm

Per Linear Metre:

£3.87

(exc VAT)

Cascadia Western Red Cedar Tongue & Groove V-Joint Cladding - 19 x 137mm

Per Linear Metre:

£3.54

(exc VAT)

SILVALarch™ Tongue & Groove V-Joint

From £1.38 per linear metre (ex VAT)

ThermoWood Tongue & Groove Cladding - 20 x 118mm

Per Linear Metre:

£2.34

(exc VAT)

Western Red Cedar SAWtex V-Joint Cladding

From £2.69 per Linear Metre (ex VAT)

Silva Select Western Red Cedar Rainscreen Cladding - 18 x 94mm

Per Linear Metre:

£3.87

(exc VAT)

SILVALarch™ Rainscreen Cladding

From £1.38 per linear metre (ex VAT)

SILVALarch™ Bevel Cladding

From £1.38 per linear metre (ex VAT)

Cascadia Western Red Cedar Rebated Bevel Cladding - 18 x 187mm

Per Linear Metre:

£3.38

(exc VAT)

DuPont™ Tyvek® HouseWrap®

£41.58

(exc VAT)

SILVALarch™ Shiplap Cladding

From £1.38 per linear metre (ex VAT)

Silva Select Western Red Cedar Boards - 18 x 94mm

Per Linear Metre:

£3.87

(exc VAT)

Western Red Cedar Trim Boards 19 x 38mm

Per Linear Metre:

£2.25

(exc VAT)

SILVALarch™ Boards

From £1.38 per linear metre (ex VAT)

Silva Select Western Red Cedar Corner Trim 43 x 43mm

Per Linear Metre:

£5.75

(exc VAT)

Western Red Cedar Battens 19 x 38mm

Per Linear Metre:

£1.69

(exc VAT)

Silva Select Western Red Cedar Solid Corner Trim 43 x 43mm

Per Linear Metre:

£5.75

(exc VAT)

SILVALarch™ Corner Trim

Per Linear Metre:

£2.13

(exc VAT)

SILVALarch™ Decking

From £3.79 per linear metre (ex VAT)

Ipé 1st Grade Smooth Decking 21 x 145mm

Per Linear Metre:

£9.99

(exc VAT)

Mandioqueira Smooth Hardwood Decking 21 x 145mm - FSC Certified

Selected lengths reduced by 20%

Yellow Balau (Bangkirai) Decking Smooth 21 x 145mm

Per Linear Metre:

£6.49

(exc VAT)

Yellow Balau (Bangkirai) Decking Smooth 21 x 145mm - FSC Certified

Per Linear Metre:

£6.49

(exc VAT)

Neolife Decking

Per Linear Metre:

£8.17

(exc VAT)

Western Red Cedar Cedardeck Select

Per Linear Metre:

£5.29

(exc VAT)

Cascadia Western Red Cedar Decking

From £3.61 per linear metre

Western Red Cedar Cedardeck Clear

From £7.77 per linear metre (ex VAT)

Western Red Cedar Clear Vertical Grain Decking

From £4.95 per linear metre (ex VAT)

Western Red Cedar Posts and Railing Components

From £1.73 per linear metre

Universal Decking Connector

£83.60

(exc VAT)

Deck Board Tie

£27.06

(exc VAT)

EBTY EBE007 Mini Hidden Deck Fastener Pack (175 per box)

£86.84

(exc VAT)

Countersunk Stainless Steel Deck Screws

£5.66

(exc VAT)

Trim Head Stainless Steel Screws

£3.04

(exc VAT)

Pre Cast Concrete Deck Pier / Deck Block

£9.99

(exc VAT)

Stand Off Post Base

£10.20

(exc VAT)

A21 Angle Bracket

£1.15

(exc VAT)

FIN/Trim Head Climatek GRK Screws

60% off all Climatek Screws

Timber Cladding

Timber Focus supply many different cladding profiles ranging from your standard feather edge to a rustic style waney edge and even a shiplap profile, in a selection of hardwearing and stunning materials.

Timber cladding also referred to as weatherboards or weatherboarding, can add an extra dimension to a building. Different woods can be ut...

Timber cladding also referred to as weatherboards or weatherboarding, can add an extra dimension to a building. Different woods can be utilised for cladding products; they can either be treated or untreated. We offer timbers that can be used for both internal and external applications.

We supply both the standard weather boarding or heavier more robust cladding for longer lasting beauty and for use in heavily weather exposed areas.

Advantages of Timber Cladding

Main Advantages

It is a lightweight material with protective functions

It also has decorative design functions

It is quick to install

It reduces the size and cost of foundations

It is applicable over a wide choice of woods to suite all budgets

It has outstanding thermal properties

It has outstanding sound insulation properties

It is suitable for new build and renovation projects

It is easy to repair.

Aesthetic Advantages

It has an attractive grain and colour

It comes in various styles

It is easy to redecorate

Environmental Advantages

It is a renewable resource

It is sustainable

It has a low carbon footprint

It can be recycled up to the end of its life

Timber Cladding Profiles

Profiled cladding is suitable for both internal and external applications. Kiln dried cladding is used internally as it is less inclined to shrinkage or movement, while air dried cladding and fresh sawn profiled cladding is used for all external applications.

Cladding can be laid horizontally, vertically or diagonally with either overlapping or flush faces. More commonly, the timbers are laid horizontally.

Timber Cladding Customisations

We can customise our cladding based on the client’s specifications. Our customisation includes species, profile, fire retardant treatment, size and grade.

Species

For External Half Lap Cladding and External Shiplap Cladding:

Hardwood (Oak)

Softwood (English Larch)

For Feather Edge Cladding:

Oak

Larch

Black Painted Whitewood

For Fresh Cut Waney Cladding:

Oak

English Larch

Profile

External Profiles

Internal Profiles

Size

Available in random lengths. Customers can also modify these lengths with our custom cut service.

Grade

Our products come in two grades: Rebated Character Grade Oak and Character Grade V Tongue and Groove.

External and Internal Cladding

We offer both internal and external timber cladding in different profiles, lengths and dimensions.

Internal Cladding is available in the following timber:

Fresh Sawn Timber

Air Dried Timber

Kiln Dried Timber

External Timber Cladding falls into the Feather Edge Cladding category. Available in a sawn finish and supplied in random lengths between 1.7m to 3.6m, it can also be custom cut. This cladding option is available in the following woods:

Oak

Treated Softwood

English Larch

Timber Cladding Offerings

We stock a wide range of cladding products. All have been certified and have passed the necessary standards. Here are some of our offerings:

Profiled Cladding

Feather Edge Cladding

Rebated Feather Edge Cladding

Custom Cut Feather Edge Boards

Fresh Cut Waney Edge Boards

In addition, we also offer trim boards that are used as a finishing/edging to cladding projects. They are available in freshly sawn Oak or English Larch.

Timber Cladding Certifications

All of our products comply with the European QP1 standards and the THA or THB standards, as approved by TRADA (The Timber Research and Development Association). Sourced from various PEFC (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification) and FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) accredited sources, our products are fully compliant with responsible felling methods.

Why are these certifications important?

They certify that merchants are against the destruction of the forest

They certify that merchants are in favour of forest management

They certify that the merchants offer high quality products

They certify that merchants have social and environmental qualities

Subcategories

By profile

The finish you require for your cladding project will not only depend on the species of timber you select, but also the profile. From a shiplap profile for those clean lines and structured appearance, to waney edge for that unique rustic finish, here at UK Timber Limited we offer a vast range of different timber cladding profiles to suit all tastes, budgets and projects in both residential and commercial settings.

By species

Choosing the correct species for your cladding project is of paramount importance. Not only do you want your finished project to be visually pleasing, but you will want to ensure that your cladding is offering you the right level of protection from the elements. Here at Timber Focus we offer a vast range of different timber species that suit all tastes, budgets and varying levels of weather resistance.

Trim Boards

These trim boards can be used as a finish and/or edging to cladding projects, soffits and facia boards.

Our trim boards are available in freshly sawn Oak and English Larch.

Cladding Screws

Here you will find cladding screws suitable for use with all of our hardwood and softwood cladding boards, both treated and untreated.

Cladding Treatments

At Timber Focus we offer a vast range of treatments and oils to help our customers get the most from their cladding. Whether you want protection from the elements to help with resistance against rot, decay and insect attack, or if you simply want to change the colour of your cladding to suit your current mood, our range of treatments and oils help make protecting and enhancing your timber easy. We work closely with the Treatex brand to ensure that our cladding treatments offer great value for money without compromising on effectiveness or quality.

Cladding Samples

13mm x 100mm Redwood Timber V1S PTG Matchboard

#12IC0500505

£1.64

19mm x 125mm 5th Redwood Timber PTG V Grooved 1 Side Matchboard Nominal

#12IC0500550

£2.72

25mm x 125mm 4th Redwood Timber PTG V Grooved 1 Side

#12IC0500555

£3.78

25mm x 125mm 5th Redwood Timber PTG V Grooved 2 Sides

#12IC0500556

£4.14

19mm x 125mm 4th Redwood Timber Shiplap Cladding

#12IC0550510

£2.66

19mm x 125mm Green Treated Timber Shiplap

#12IC0550615

£2.34

19mm x 125mm 4th Redwood Timber Weatherboard

#12IC0750515

£2.86

25mm x 150mm Arborclad Traditional Cedar Shiplap Timber Cladding

#04MHW410641

£10.10

25mm x 100mm Arborclad Traditional Cedar PTG Timber Cladding

#04MHW410642

£7.58

25mm x 150mm Arborclad Traditional Cedar PTG Timber Cladding

#04MHW410651

£10.98

25mm x 150mm Arborclad Traditional Cedar Offset Timber Cladding

#04MHW410661

£10.10

50mm x 50mm Arborclad Traditional Cedar Ext Corner Timber Mould

#04MHW410671

£8.76

22m x 155mm Arborclad Thermal Timber C6 Pattern Ash Cladding finished size

#04MHW410680

£9.89

20mm x 138mm Arborclad Thermal Timber Pine Offset Cladding finished size

#04MHW410681

£5.30

25mm x 125mm PTGV Tanalised Timber Jointed

#12XIC018038

£2.26

25mm x 150mm Arborclad Traditional Timber Larch Offset Cladding

#CLA00000003

£5.03

What is External Timber Cladding Boards?

Sometimes referred to as Weatherboarding, Exterior Timber Cladding Boards is a natural protection to the exterior of a property, that is designed to reinforce it from the elements. It can also help build up a buildings thermal and noise insulation.

The external wood cladding is most commonly manufactured from Timber which is a popular choice for both domestic and commercial properties.

Why is Cladding So Popular?

Timber has long had a reputation for being a high-quality, as well as an attractive solution. However, it is also popular because it is an environmentally friendly option that is sourced sustainably and 100% recyclable.

Types of Cladding

We offer a Traditional and Thermal Wooden Cladding range. The Traditional range includes:

Redwood

Larch

Western Red Cedar

The Thermal range includes:

Redwood

Spruce

Ash

Frake

Clear Pine

As members of the TDCA (Timber Decking and Cladding Association), Timber Focus is wholly committed to supplying the highest quality, sustainable timber cladding products, including innovative solutions such as the ArborClad range. Working with industry leading manufacturers alongside their own specialist manufacturing facilities, the ArborClad range is perfect for any application, from domestic and commercial to refurbishment.

Timber cladding is an increasingly popular choice for finishing the outside of commercial and domestic properties. Otherwise known as timber weatherboarding or timber siding, it is an attractive and economical way to finish the exterior of both old and new buildings. Naturally durable woods such as larch and cedar provide a hard wearing, protective layer against the elements and they are excellent insulators.

Many different species of wood are suitable for exterior timber cladding because of their natural resistance to decay. Traditional British timbers such as oak, elm, sweet chestnut, western red cedar and larch have been used as timber cladding for hundreds of years to protect houses from the elements. Imported timbers such as Canadian western red cedar and Siberian larch are increasingly being specified for cladding where a more modern, contemporary appearance is desired.

The various timber species we offer for cladding are available in a range of profiles from the more rustic waney-edge and feather-edge to the clean lines of machined shiplap and halflap.

Within this section you will find a wealth of information about selecting timber cladding species, board dimensions and profiles. You will also find pricing information to help you cost your cladding project as well as advice and diagrams to help you fix the boards correctly.

If you would like any further information about our range of timber cladding, or you require samples, please call or email and we will do our best to help.

Redwood Treated Shiplap Cladding Standard 19mm x 150mm Finished Size 14.5mm x 144mm

(649186)

£3.66 per metre

Redwood Treated Shiplap Cladding Standard 19mm x 125mm (Fin Size 14.5mm x 119mm)

(272639)

£2.95 per metre

Redwood Shiplap Cladding 19mm x 125mm (Finished size 14.5mm x 119mm)

(184002)

£3.08 per metre

Redwood Rebated Shiplap Cladding Std 25mm x 150mm Finished Size 20.5mm x 144mm

(184000)

£4.73 per metre

Travis Perkins Redwood Tongue and Grooved V Jointed Matchboard Standard 12.5mm x 100mm

(183006)

Shiplap Redwood Standard 19mm x 150mm (Finished Size 14.5mm x 144mm)

(184001)

Pine T&G Weatherboard 14.5mm x 144mm (Cover 137mm) - Scotland Only

(582039)

Timber Focus Softwood Shiplap Cladding 12x121x1800mm

From £3.68

Timber Focus General Purpose Softwood Cladding 14x94x1800mm

£12.06

Timber Focus Softwood Shiplap Cladding 12x121x2400mm

From £5.25

Timber Focus General Purpose Softwood Cladding 14x94x2400mm

£16.02

Timber Focus Fully Finished MDF Cladding 12 x 94 x 900mm

£2.14

Softwood Shiplap Cladding 12x121x1800mm

From £3.68

Timber Focus Softwood Shiplap Cladding 12x121x1800mm

From £3.68

Timber Focus General Purpose Softwood Cladding 14x94x1800mm

£12.06

General Purpose Softwood Cladding 14x94x1800mm

£12.06

Softwood Shiplap Cladding 12x121x1800mm

From £3.68

Timber Focus General Purpose Softwood Cladding 14x94x1800mm £12.06

Cladding

Timber cladding with a highly attractive and durable external finish

SILA A/B® 143 x 25, 100 x 25 and 42 x 25mm in vertical open rainscreen arrangement

Timber cladding provides a highly attractive and durable external finish which is renewable, reusable, biodegradable and contains minimal embodied energy.

Timber Focus have extensive experience in advising clients on material selection and careful detailing, which are key to ensuring that every project looks fantastic, and meets its performance objectives.

From our sawmill in the Scottish Highlands we manufacture cladding to each client’s specification, with a wide range of customisation options including: species, profile, fire retardant treatment, size and grade. We also have an in-house state-of-the-art coating facility, where we can vacuum coat cladding in the colour of your choice, in order to produce a consistent finish which will last.

In order to decide which species of cladding is most appropriate for your project, please go to the comparison table. You can then look at further details on each species by going to the product pages.

Cladding Products

Scotlarch® Cladding

A selected grade of Scottish Larch which is locally-sourced

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Siberian Larch (SILA) Cladding

A popular choice due to its aesthetic beauty and excellent durability

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Thermopine Cladding

Thermally Treated Timber Cladding with enhanced stability & durability

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Vertical Grain Siberian Larch Cladding

Naturally durable and aesthetically refined

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Architect Select® Western Red Cedar Cladding

A beautiful, stable and naturally durable product

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Accoya® Cladding

A modified timber with outstanding dimensional stability

Product specification guide: advances in treatment and preservation are increasing timber’s sustainability

Timber Cladding

Timber cladding is more popular than ever – but how do you get it right? Our guide reveals all

Which Timber is Best?

Western redcedar is among the most popular softwoods used today. Aside from its relatively knot-free, ‘clean’ appearance, this softwood has a natural resistance to decay and moisture absorption, meaning it can typically be installed without treatment. It’s also the most stable of the softwoods, subject to little movement when installed.

If you did hope to apply a finish, its low resin content means it can be readily stained or painted. Added to this is the fact it can be worked to create a variety of profiles. But one downside is that it has a comparatively low density, which means it can be dented if knocked. It is imported from Canada and sometimes America, but increasingly grown here too (check the durability of the latter which can be a little lower than that of imported).

Whole life costing - Timber cladding

Timber cladding is an attractive and sustainable option
for external walls.

commonly available options and their whole life costs.

Introduction

Increasingly timber cladding is specified as the weathering envelope for walls. Timber is renewable, reusable, biodegradable and it has minimal embodied energy. This should be balanced against transport costs, the need to use chemical preservatives for some timbers and a shorter service life than material such as masonry.

There are many reasons why timber deteriorates, but the main cause of failure is fungal decay where moisture content within timbers is in excess of 20%.

BS EN 335 classifies the in-service environment for timber into five hazard classes to enable specifiers to assess how likely timber is to deteriorate in a given situation. External timber cladding is in Use Class 3 because its moisture levels frequently exceed 20%. This means some timber species will require preservative treatment. BS 8417, which covers the preservation of timbers, draws on a suite of European standards to enable selection of timbers and the type of preservative treatment necessary, for design service lives of 60, 30 or 15 years in different hazard classes.

• Timber's natural durability is determined to BS EN 350
• The need for treatment for different Use classes is determined to BS EN 460.
• BS EN 351-1 defines the penetration and retention needed to give a desired service life with a preservative treatment to BS EN 599.

The heartwood of timbers which are classed as ‘durable’, and ‘moderately durable’ do not need preservative treatment for external wall cladding. Timbers that are classified as ‘slightly durable’ do require preservative treatment. All sapwood require treatment.

Timbers not requiring preservative treatment

Western red cedar is a ‘durable’ timber from North America. It may be coated with oil to maintain its appearance, with the associated regular costs of recoating.

European Larch is ‘moderately durable’. UK-grown larch, larch from Siberia or regions where trees are slow-growing and older than 60 years have a similar expected service life with a similar age and growth pattern. The density of larch is between 470 kg/m˛ and 650 kg/m˛ at 12% moisture content. This gives larch a better resistance to impact compared with western red cedar, which has a density of 330-390 kg/m˛.

Douglas fir from North America is ‘moderately durable’. However. BRE Digest 494 recommends that UK-grown Douglas fir be classified ‘slightly durable’ and given preservative treatment.

European oak is a ‘durable’ hardwood. Oak is more expensive and needs to be specified carefully to minimise its tendency to warp. Shorter lengths are recommended as well as fixing shortly after being cut at the sawmill. Hardwoods may require fixing with screws through pre-drilled holes, which increases installation costs.

Timbers requiring preservative treatment

Spruce, Fir and Pine: These non-durable species require preservative treatment. Typically this will be by pressure impregnation of chemicals with preservative properties such as boron or organic solvents.

Thermally modified timber is an alternative to chemically treated timber. A controlled heat treatment to temperatures over 200°C confers improved durability and stability to timber, typically European redwood (Pinus sylvestris).Expected service life for thermally modified, uncoated timber cladding is 30 years.

Lodgepole pine from Canada is a ‘moderately’ to ‘slightly durable’ softwood, which is treated with preservative and coated in a high-performance paint system at the manufacturing plant. Expected period to first maintenance is 15 years and there after every 3 – 5 years.

European whitewood is a generic term that includes spruce and fir. These are ‘slightly durable’. Preservative treatment is required to give a service life 5 to 10 years. With a well-maintained paint system expected lives can be extended to up to 30 years.

Durability issues

Design strategies can enhance durability by reducing the risk of wetting and removing moisture promptly:

• Protect from rainwater with large eaves overhangs
• Terminate the cladding at least 150mm above ground levels, preferably 250mm
• Ensure cladding is not directly in contact with porous materials
• Include a well ventilated and drained cavity behind the cladding. This should be at least 19mm wide
• Moisture content of the timbers should be between 13 – 19% , less for heat-treated timber
• Seal end grain
• Allow sufficient gap between cladding sections to prevent capillary paths; 5mm is recommended
• Use stainless steel fixings

The Timber Research and Development Association and BRE provide detailed good practice guidance.

Timber Focus SUPPLY A LEADING RANGE OF TIMBER CLADDING AND FAÇADE SOLUTIONS.

We are a specialist manufacturer of wood cladding with over 40 years of experience. All of our timber cladding products are produced in the U.K or through our partner in Switzerland Sweden Estonia the range includes

MicroShades ‘Brunnea’ Redwood Timber Cladding

PEFC/ FSC Certified

Imported from Scandinavia

Typical lengths from 2.1m – 4.8m+

Available in 3 live knot grades (A+, A, B)

MicroShades ‘Brunnea’ Western Red Cedar Timber Cladding

PEFC Certified

Imported from Canada

Many boards supplied are clear of knots

Available in 2 live knot grades

Imported Siberian Larch Timber Cladding

FSC Certified

Imported from Russia

Typically 4.0m lengths

Available in 3 live knot grades (A+, A, B)

Canadian Western Red Cedar Timber Cladding

PEFC Certified

Imported from Canada

Many boards supplied are clear of knots

Available in 2 live knot grades

UK/ Homegrown Larch Timber Cladding

FSC Certified

Grown in the United Kingdom

Low Carbon Footprint

Faster grown than imported species, large and frequent knots along the length

UK/ Homegrown Western Red Cedar Timber Cladding

FSC Certified

Grown in the United Kingdom

Low Carbon Footprint

Faster grown than imported species, large and frequent knots along the length

Swiss Painted Timber Cladding

FSC Certified

Swiss White Fir

Premium coatings applied, warranties available

Sioo:X Coating

Sioo:X is a safe, natural and sustainable technology for the protection of wood both outdoors and indoors.

Applied in house via automated Spray Line

Scroll through the images for our weathered and newly coated examples.

Overview of Timber Focus (the home of Natural Timber Cladding in the UK) supply:

Timber Cladding including Western Red Cedar Cladding, Cedar Cladding and Cedar Shingles

Timber Focus , based in the UK, are nationwide suppliers of a complete range of Timber, including Timber Cladding products for weatherboading, and are specialist suppliers of Western Red Cedar Cladding , Western Red Cedar Decking, Western Red Cedar Shingles, Western Red Cedar Panels and Louvre Blades / Bris-Soleil systems, Cape Cod - Finished Wood Siding, Western Red Cedar Shingles for roofing and cladding, Siberian Larch Cladding, Thermowood for Cladding, Decking, Louvre Blades and Brise Soleil, Sweet Chestnut for decking and cladding, Accoya ® sidings and facades, Accoya decking (ACCOYA ® and the Trimarque Device are registered trademarks owned by Titan Wood Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Accsys Technologies PLC, and may not be reproduced without written permission.), Timber Louvres, Home Grown Larch Cladding, Hardwood Cladding, European Oak for external cladding, Douglas Fir, Cumuru, Red Louro,Protac Sivalbp, Parklex Facade, Cedar Shingles & Cedar Shakes, Oak Shakes and Chestnut Shakes.
Timber Focus are a major UK Timber Cladding supplier of weatherboarding, Red Cedar, Cedar Shingles and Cedar Shakes on a nationwide basis.
Timber Focus can provide timber which is fire retardant under classifications of Euroclass B and Euroclass C, factory coated opaque or translucent stain with treatments from Sikkens, Omnia, Morrells, Sigma and Zobel.
Vincent Timber supply timber to a very wide range of users and we work very closely with Architects. Some of the main markets sectors to which we supply timber are the Building Industry, Exhibition Stand Contractors, the Packing Industry, the Trailer Manufacturing, Commercial Vehicle Bodybuilding and Haulage Industries where the vehicle bodybuilders use Phenolic plywoods, Metal Faced plywoods, slip resistant plywoods and keruing flooring.
Timber Focus is at the fore-front of the campaign to protect the environment as illustrated by the fact that the company was only the 2nd company in the UK to be awarded Chain of Custody for CSA and SFI to cover Western Red Cedar. Timber Focus are members of TRADA and have appointed them as the company's auditors and advisors on their implementation of their "Chain of Custody". Currently, Timber Focus has Chain of Custody for: FSC® (Forest Stewardship Council) PEFC (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification) CSA (Canadian Standards Association) and SFI (Sustainable Forestry Initiative).

Timber cladding has been used for centuries due to its durability.

Choose from a range of attractive external cladding profiles (shapes) to achieve a range of looks on your building from traditional to extremely modern.

Western Red Cedar Feather Edge Claddin

Canadian Western Red Cedar Feather Edge Cladding has very few knots and a mixture of colours. It is extremely durable.

estern Red Cedar Tongue and Groove Cladding

Canadian Western Red Cedar Tongue and Groove is a mixture of reds, browns and creams with very few knots.

Western Red Cedar Shiplap Cladding

Canadian Western Red Cedar has warm reds, browns and creams with few knots and uniform, straight lines.

Western Red Cedar Rainshield Cladding

Imported Canadian Western Red Cedar Rainshield Cladding is extremely durable with a mixture of warm, red and brown colours.

Product Description

What’s the secret behind Canadian Western Red Cedar Cladding’s popularity?

"In short, Canadian Western Red Cedar Cladding is good value, looks great and can last a lifetime."

Instant prices for cladding and secure online checkout. It’s obvious that the building industry is picking up again. Sales of Western Red Cedar Cladding are climbing at a fantastic rate. Why is it so popular?

In short, Canadian Western Red Cedar Cladding is good value, looks great and can last a lifetime.

Cedar, a softwood, is highly resistant to decay, as well as resistant to splitting and movement once fitted.

Canadian Western Red's Colour

When first installed, this timber cladding is a warm reddish-brown colour. If left untreated, it turns the classic silver colour over a number of years, depending on how much direct sunlight it receives.

Red Cedar's Service Life

With regards to durability, Red Cedar, without any form of treatment, has been known to last up to 60 years!

Cedar Cladding Quality

Timber Focus Western Red Cedar is machined to order. The grade, “Clear and Better” is the highest grade of cedar that we can source. There are virtually no knots and if there are any, they will only be small.

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Timber Cladding Profiles

Timber Focus offers 10 different cladding profiles.

From our range, the Tongue and Groove machined profiles are the most popular timber cladding, particularly ICW1, closely followed by Rainshield. The machined profiles give a modern look to a traditional material. The machined profiles are supplied in lengths between 2 and 4 metres.

The fresh sawn Feather Edge profiles allow for your choice of overlap and are therefore the most flexible at the time of fitting. This cladding is supplied in lengths of 2.44m (8') and longer.

Western Red Cedar Pricing

For the benefits it offers, this timber is very competitively priced. If you click the price comparison button, you’ll see that there are cheaper timbers available, but none of them have the durability of the cedar.

Timber Focuses Timber's Product Code for this item is IW-18-24. A grade-specific code can be found below.

From: £5.41 per metre (Feather edged, logged in for discount)
Available from: Timber Focus Condition: New, supplied to your requirements. Availability: Available for order.

Timber Cladding

With timber being increasingly specified as the material of choice for exterior and interior cladding, we would like to show you some of the great range that Timber Focus can offer.

Timber Focus offers a range of timber cladding providing an attractive, versatile and durable external finish. With its excellent environmental credentials timber is increasingly becoming first choice for cladding.

Why use Timber for Cladding?
Appearance
Not only does it look good, enhancing the external appearance of any building, it makes it more interesting and pleasing to the eye. The versatility of timber means it can be produced to almost any requirement. With ageing and weathering, timber gradually changes colour to an attractive silver-grey. Alternatively it can be treated or stained to individual taste.

Durability
Some hardwoods and softwoods such as Western Red Cedar, Larch and Douglas Fir are naturally resistant to decay. Less durable species such as European Redwood can be preservative treated to prolong life in service.

Performance
Along with durability and a long service life, timber cladding’s natural properties offer improved acoustic and thermal conductivity performance.

Timber cladding is attractive, versatile, environmentally friendly, allows for great creativity, flexible in design and can be used for any scale of project.

Every branch of Timber Focus , along with its timber division, Timber Focus was awarded Chain of Custody certification through BM TRADA-TRAK in November 2018. This enables us to offer you fully certified FSC® and PEFC on an ever increasing range of products, and covers softwoods, hardwoods, sheet materials and engineered wood products.
Our Chain of Custody certification underlines Timber Focus’s commitment to the environment. The company continues to work with all suppliers with the aim of expanding this portfolio, and is fully committed to the Responsible Purchasing Policy.

At Timber Focus our stocked claddings are from European Redwood (Pine) or European Whitewood (Spruce), but from time to time the Architect may specify a more specialised species of timber cladding like Western Red Cedar, Siberian Larch or Thermowood. Taking this into consideration we would like to give you an insight into all these alternatives, explaining the features of each.

Scandanavian Softwood Cladding
European Redwood and Whitewood are perfectly suitable for interior cladding and external cladding when treated with timer preservative, paint of stain.

Western Red Cedar
WR Cedar is usually imported from Canada, and is available either Kiln Dried or Green (sometimes referred to as Air Dried) and is mainly used for Shiplaps, Channel Cladding, Tongue, Grooved and ‘V’-jointed Matching or PAR. You can also get a British Grown alternative version that will be predominately Fresh Sawn, which is faster grown and is mainly used for Featheredge or Waney Edge Boards. One of the prominent features of WR Cedar is its colour variability ranging from cream through salmon pink to dark chocolate brown and all shades in-between, it may also alternate from light to dark zones across the board. This colour will fade over time to a silver-grey colour when exposed to moisture and ultraviolet light; this is often referred to as weathering ±.

Because these products are Durable no further treatment will be required, the exception would be for Fire Retardant treatments such as Non-Com or Dri-Con (or alternatives like Fire-X and FirePro). ± To reduce the silver-grey colouring effect of moisture and ultraviolet light an application of a surface finish that includes a pigment, which may be translucent or opaque, will help maintain the natural colour longer. An opaque finish will provide the best protection. This will need to be part of on-going planned maintenance performed on the cladding.

Siberian Larch
Larch is usually imported from Siberia to Mongolia and Northern China, and is available Kiln Dried and is mainly used for Shiplaps, Channel Cladding, Tongue, Grooved and ‘V’- jointed Matching or PAR. You can also get a British Grown alternative version that will be predominately Fresh Sawn which is faster grown and is mainly used for Featheredge or Waney Edge Boards. Due to the high resin content it needs to be dried slowly, the loss of resin can still happen even after installation. Because it is prone to splitting it is advisable to pre-drill pilot holes for any fixings (especially near to the edges and ends of the boards), which are recommended to be stainless steel to help avoid rust stains.The heartwood of the Larch is pale red-brown to brick red in colour, with clearly marked annual rings. This contrasts sharply from the sapwood that is narrow and lighter-coloured. This colour will fade over time to a silver-grey colour when exposed to moisture and ultraviolet light; this is often referred to as weathering ±.

Thermowood
Thermowood D Redwood and Thermowood D Whitewood are mainly used for Shiplaps, Channel Cladding, Tongue, Grooved and ‘V’-jointed Matching or PAR. Thermowood has a dark appearance and the aroma of burnt wood, this is a consequence of the high temperature the timber is subjected to (up to 212°C). The process causes the timber to become brittle and it may also have some end splits, face checks (especially down the pith), and some cracked/broken knots. This colour will fade over time to a silver-grey colour when exposed to moisture and ultraviolet light, this is often referred to as weathering ±.

Timber Cladding Frequently Asked Questions

What is Timber cladding?
A. Also known as Weatherboards, Timber cladding offers an attractive, environmentally friendly and natural finish to the exterior of a property.

Q. What are the benefits to Timber Cladding?
A. Timber Cladding is becoming more and more popular thanks to it being an attractive, durable and environmentally friendly product which can also improve noise and thermal insulation of the building. The lightweight nature of Timber Cladding also makes installation quick and effective when compared to more traditional methods.

Q. What cladding options do Timber Focus offer?
A. Timber Focus offer a great range of exterior and interior cladding including Scandinavian Softwood, Western Red Cedar, Siberian Larch, European Oak as well as Thermowood and Accoya Wood to mention just a few – contact your local branch to discuss your cladding needs.

Q. Do you offer preservative treatments or fire protection for the Timber Cladding?
A. Yes, thanks to Timber Focus own timber preservation plants we are able to offer a number of different preservative treatments and fire retardant treatments. Find more information on the different treatments that are available

Q. What are FSC & PEFC?
A. FSC is the Forest Stewardship Council and the PEFC is the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification. Both FSC and PEFC are committed to achieving the certification of forests to credible, independently verified standards of responsible forest management. Find more information on FSC and PEFC

For any other questions please contact us at info@timberfocus.com

Planed Timber Standard Redwood Shiplap 19 x 125mm Nom 14.5 x 120mm Fin

Product Code: T8401629

£2.55 Ex VAT per £3.06 Inc VAT per

Landscape Batten PAR eased 4 edges brown Treated 25 x 100mm

Product Code: T8405879

£3.17 Ex VAT per £3.80 Inc VAT per

Landscape Batten PAR eased 4 edges Green Treated 25 x 100mm

Product Code: T8405878

£3.17 Ex VAT per £3.80 Inc VAT per

Landscape Batten PAR eased 4 edges brown Treated 25 x 50mm

Product Code: T8405877

£1.57 Ex VAT per £1.88 Inc VAT per

Landscape Batten PAR eased 4 edges Green Treated 25 x 50mm

Product Code: T8405841

£1.57 Ex VAT per £1.88 Inc VAT per

Redwood Cladding Loglap 19x100mm Nom 15x94mm

Product Code: T8401500

£1.64 Ex VAT per £1.97 Inc VAT per

Bead/Butt MDF 9x2440x1220mm V313 MR Primed

Product Code: S7700180

£50.18 Ex VAT per £60.22 Inc VAT per

Bead/Butt MDF 9x1220x2440mm V313 MR Primed

Product Code: S7700179

£50.18 Ex VAT per £60.22 Inc VAT per

Type 2 Breather Building Paper Blue 1000mm x 100mtr

Product Code: BB012001

£95.85 Ex VAT per £115.02 Inc VAT per

TG&V Matching Cladding, 16 x 125mm Nom 11.5 x 120mm Fin

Product Code: T8405058

£1.69 Ex VAT per £2.03 Inc VAT per

TG&V Shiplap Cladding 16 x 125mm Nom 11.5 x 120mm Fin

Product Code: T8405059

£1.69 Ex VAT per £2.03 Inc VAT per

When Timber Focus timber cladding is uncoated, it will weather over time to a beautiful shade of silver-grey, providing a subtle, natural look which blends in to the natural environment.

All external building materials change over time, and wood is no exception. As it is a highly durable building material, cladding boards are expected to last for over 50 years but, during this time, the wood will age or, as it is known in the industry, weather. This weathering process will change the surface appearance of the boards and, potentially, the overall look of the building.

timber, irrespective of species, will eventually weather when exposed to its natural environment. As long as this is understood by architects, builders and clients, it can be considered as part of the overall project rationale.

The weathering process

When timber is exposed outdoors without a protective coating the surface undergoes rapid changes to both its appearance and its texture, as a result of exposure to both sunlight and moisture.

The first observable effect is often a temporary brown staining, as extracts in the timber rise to the surface where they oxidise. Sunlight then photo-degrades the wood surface and, along with moisture, enables stain fungi to grow and the timber surface to grey. The shade of grey will vary according to the duration and intensity of wetting. In parallel with this, the surface of the timber will roughen, with some check marks likely to appear. These effects, which are the result of sunlight, water, mechanical forces and heat, characterise the process of weathering.

It is important to note that weathering is a normal and healthy process in timber, and should not be confused with the fungal decay, which can sometimes be observed in timber cladding which has been incorrectly installed. Fungal decay is the result of extended periods of wetting, which have allowed fungi to break down the timber.

Timber, when correctly detailed, will weather beautifully, with its appearance varying dependent on the quantity of moisture on the surface (when it is wet, the timber will appear darker in colour).

Factors influencing weathering

Building location

In areas of high rainfall some timber cladding installations can turn grey in just a few months, whilst in drier areas the process is likely to be slower. Similarly, south-west facing walls weather relatively fast, due to their exposure to sunlight, whereas north facing walls tend to weather more slowly, but uniformly.

Building design

The design of a building also determines how it will weather, as the form and shape influences the impact that wind-driven rain will have on it. For example, buildings without eaves tend to get wettest at the top, particularly at the outer corners, so this may result in these areas weathering more quickly than other parts of the wall. If there are eaves then uneven weathering can occur (unless the eaves shelter the entire wall) as sunlight will be unable to reach the areas under these eaves.

There may also be areas which, due to the design of the building, are subject to splashing – this can also lead to the wood weathering faster in these areas.

Over time, the entire building (unless completely sheltered from the elements) will weather to the same colour, and will remain the same silver-grey colour for years to come

Timber species

As all Timber Focus cladding species are naturally durable, they can all be left to weather and will end up as a consistent shade of grey (unless the orientation or design of the façade prevents this). The only exception to this is Accoya® wood; which we would recommend vacuum coating in all instances.

Different species will weather at different rates, and result in slightly different shades, dependent on their durability and density properties. For further information about a particular species, please go to the product pages or speak to our technical team.

Prevention of weathering

Timber weathering is often viewed as a very attractive characteristic of timber cladding as it demonstrates that the product is natural and, over time, the silver-grey shade will allow the building to blend into its environment. The only way to avoid weathering is to apply a clear or coloured coating to the timber, which will require to be re-applied every few years over the life of the timber. Clear coatings will preserve the original colour of the timber, whilst coloured coatings can be applied in a colour of your choosing.

Timber Cladding Machined and Delivered Throughout the UK

We specialise in milling timber cladding and offer unrivalled quality, expertise and customer service. We can also deliver promptly to site giving accurate delivery times. We usually call customers as we get close to the address to keep them fully informed. We do not use couriers.

Timber cladding prices are based on quantity, please contact us for a very competitive quotation.

There are clearance offers priced from £25.00 per square metre.

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Timber Focus are experts in imported timber from all around Europe and we also source sustainable home-grown timber from the United Kingdom. All of our timber has full chain of custody.

Engineered Timber

Our engineered wood products are used in a variety of applications, from home construction to commercial buildings to industrial applications. The products can be used for joists and beams that replace steel in many instances.

Services

Timber Focus is a family own business for over 90 years and a leading supplier of timber. All of our timber has a full chain of custody and we can provide quality services such as CNC detailing, CNC moulding and finger jointing. No project is too small or too big for us; whether it be a self-build project or a commercial building, Timber Focus has the products, machinery, expertise and personnel to deliver a unique and quality end result

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The choice of timber species available is as varied as the profiles. However, attention should not only be paid to the durability of the timber but, in particular, the detailing of the profile, as both need to be considered in order to ensure longevity of performance. Timber Focus can offer the following;

MULTIPLE SPECIES; Siberian Larch, Western red cedar, Sweet Chestnut, European Larch,Oak, Whitewood

Multiple profiles; standard and bespoke profiles TG&V

Rainscreen

SHIPLAP

HIDDEN NAIL

HALFLAP

FEATHER EDGE

SQUARE EDGE

LOGLAP 70mm

LOGLAP 44mm

LOGLAP 33mm

COLOUR COATINGS

Adding a protective coating such as colour will increase the longevity of your cladding. We can quote for any RAL colour of your choosing. Check out the protective oils exclusive to ABODO

UNIQUE SURFACE TEXTURES

Want your cladding to stand out when the sun shines down on it? Ask about our variety of free of charge additional surface textures that we can apply to the your cladding; ranging from smooth to hard

FINGER-JOINTING

Don’t want to spend hours on site cutting to the exact lengths and zero waste? The answer is our finger jointing service. Ask about this service where we can finger joint up to 12m lengths

Timber Focus has extensive experience in advising clients on material selection and careful detailing, which is key to ensuring that every project looks fantastic, and meets its performance objectives. If you require a species that isn’t mentioned please don’t hesitate to get in touch and we will do our best to accommodate your requirements

How to use Timber Cladding Effectively

Timber cladding has become a popular material with architects, designers and construction companies. It creates economic, sustainable, attractive and functional buildings that help drive innovation in building projects.

If you’re thinking of using timber cladding, it can sometimes be overwhelming looking through all the different options and possibilities. For more details on how to use timber cladding in your own building project, contact one of our experts today for a chat.

Before using timber cladding, it’s important to understand some of the opportunities available with such a material and how you can ensure you use cladding effectively.

So how can you use timber cladding effectively?

Take Advantage of cladding’s benefits

Timber cladding is a useful material for so many reasons. It is easy to machine and work with, which means it lends itself to creative and unique designs. If you’re thinking of using cladding, then why not get the help of an architect and take your building project to the next level.

Timber cladding is easy to machine so it is possible to create structures that utilize more curves and flowing shapes. This can help a building blend into its surroundings.

Use it to create and utilize space

Due to the ease of modification, timber cladding can be adapted very effectively. This means adding customised and personalised additions into a design is a lot easier and cheaper. This means that you can utilize timber cladding in more functional designs that solve a problem. If you’re working with limited space, cladding can help create more space. It isn’t difficult to add extensions and shapes coming out of the cladding to provide a more suitable design. This can provide extra storage or space which in turn can help create a building that is better suited for its end use.

This also makes cladding perfect for building extensions on established buildings. Cladding provides opportunities to build additional features to a home or building in a cost effective and simple way.

Ensure you pick the right kind of species and cladding type

To ensure you get the most out of your timber cladding and use it effectively, you need to make sure you have utilized the best type of cladding and timber species.

Different species of timber will behave slightly differently and there will be one type that is most suited to any given building project.

Western Red Cedar (below left) and Siberian Larch (below right) are examples of very popular species for timber cladding as they are easy to work with, don’t require preservative treatment and provide a sustainable material that lasts the test of time. For a full breakdown on the different timber species available,

Once you’ve decided on a timber species, you have the option to pick a specific type of cladding. Different cladding options will provide slightly different finishes to your cladding. Shiplap and Tongue and Groove are popular options as they are easy to install and provide professional looking cladding.

Protect and Maintain

It’s important to protect and coat the timber cladding to ensure it is protected against rot, moisture and insects.

There are a variety of different types of coatings that offer slightly different benefits and finishes. This will also affect the appearance of the cladding so it’s good to think about this in the planning and designing stages.

Don’t neglect what surrounds the cladding

To get the most out of any building material, it’s often worth thinking about how that material will sit with the surrounding environment. By paying attention to the detail and making sure the cladding works well with its surroundings, you can create something even more special.

Using materials that create a clear, bold contrast, or conversely, trying to use plants and trees to blend the building into nature, can help turn an average build into something that has a lasting impression on its local area.

Look at examples for ideas

Timber cladding has been used in construction for many years and there are lots of amazing examples of architects and builders using cladding in creative and innovative ways. By looking through these examples, you can get a better feel for all the different type of opportunities and possibilities you can achieve with timber cladding.

Final Thoughts

Timber cladding is a fantastic building material with plenty of scope to create innovative buildings. By ensuring you use timber cladding effectively, you can make sure you get the most out of your building and create something both stunning and functional.

For help in deciding how to use timber cladding effectively in your building project

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C16 Treated carcassing timber (T)45mm (W)70mm (L)2400mm Pack

For constructional applications both internally & externally where a grade stamp is specified such as: house extensions, loft conversions, floor joists above DPC & suspended decking joists Treated to help prolong the timber's life and protect against rot or insect attack Slow grown & kiln dried to ...

Geom Limestone Cladding (L)2400 mm (W)250 mm (T)10

10mm gap required between panel and light fittings Withstands temperatures up to 60°C Durable and will not discolour

Hardwood Plywood Sheet (Th)5mm (W)1220mm (L)2440mm

This Plywood sheet can be used for Wall sheathing, flooring, roofing, general construction and renovation work Wall sheathing, flooring, roofing, general construction and renovation work When used externally all faces and edges should be treated with an appropriate preserver This product is included in our free ...

MDF D shape moulding (T)6mm (W)30mm (L)2400mm

It is prefinished for quick and easy installation It is easy to fix using pins or adhesive depending on the end use A cost-effective solution to mend and cover rough edges and add a decorative touch to unfinished and ugly edges and corners

Exterior timber cladding and rainscreens

Exterior timber cladding is a popular facade that can add warmth to a building and provide a sustainable option over brick or alternative finishes. At Timber Focus, our exterior wall claddings include ThermoWood® cladding and softwood cladding.

Both our ThermoWood® claddings and softwood claddings are sourced from well managed and sustainable forests, are PEFC certified, and are available from stockists nationwide. To find out more about ThermoWood® and Softwood claddings and the available profiles, click on the options below.

ThermoWood® exterior cladding

Timber Focus ThermoWood® exterior cladding is produced by heat treating Finnish grown pine and spruce to temperatures in excess of 200 degrees centigrade. The resulting product is an altogether more durable and stable timber, an ideal material for use in exposed areas such as external wall claddings and rainscreens. At Timber Focus , we have a range of standard and special order profiles which are popular in commercial applications. View our ThermoWood Cladding profiles.

Softwood exterior cladding

Timber Focus Softwood exterior cladding is kiln dried for increased durability and machined with precision. This gives flexibility on the finish and style you want to achieve as it can be stained, varnished, painted and treated. At Timber Focus, we have a range of standard profiles to choose from. View our Softwood Cladding profiles.

Timber Cladding. At Timber Focus in Ireland all of our cladding is environmentally sustainable, low carbon, thermally efficent and aesthetically pleasing material that provides an effective decorative covering for external building facades and interiors.

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T&G Cabin Walling 193x47mm Treated 3.6Mtr

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Shiplap Cladding Board Treated & Smooth 144mm x 18mm 4.8M

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Western Red Cedar TGV Cladding 94x18mm 2.75Mtr (4x1" by 9ft)

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Western Red Cedar TGV Cladding 94x18mm 3.06Mtr (4x1" by 10ft)

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Western Red Cedar TGV Cladding 94x18mm 3.36Mtr (4x1" by 11ft)

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Western Red Cedar TGV Cladding 94x18mm 3.65Mtr (4x1" by 12ft)

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Red Cedar PAO 44x44mm 2.45mtr (2x2" x 8ft)

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Red Cedar PAO 44x44mm 3.36mtr (2x2" x 11ft)

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Red Cedar L Angle 44x44mm 2.44mtr (2x2" x 8ft)

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Red Cedar L Angle 44x44mm 2.75mtr (2x2" x 9ft)

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Siberian Larch TGV Cladding 94x18mm 3.05Mtr (4x1" by 10ft)

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Siberian Larch TGV Cladding 94x18mm 4.05Mtr (4x1" by 13ft)

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Timber Focus in Ireland Profiles

We provide a range of standard cladding profiles including secret nail (tongue and groove), face fix, shiplap and many others. If you cannot find the profile you are looking for here, contact a member of our sales team info@timberfocus.com

Timber Focus is the leading manufacturer and supplier of Timber Cladding in Ireland. We manufacturer our Cladding in our own factory and every board of cladding is CE Marked in accordance with EN 14915:2006 Solid Wood Cladding. We can machine a wide range of naturally durable species including Western Red Cedar, Siberian Larch, DuraWood, Accoya, European Oak and Iroko. Our range, most of which is either FSC™ or PEFC certified, has been carefully selected to ensure that it meets the highest standards of quality at the most competitive prices. We can also offer in-house services such as fire treatment and pre-treatments and pre-finishing.

Our Timber Cladding Showroom is available to visit (by appointment) where a full range of timber profiles and species can be viewed and the finer details of your project can be discussed with our Cladding experts.

Why use timber cladding?

Timber Cladding is a contemporary, yet classic solution to exterior building finishes. Few man-made materials can match the quality of beautiful and natural wood. Timber is a material that is both aesthetically pleasing and endlessly practical and is also the world’s only natural renewable construction resource. Timber cladding is a popular option where attractive appearance is important along with durability and resistence to weather. Corell Timber’s claddings are machined from Western Red Cedar, Siberian Larch, Accoya, Iroko, Heat Treated Softwoods & Hardwoods, European Oak.

Timber cladding offers designers a unique combination of practical, aesthetic and environmental advantages:

Practical advantages

It’s a lightweight material offering protective and decorative design functions

Dry installation means external envelope is quicker to install

Elimination of heavy masonry outer walls reduces size and cost of foundations.

Cladding panels may be factory pre-fabricated complete with insulation and breather membrane.

Wide choice of softwoods, hardwoods and modified woods to suite all budgets.

Performance easily enhanced by preservative treatment, wood modification, flame retardants and surface coatings

Outstanding thermal and sound insulation properties

Suitable for both new build and renovation projects

Ease of repair

Aesthetics advantages

Timber is a natural material, warm and comforting

It is attractive in grain and colour

Wide availability of styles, textures and finish options encourages design innovation.

Easily rejuvenated or redecorated

Environmental advantages

Timber is a renewable resource

Source certification schemes ensure its sustainability

Low carbon footprint – requires less energy to produce than any other construction material

Growing trees remove CO₂ from the atmosphere. Using wood stimulates the expansion of managed forests to absorb more of this global warming gas.

Major potential for re-use or recycling at end of life

As climate change and CO₂ reduction assumes growing importance in building design, timber cladding provides the ideal cost effective solution. Specifying timber has major environmental benefits over other materials

External timber cladding has been a well-established feature of buildings in the UK & Ireland and particularly Northern Europe for many centuries.

Traditionally, timber cladding has either been left unpainted and allowed to naturally weather; or been lovingly repainted every spring, as evidenced in the many picturesque towns and villages around the shores of the Baltic.

Today, timber cladding and facades are becoming increasingly fashionable in modern buildings, but the requirements of modern styles and building techniques demand a more adventurous colour palette combined with simpler and less frequent maintenance.

Factory finished cladding, allowing machine application of high build coatings and protective treatments under controlled conditions, can offer a significant extension of maintenance cycles; but cladding exposed on the face of a building presents major challenges for even the toughest coating.

The selection of a stable timber species; the design, dimensions and grain orientation of the board; and the choice and selection of fixings all play a major part in determining maintenance frequency and ultimate service life: whilst the quality of site installation and fitting work is also crucial in ensuring a successful project outcome.

This information sheet examines some of the key design and installation factors involved in specifying a successful and durable factory finished cladding system; provides typical specifications for factory painted cladding; gives some indications of expected service life for a range of timber species and finishing systems, and finally offers practical maintenance guidelines.

External Timber Cladding Coating Systems

All coating systems require maintenance to maintain their decorative appearance and it is important to recognise this when specifying coated cladding.

Opaque finishes have the longest maintenance intervals and are the easiest to repair and maintain.

Translucent finishes maintain the natural aesthetic appearance of the timber substrate but allow more UV light to penetrate to the timber surface. This disrupts the surface, increasing stress on the coating film, which results in earlier coating breakdown and requires more frequent maintenance.

If maintenance is not carried out early enough, the timber surface will begin to discolour and degrade (in the same way that untreated timber cladding does) and this can make maintenance more time consuming and restoring the original appearance of translucent finishes difficult.

Consistent application of the coating system is vital for long-term performance. Although wet film measurements are a useful process control test, checking and maintaining uniform dry film thickness across the cladding board is the best assurance of in-service performance.

The specified average dry film thickness for a Teknos factory applied coating system is 100µm, with an absolute minimum dry film thickness at any individual point on the surface of 80µm.

The sealing of all exposed end grain is critical to prevent in-service moisture ingress. Moisture ingress will result in significantly increased localised dimensional movement, mould growth, staining of the substrate under the coating system and coating adhesion failure. If left unrectified, substrate failure will occur.

The notes below give guidance to Architects and Designers on the specification, design and installation of factory finished cladding. Following this guidance and selecting the appropriate Teknos coating system will help ensure optimum in service performance.

External Timber Cladding Materials & Design

Timber selection

Timbers should be selected to minimise defects; chemically modified and heat treated timbers, which can offer improved stability, can also be considered. Timber selection should be guided by BS EN 942 Standards with, in the case of European Redwood, use of J2 graded section which minimises knot and other natural defects not covered by the Teknos warranty.

Timber selection must be in accordance with the durability, use, and exposure conditions described in BS EN 350 and BS EN 335. Where the natural durability of the timber falls outside the requirements of BS EN 335-2, it must be preservative treated as per BS EN 599-1.

When using double vacuum preservative impregnation, particularly with solvent-based materials, the manufacturer’s recommended drying times (typically 2-14 days) must be followed before coating. If using a water-based, surface applied, preservatives, such as Teknol Aqua 1410 or Aqua Primer 2907, the boards must be factory coated, on all surfaces, to a minimum dry film thickness of 80 µm before site exposure to comply with BS EN 599-1.

Modified timber, such as Accoya meets durability of Class 1, but treatment with either Teknol Aqua 1410 or Aqua Primer 2907 is recommended to provide additional resistance to staining by non-destructive Blue Stain fungi.

Timber Cladding Profile Design

All exposed edges and internal and external mould details must have a minimum 3mm radius, to avoid thinning of the coating.

All non-vertical surfaces must allow efficient water shedding, with a minimum slope angle of not less than 15o.

All component profiles to follow best practice design recommendations and for cladding as described in the relevant Trada, Napier and BRE publications. Key points to note:

Installation and design must include air gaps at the top and bottom of the facade to allow ventilation of the back of the boards and preclude moisture ingress.

A chalk line or jig block should be used to obtain 3mm clearance between board joints, allowing for board expansion and contraction in service

Profile design should allow for individual boards to be removed and replaced without damaging adjacent boards or incurring significant maintenance cost.

Cladding profile design should maximise water shedding to encourage rainwater to run off and eliminate traps for standing water.

Stress grooves must be machined into the back face of the boards to minimise warping and twisting.

Building Design

Reducing exposure stress will significantly reduce maintenance and increase the durability of a coating system. Where possible building design should give consideration to roof overhangs and recessing clad sections, normal design features in European countries where clad buildings are common. Avoiding or limiting cladding features on elevations exposed to direct weathering should also be considered.

Fixings

The design should incorporate concealed fixing where possible. Moisture ingress through surface fixings will cause localised saturation and discolouration of the timber, creating a weak spot for Stain development and leading to localised failure.

If factory finished Cladding boards are fixed through the face, caps and fillers will help protect the fixing and a final site applied finish is required to ensure the integrity of the coating system.

Factory Finishing

During processing and factory coating, cladding moisture content should be controlled following the guidelines set out in BE EN 942. As a broad rule of thumb, the moisture content of cladding during final fit should approximate to the equilibrium moisture content of the cladding in service.

Most modern factory finished cladding coating systems use water based acrylic resins because of their durability and flexibility. These systems dry much faster than traditional solvent paints, allowing for faster handling, but require a period of time to fully cure before developing full water resistance. A minimum temperature of 15oC is recommended during coating and drying operations and Teknos’ recommended overcoating and drying schedules must be followed at all times.

When using vacuum or brush coaters, ensure the coating is uniformly applied to achieve the specified dry film thickness across all weathered surfaces. Uneven film application will reduce service life and require more frequent maintenance.

Non exposed surfaces should be coated to a minimum 60µ dry film thickness (80µ dft where a surface applied preservative is used) to provide protection and reduce stresses on the board.

All end grain must be sealed with 2 coats of Teknoseal 4000 in accordance with Teknos’ cladding system specifications. This is especially important on finished boards cut during installation.

Transport and site storage

Boards must be protected from the elements during transport.

Site storage areas should be well ventilated and not subject to extremes of temperature. Remove any airtight packaging before storage to ensure free ventilation and prevent condensation forming. Store the boards off the ground on suitable bearers.

If stacking finished boards face to face, always interleave with a protective paper or “Jiffy Foam”. Avoid films that contain Plasticisers as these will adhere to the coating surface.

Under no circumstances should boards get wet before installation.

Installation, Storage and Wall Construction

Important Installer Responsibilities:

Seal all site cuts with 2 coats of Teknoseal 4000 end grain sealer

Use a chalk line story pole or jig block to obtain 3mm clearance between board joints

Nails must penetrate solid wood (sheathing and stud) by 30mm. Nailing to sheathing alone does not properly secure the cladding

Claddings must not be installed over wet sheathing. Use kiln-dried sheathing and strapping. Allow rain-soaked materials to dry prior to installation.

Butt joints must be tight, treated with 2 coats of end grain sealer, and made over solid wood to provide secure nailing.

Do not lift pieces to allow for alignment. Cut along the top and touch up the cut. Raising one end may result in unlocking.

Making Walls Waterproof

Weatherproofing exterior walls require the proper application of an approved sheathing membrane under the cladding. The purpose of the sheathing membrane is to provide a continuous barrier to prevent drafts and the entry of wind-driven rain into the wall cavity.

Joints in the cladding are not designed to prevent passage of wind and rain. Passage of wind and moisture into the wall may occur, with sustained exposure to strong winds. Moisture may be driven through nail penetrations and overlap joints of sheathing membrane. In such exposures, improved resistance against moisture penetration may be obtained by a modified construction technique known as the Rain Screen Method in which the cladding is fastened to vertical wood strapping placed over the sheathing membrane and attached to the wall studs. This construction technique provides an air space for wind driven moisture to flow by gravity down the back face of the cladding to vents at the bottom of the wall. To maintain the Teknos warranty, cladding must be installed on strapping.

Installing over Rigid Insulation

Timber cladding should not be applied directly over rigid insulation. Rigid foam sheathing can cause moisture to accumulate on the back of cladding, causing staining, buckling, and damage to finish coats. Application over rigid foam sheathing must meet the following conditions:

Cladding must be applied to strapping, creating an air space between cladding and rigid foam or fibreglass.

Strapping must be a full 30mm thick and kiln dried. The airspace allows for the venting of accumulated moisture.

Use thicker cladding patterns in widths of 150mm or less. Thick, narrow cladding is more stable than thinner, wider patterns and better able to resist dimensional changes.

Lighter opaque colours will maximise heat reflection and reduce dimensional movement.

Caulking

If Caulk is used where cladding meets corners, windows, doors and trim, use colour matched or clear caulking. Take care to avoid creating water traps or inhibiting ventilation of the back of the boards and, as an alternative in critical areas, consider the use of cover moulds in jointing details.

To complement this External Timber Cladding Installation & Maintenance guide we provide practical training and support to ensure its coatings achieve optimum performance.

Timber Focus Ltd are an Independent ‘Timber & Sheet Material Importer, Sawmiller & Merchant’ who still believe in the old traditional values of QUALITY and SERVICE

Timber Focus Ltd has an excellent reputation for consistently providing high quality products and service. This is based on its strong belief in the principles of unbeatable quality, wide selection, dedicated service and prompt delivery, and to provide you, our customer with genuine value for money.

This enviable reputation stems from the dedIcation, expertise and loyalty of the staff, many of whom have more than forty years of experience in the timber trade .

All of the timber products we offer are sourced from sustainable forests and where possible certified to FSC & PEFC and National Standards.

Timber Focus Ltd are based and operate from extensive undercover storage facilities in Stoke on Trent.

Timber Focus Ltd stock a vast range of good quality planed timber in various sizes and also a wide selection of patterns for Skirting boards, Architraves, Beadings and Mouldings. All of our Sawn Treated Carcassing Timber is kiln-dried, regularised, stress-graded to C16 / C24 and Eased Edge and mainly stored under cover. We also stock a wide selection of Doors, Hardwoods, Primed MDF Mouldings, Fencing and Decking products.

In addition to the standard sizes of Timber, Doors, Plywood, Chipboard, MDF and Veneered products kept in stock, other sizes or species can be obtained within just a few days.

Stock items such as Garden decking, Railway sleepers and Hardwood flooring have increased in popularity due to the many features regularly seen on TV.

Timber Focus Ltd also stock a comprehensive range of Ironmongery, Door Furniture, Power & Hand Tools and an excellent selection of Nails, Bolts, Screws, Metal Fixings and Adhesives, all of which are available from our Trade & DIY Shop.

Timber Focus Ltd have a modern sawmill operation to suit the needs of our customers own specifications.

A leading range of certified timber cladding, available from Timber Focus Ltd.

Timber Cladding Types

Our family of timber cladding products includes:

Pine – affordable and practical

Larch - durable and attractive softwood

Western Red Cedar - the number one choice for timber cladding applications

Accoya - Class One durability engineered softwood cladding

Thermowood – engineered for increased stability

Hardwood timber cladding - various durable species including Cumaru, Red Louro and Ipe

We also supply Cedar Shingles, a durable and lightweight material ideal for cladding the roof and side of buildings, such as sheds, garages and summer-houses.

Profiles

We produce a range of standard and bespoke profiles to suit all applications, and can offer expert advice to ensure that the most appropriate product is specified for each project.

Bespoke profiles: If you require a profile that is not available from our standard range, then we are happy to machine bespoke patterns as required.

Timber Focus is one of the UK's leading wood cladding suppliers. The external finish of a building can hugely improve its overall appeal. Wood cladding will add enormously to the aesthetic of any structure. Partial cladding can modernise and traditionalise new or existing buildings in equal measure.

Only the best quality larch logs sourced from British forests are used in the milling process. Cladding boards come from heartwood based selection and are kiln dried and appearance graded.

Suitable for domestic and commercial applications, British Larch has comparable durability to imported Siberian Larch and is most commonly used uncoated. British-grown larch is typically warmer in appearance than its Siberian counterpart. It has a rich heartwood colour, exhibiting more grain character and displaying a greater number of knots.

Our Timeless Timber cladding boards are manufactured under the TDCA CladMark, a quality assurance scheme that verifies our factory production control procedures to ensure quality consistency.

Blank

Our blank Timeless cladding can blend harmoniously with the natural environment or create a striking contrast in many environments.

Machined

Timeless shiplap cladding can provoke a sense of balance with most surroundings, providing an array of stand-out looks.

Additional services

Additional timber cladding-related services, available from Timber Focus Ltd, include:

Kilning - to provide the optimum consistency and performance

Machining – a large range of standard profiles is complemented by our ability to supply bespoke patterns where required

Fire Treatment – we can supply a range of industrial pre-treatments to both cladding and sub-strates, that will comply with any specification

Fully / Part Finished – we can supply a range of premium factory applied exterior coatings, to help maintain the look and finish of the material

Our sales and technical teams are also available to talk through the application and use of the cladding to help provide information on the important issues of choosing the right materials, finishing, methods of fixing and maintenance.

Timber Focus offer a range of Cladding and Shingles, in a number of standard profiles and species including Western Red Cedar, Larch, European Oak and Sweet Chestnut.

In addition we also offer Cladding in thermally modified Redwood and a range unique to Timber Focus in the UK; Siparila, a factory painted Spruce Cladding from Finland.

Western Red Cedar Shingles are also available and to complete the range, Timber Focus stock roofline products from the SAM® Trimax range.

We can manufacture Cladding to your exact specifications, creating bespoke profiles and sourcing alternative species.

Through our membership of the TDCA, Timber Focus can provide professional installation advice and comprehensive product support.

Our team are on hand to help you choose the right product for your project making Timber Focus your ideal Timber cladding and shingle supplier.

Buy direct from the mill for exceptional Timber Cladding prices.

We are specialists in the milling of high quality timber cladding and decking, we have many years of industry experience.

Our prices are always very competitive. We are able to offer the clearest grade timber or grades showing more natural defects if budget demands.

We offer unrivalled quality, expertise and customer service, giving advice and guidance if required. We also deliver on time to any location throughout the UK .

As well as providing a diverse range of standard products, we also mill non standard timber cladding and decking profiles. We can make cutters to customer drawings or match an a sample. Often customers mix wide and narrow cladding profiles which can look particularly attractive and can add interest to large expanse of timber.

We take pride in our work, and we care about the environment. All of our timber is legally and is sustainably sourced, we are both FSC® and PEFC certified. We do not mill any logs from tropical Forests.

Timber is milled to order and delivered directly to site ensuring the cladding is fresh and ready to instal.

Call us on 0161 504 0011, purchase from our special offers, or click here to send us an enquiry

Quality Products Direct from the Mill.

Because we mill our own timber we can take extra care to ensure the finished cladding is to grade.

We refine the grade by removing split pieces or any boards with unacceptable defects.

We can offer advise in the selection of timber species and profile that will work the best for each project. Please send us your ideas in sketch form or site drawings if you have them. We can also send you samples to help with planning approval.

This Website should provide plenty of information and help with timber and cladding choice along with trim details. There is also a download section where you will find useful related publications.

Titles include the following.

External wood cladding (pdf) download.

Profiles suitable for vertical boarding (pdf) download

Typical detail of window in timber with vertical board-on-board cladding (pdf) download

Timber cladding fact sheet (pdf) download

Cedar Cladding

The first choice for timber cladding. We specialise in the best of the best, high quality Canadian Western Red Cedar.

Advantages:

Can be specified as being almost clear of knots.
Sustainable resource & tightly controlled by the Canadian Government.
Will rapidly weather to an attractive silver grey colour or the wood can be treated to maintain its attractive non uniform colour.
One of the most dimensionally stable of timbers - Cedar will have minimal shrinkage & cupping. Splits are also less of a problem than with other timbers.
Naturally durable - Canadian Western red cedar is very durable without treatment.
Canadian Western red Cedar is classed as 2 (Durable) according to BS-EN 350-2-1994.
Cedar Cladding is resistant to fungal staining.
Cedar is a very light weight timber which is easy to machine. No pre-drilling for fixings are required.

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Larch Cladding

Advantages:

Can be specified as having a limited number of knots.
Sustainable and increasing resource.
The heartwood is naturally durable.
A hard timber.

Larch can tend to split & move so allowance in design must be made for this.

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Thermowood Cladding

Thermowood is a heat treated redwood pine.
Developed as an economical alternative to western red cedar.

Advantages:

Dimensionally stable.
Has an attractive dark hardwood like appearance.
Does not require further treatment.

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Contemporary Design

Timber cladding is popular because it can give an attractive contemporary design while offering a very low carbon footprint. Timber has been recognised as one of the least carbon intensive building materials, it can be very economical too and we are able to offer various grades to fit your budget.

You can find some great examples of how timber cladding has been used effectively in our gallery or at: http://www.woodawards.com.

Care must be taken in selecting timber species, we can offer full advice in this respect. Care must also be taken in choosing the correct cladding profile. Some are best for horizontal and others for vertical applications. A Feather edge profile can be great for barn conversions and we can offer this with a sawn or planed finish. Please take a look at our profiles page.

We can mill any other timber cladding profile, just send us a sketch or phone for advice. We also have a page showing trim we have previously milled, we can do others so please ask.

Benefits of Timber Cladding

Improved Insulation

Timber Cladding can offer energy cost savings along with improved insulation properties.
Weight savings along with timber frames and lightweight roofs an offer significant weight savings compared with masonry. Foundation widths and depths can therefore be reduced.

Design Flexibility

Modern contemporary and traditional designs can be easily achieved..
Timber cladding can reduce construction lead times and therefore reduce build costs.
Renovation and future proofing new builds is also a real benefit.

Use of Natural Resources

As an environmentally friendly and renewable natural resource wood cladding is accepted as a low environmental impact material. This compares favourably with non renewable materials.

Custom Timber Milling Service

Having a cutter grinding shop allows us to make cutters to machine any shape. Bespoke timber cladding profiles are often requested, we can match an existing offcuts or we can produce cutters to a drawing.

If there are specific trim requirements for window or door surrounds for example this is not a problem for us.

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Why order from Timber Focus.

Reliability.
Being a small company we are able to take extra care to ensure your order is as specified and delivered on time. We take care to ensure the lengths are suitable for your build also that all trim and corners are going to be suitable. Often customers are surprised in how much detail we request before we mill the timber. We find that extra care taken at ordering can save time onsite.

Experience.
Because we mill the timber and have been doing so for many years we are able to ensure all our cladding and machined to achieve the very best finish.

Quality.

When sawn stock is imported there are often pieces with fork lift damage and some pieces have end splits which can occur when milling. At Timber Focus we take extra care in pulling any boards with these defects as they go through the mill. We are unusual in this respect being able to take this additional care due to our small size enabling us to specialise. Larger companies tend to mill every piece in the pack and deliver to the customer whatever is produced.

We are therefore very confident in being able to offer some of the very best quality Timber Cladding available in the UK.

Let Us Inspire You

You can find some great examples of how timber has been used effectively in our Timber cladding gallery or at http://woodawards.com/winners/

We use our extensive experience gained within the industry to source the very best timber and machine this to exacting standards. We can supply stained softwood, Thermowood, Western red Cedar in timber cladding and decking.

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Manufacturing British timber products for over 100 years

Timber Focus is the countries largest and most established hardwood sawmill. From British logs cut in our own sawmills we offer an extensive range of sawn hardwoods for joinery and furniture making, as well as oak beams, timber cladding and hardwood flooring for commercial and residential buildings. Please visit us in Wiltshire to browse samples and discuss your project in our oak framed showroom, or come and select from our stocks of planed and sawn timber boards. With over 4000M3 of sawn and machined timber in stock we have plenty to choose from.

Timber Cladding Suppliers

Timber cladding is an increasingly popular choice for finishing the outside of commercial and domestic properties. Known also as timber weatherboarding or timber siding, it is an attractive and economical way to finish the exterior of both old and new buildings, as well as adding a layer of defence.

There are many different laying styles for cladding including square edge, feather edge, ship lap and tongue and groove. Cladding is often used for exterior products such as walls, garages and sheds. However, it can also be treated for use for interior projects.

Some of the timber species suitable for Cladding:

(click on the links below to view more information about each specie):

Western Red Cedar	Douglas Fir
Siberian Larch	European Oak
Dark Red Meranti	European Redwood
Iroko

The suitability of each type of timber depends on the project the cladding will be used for, your budget and preferences in colour. If you are unsure of which timber would be best for your project, contact one of our friendly experts. For more information on our bespoke services, see our timber cladding services page.

Timber Focus are a leading online timber merchant in the UK, supplying timber cladding to the joinery, carpentry, construction and building trade at competitive prices. To find out more about our timber cladding supplier services and the products available, get in touch with our friendly staff who will be happy to help. To Contact Us, please click HERE

We now offer Next Day and Saturday delivery, along with Same Working Day collection! Find out more...

You can also take a look at some of our other products by clicking on the links below:

Feather Edge Timber

Timber Decking

Air Dried Timber Oak Beams

Charred Timber Cladding – Shou Sugi Ban

Our charred timber cladding is a modern application of the ancient Japanese art of charring timber to provide a beautiful and long lasting timber cladding. This is a technique that we have over 10 years of expertise in. The manufacturing process is detailed, accurate and dangerous; one that we have perfected…

At Timber Focus manufacture Charred Timber Products in the UK

Traditional techniques are used by us to offer uniqueness to each individual project. There are many finishes and textures we can provide for interior and exterior projects. From the traditional highly charred fragile looking to the sleek and contemporary finish; we provide them all.

We produce Shou Sugi Ban to order. We supply standard and bespoke profiles, multiple timber species and in all dimensions – all on specification.

Using the ancient Japanese art of charring timber, Shou Sugi Ban provides our cladding with a beautiful and long-lasting finish. The process of manufacturing is one of detail, accuracy and danger – a technique that we have perfected over 10 years.

Based in Amersham Buckinghamshire, we supply across the UK and Europe and can manufacture charred timber cladding to your exact specification, making a unique product especially for you. Our products are usually chosen for their uniqueness, quality and ability to match a wide range of specifications.

Charred Accoya® Cladding

Our charred Accoya® cladding is exclusively manufactured in the UK by our wonderful team of skilled craftsmen. This stable and durable timber allows for a distinctive and beautiful Shou Sugi Ban finish for a unique and eye-catching feature that will last for years. Available in a wide range of dimensions and profiles to order.

Charred Kebony Cladding

Charred Kebony Cladding has a beautiful and distinct finish; rich and dark in colour and a unique patina. It is exclusively manufactured in the UK by our wonderful team of skilled craftsmen and is one of our most durable materials. Available in a wide range of dimensions and profiles to order.

Lathams Yūkari Cladding

This new range of timber is made exclusively available through James Latham. It is manufactured in the UK by our wonderful team of skilled craftsmen and bring a wide variety of unique textures that will enhance your space, whether inside or out. Lathams Yukari cladding is fully sustainable and FSC certified.

Charred Oak Cladding

The Japanese art of burning wood is used for our Charred Oak Cladding. This provides a long-lasting and beautiful finish that we can expertly design, supply and install for you. The process of manufacturing is one of detail, accuracy and danger – a technique that we have perfected over 10 years.

Charred Oak Flooring

A collection of Interior flooring which delicately intoxicates our senses. It will captivate, seduce and hypnotize your most hidden desires. This flooring is truly incomparable to any other flooring brand and with up to five manual handcrafted processes in each board. A declaration of finesse and unsurpassed beauty.

Charred Larch Cladding

Larch Charred Cladding is best described as ‘wabi-sabi’ – an ancient Japanese view centred on the acceptance imperfection, expressing itself in a unique and beautiful way. It is exclusively manufactured in the UK by our wonderful team of skilled craftsmen

Specialist Wall Cladding

The art of creating cladding and wall panelling with natural timber boards showing only an enhanced grain is something that we have perfected. Sometimes less is more, so we work the natural grain of the wood by hand to create a timber board that simply highlights the beauty of the natural grain and nothing more.

Charred Cedar Cladding

Charred cedar cladding can only be described as ‘Wabi – Sabi’ nature expressing itself in the most captivating display. Manufactured in the UK by our dedicated team of skilled craftsmen. #Brutalcolourism

Timber Focus are Timber Agents for Puidukoda OU from the Baltics. Timber Focus are landed stockists for the Estonian Baltic States sawmill Estonia, Sweden , Latvia and have a substantial stock holding at Ipswich, offering a full range of K.D. Regularised Carcassing, Battens, Long Lengths , CLS and Decking black painted cladding, white painted cladding and painted featheredge. These can all be treated to order at the port with the new rapid steam drying process.

Timber Focus Agents have more than 25 years’ experience in the timber business and offer a professional sales and a nationwide distribution service.

Planed Softwood

Timber Agents, Brokers & Wholesalers - Planed Softwood Suppliers

The most economical way to purchase planed softwood sections is through direct import from Estonia, Baltics Sweden and Finland where the modern milling facilities provide a far more cost effective solution than that within the UK.

Here at Timber Focus we enjoy long term relationships with several well established key players in the supply of quality / value for money planed redwood. Shipments of approximately 50m3 - 60m3 can be made to suit individual specification / requirements, predominantly packs truck bundled with an average length span but in some cases where necessary packed to length specifications are feasible. We supply a lot of prepainted timber cladding in black painted featheredge, white painted featheredge and fire retardant timber cladding to Euro Class B from Puidukoda OU.

We are also able to offer laminated Redwood sections suitable for window / door manufacture and wider section products such as staircase newels.

Planed Redwood Sections

Ex 12mm

Ex 16mm

Ex 19mm

Ex 25mm

Ex 32mm

Ex 38mm

Ex 50mm

Ex 75mm

Ex 100mm (Heart Free material)

Planed Whitewood Sections

We are also able to supply planed whitewood sections, in particular:-

Ex 22mm for standard merchanting stock

Ex 22mm wider boards, ie Ex 22mm x 275mm for stair tread material.

Ex 32mm and Ex 38mm for door linings.

Remember - We can make up mixed loads of 50m3 - 60m3 that include both planed softwood and softwood mouldings / skirtings and architraves - an extremely economical way to purchase your planed and mouldings stock.

Timber Focus offers one of the most comprehensive ranges of hardwoods and clear softwoods available in the UK, with over 40 species available both in sawn loose and in packs including our exclusive Red Grandis.

We can also source other species on request.

All of our products are responsibly sourced, with many certified species available. Our sawn selected orders are hand picked by our skilled staff, turning and selecting to your requirements. We offer a comprehensive range of machining and manufacturing services.
Timber Focus can help you choose the most appropriate species for your project.

Timber Focus is a leading timber wholesaler if there is any timber you cannot find please get in touch

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The Timber Focus Team

We specialise in the importation, manufacture, distribution and branding of quality and sustainable softwood timber products.

Our core customers are timber and builders merchants and our continued focus is to supply quality softwood products, in convenient quantities, quickly and at competitive prices. Our ability to meet the quality, price and service expectation our customers demand, stems from our historic and continued investment in manufacturing infrastructure coupled with a desire to build long term trading relationships with both customers and suppliers alike.

WE ARE ONE OF THE LARGEST TIMBER & BUILDING PRODUCT SUPPLIERS
IN THE COUNTRY

WE ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

From being high class furniture manufacturers circa 2017 to present day timber suppliers, sheet materials, importers and builders providers, the name Timber Focus has always been associated with quality products.

One of Britain and Ireland’s largest sawmills; Timber Focus is a leading timber products supplier, and has pioneered biomass renewable energy in the British Isles. The business has grown organically, and through acquisition and investment in the latest processing technologies.

Timber Focus timber products portfolio includes construction timber, fencing and landscaping products and pallet and packaging material.

Timber Focus has led the development of the market for wood pellet fuel in Ireland and Britain.

Timber Focus operates biomass Combined Heat and Power plants that produce renewable energy. Residual heat from electricity generation is used to dry locally sourced woodfibre that is then processed into high-energy fuel pellets – marketed under the company’s brites brand, displacing 750 million litres of oil in homes, commercial premises and industry.

Timber Focus have been importing timber into the UK and Ireland for over 175 years.
Focused on the successful and professional delivery of softwood timber to our customers.

Imported Timber

Specialists in the import and distribution of slow-grown, quality softwood timber. Supplied from Scandinavia, Germany, the Baltics, Russia, Canada and more.

Landed Stocks

One of the largest stocks of softwood timber products in the country, meeting the individual needs of customers throughout the UK and Ireland.

Softwood Solutions

From landed stocks to bespoke orders delivered direct from the mill, our experienced and specialist team can meet the most demanding requirements.

Vacuum Coated Cladding - Coloured Finish

Consistent, high quality finish

Vacuum Coated Scotlarch® cladding | John O'Groats | GLM Architects & Surveyors

Timber Focus’s vacuum coated cladding guarantees a consistent, high quality finish and optimal long term product performance.

Due to the increasing popularity of painted cladding, as an alternative to naturally weathered timber, Timber Focus manufacture vacuum coated cladding at our modern in-house coating facility; the first of its kind in Scotland and Estonia. By treating the timber under factory-controlled conditions we can guarantee that the application will be of a consistently high standard, and that the resulting end-product will offer enhanced aesthetic and durability properties as well as a reduced maintenance cycle.

Painted Timber Cladding

Stained and painted timber cladding continues to be a popular choice among Timber Focus clients.

We can offer a number of in-house painted timber cladding solutions. Through our in-house paint system in the U.K and also working with our partner suppliers in Switzerland and Estonia , we can offer:

Swiss Painted Timber Cladding

Specially selected Swiss White Fir logs are used, with full FSC certification to ensure total sustainability of forests through selective felling.

The timber is sawn to offer a ‘vertical grain’, slowly kiln dried to offer a consistent product, before hand-selecting the boards prior to machining to customers’ profile.

Long lengths heavy 5.0m are common, with finger jointed lengths available if required.

Selected profiles for the UK market, offering face and secret fix options.

A range of standard colours and stains available, with the option for full RAL colours if required

Warranty of 15 years depending on paint and colour.

A quality controlled environment which is quick and efficient, ensuring consistent quality throughout the order.

Can be supplied pre-treated with Euro Class B fire treatment, fully tested with the paint coatings we offer.

Significant saving in time, labour, and money.

Quick and efficient production and delivery process and back up stocks held in the U.K. for agreed supply contracts.

U.K. Painted Timber Cladding

Timber focus offer a fully factory finished coated option – working with Sikkens Wood Coatings’ Never Ending Impressions colour we are able to offer the natural appearance of timber with a full range of translucent colour to fit your project.

Developed by the Akzo Novel Aesthetic Centre, the Never Ending Impressions range has served major customers worldwide including Walt Disney and McDonald’s.

View more information on the coating and the colours on offer here.

A range of standard colours and stains available.

PEFC Certified Termowood is used as a substitute.

A quality controlled environment which is quick and efficient, ensuring consistent quality throughout the order.

Significant saving in time, labour, and money VS on site application.

Non film-forming coatings – the translucent finish allows the natural timber grain to be seen through the coating.

European Redwood timber cladding available in an extensive range of profiles and colours. 10–15 year warranty depending on paint and colour.

Timber species with knots may have potential to exhibit knot exudation/ knot bleed. In order to avoid this, it is recommended to use a 3/4 Sides Clear product.

It is also recommended that this species is also pressure treated against rot and fungal decay prior to factory coating.

Standards:

Timber Focus timber cladding conforms to the European standard: Quality of timber (exposed surfaces) to EN 14915/ EN 15146/ EN 14519 – produced in accordance with factory production control for the selection, grading, machining and preservative treatment of solid wood cladding.

Painted and Pre-Stained Cladding

Summary

At Timber Focus we offer timber cladding in a wide range of pre-stained and painted finishes.

We have a pre-painted cladding service which provides a single base coat to all 4 sides of the board and a further two top coats to the outer face of the cladding. Planed Square Edge (PSE) items are painted on all four sides. We can offer a range of ‘standard’ finishes such as a clear coating with UV protection and water-based opaque colour finishes to the colour of your choice.

Over recent years, an increasing proportion of our Timber Cladding is painted or pre-stained on our premises before being delivered to the site.

We can source a number of colour match products available from Sikkens, Teknos, Crown and other leading manufacturers. All you need to do is supply us with a reference code or RAL colour number for the product and we can provide you with a price as soon as possible.

Appearance

Our factory-based coating system ensures that a consistent level of paint is applied to the painted cladding through a vacuum coater. This gives an excellent finish and the completed product looks fantastic with a huge range of colours available. We are always happy to provide samples on request free of charge.

Benefits

It is far more economical to have your timber cladding pre-strained or painted, as this negates the need for contractors to carry out painting work on the project site.

The process is also extremely quick – using our vacuum coater we are able to finish approximately 1.5-2m3 of painted cladding per hour.

Pre-staining or painting is also an important safety consideration as this means that no extra contractors will be needed on site to carry out work using scaffolding and taking up valuable space , which can often be at a premium.

Wear/Weathering

Our paints and coatings are all offered with a manufacturers expected lifespan, this is subject to their own individual specifications. Regular timber maintenance is required throughout painted timber’s lifespan, touching up or re-coating could be required after approximately two years. This is to ensure a good protective coating build up and added protection – particularly in areas of high traffic or exposure to the weather. Manufacturers guidelines on future maintenance are readily available.

Additional Information

Paint manufacturers’ instructions recommend a 3mm radius is applied to all outer edges of painted cladding profiles to ensure full adhesion of the coating. If you prefer a coating to a square edge profile this can still be done, but we cannot guarantee the lifespan of the coating if this option is chosen.

We require a lead time of 5-6 weeks drying time for water-based paints or finishes and 6-8 weeks for solvent-based. This allows a suitable drying period between coats, plus further time for the painted cladding to completely cureensuring that the timber will be dry enough to pack and wrap in protective polythene for transit to site.

It is recommended that if painted cladding timbers are not used immediately and are to be left for a while before installation, the boards are removed from the packaging, stored in a dry, well-ventilated area and separated to prevent moisture build up and sticking.

Quality Pre-Painted Featheredge Timber Cladding

Quality Decking’s Q-Clad high quality, pre-painted exterior timber cladding products can be used in most vertical exterior cladding situations or for creating striking close board fencing in your garden. Our quality cladding is designed to save time in installation, and provide a high quality painted finish that retains a stunning natural grain that only timber cladding can provide. Our painted feather edge cladding products come in either tongue and groove, or featheredge profile in a sawn face finish. The cladding can come pre-painted in either white or black colours. The timber used to make Q-Clad™ cladding timber cladding is slow grown Scandinavian PEFC Certified whitewood (Picea Abies). Our sustainable cladding is kiln dried to a specific moisture content suitable for external cladding use and preservative treated to Use Class 3.1 providing a 10-year warranty against fungal decay and insect attack (the warranty does not apply to the life of the paint coating).

Factory applied paint provides the best possible paint finish for timber. We strive to provide conditions for the best possible paint adhesion. The paint is a waterborne microporous system by Teknos, a well renowned Finnish commercial paint manufacturer. The more coats applied to the cladding means the greater paint 'build' and the greater the 'build' the better the finish and resistance to weathering. For over-painting we recommend the use of Bedec Barn Paints by Bedec Ltd or Dulux Weathershield® waterborne microporous system.

Purchase Quality Decking Cladding

To find your closest stockist of pre-painted featheredge timber cladding click here, or if you wish to buy online through one of Quality Decking’s trusted local stockists, then please click here.

Other Quality Decking Cladding Uses

Q-Clad cladding products can be used to create other garden features and projects to complement your Q-Deck Decking, Take a look in our decking ideas section and gallery for some inspiration.

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Q-Clad Pre-painted Black Timber Cladding (Featheredge) 24 x 7 x 175mm

Use Class 3

Q-Clad Pre-painted Black Timber Cladding (Rebated) 23 x 6 x 174mm

Use Class 3

Q-Clad Pre-painted White Timber Cladding (Rebated) 23 x 6 x 174mm

3.5 x 50mm Q-Clad-Tite Stainless Steel COLLATED Annular Shank Cladding Nail

We supply two different painted timber cladding options –Timber Focus pre-painted exterior cladding which offers a 10 year warranty against fungal decay (not the paint coat), this low cost option is offered in black or white (32 x 175mm) rebated featheredge profile.

In conjunction with our partner Puidukoda we also supply Silverwood coloured cladding.

Silverwood and Puidukoda is one of Europe’s leading manufacturers of Painted Timber cladding and as such is highly specified by architects & contractors due to 20 years industry experience, a product which is unique in its technical characteristics & most notably Silverwood’s ability to offer a comprehensive 10 year guarantee on the paint finish (maintenance-free), not to be confused with the durability of the product which is up to 50 years. This product is available in several different profiles and a large range of colours.

Key Features

Secret fix profile for an updated modern look and an easier more cost effective installation

10 year maintenance free guarantee against timber decay

10 year comprehensive maintenance free guarantee of the factory applied finish

Advantages

Norway Spruce treated to Class Use 3a, durable up to 50 years as a result of the combined timber treatment and the Silverwood factory applied paint finish

Cladding certified CTB B+ and CE marked.

Fire Retardant Cladding

Protection from fire

Protecting against the threat of fire is one of the most critical elements of any new build and, for projects such as schools and educational buildings, UK building regulations may stipulate that the timber cladding must be treated with a fire retardant.

In the above case, customers may wish to look at pressure impregnating the cladding prior to supply or, alternatively, surface coating the cladding once it is on-site.

Puidukoda and Timber Focus offers two main product solutions to customers: Sentrin FRX can be impregnated under factory-controlled conditions prior to supply or HR-Prof can be purchased and applied on-site. In addition to these solutions, fire cavity barriers are available in our online shop.

Timber Focus Wood Protection offers proven fire-retardant treatments for structural timbers and board products and a dedicated web site is now available.

Only accredited, approved and correctly applied fire-retardant treatments allow clients to effectively meet building control requirements and still produce stunning building designs using nature’s most versatile material. Lonza’s DRICON and NON-COM Exterior treatments provide these assurances and are available from our service treatment centre in West Yorkshire, UK.

Our facility operates to both ISO9001 and ISO14001 standards and is accredited by the UK Wood Protection Association’s Quality scheme.

DRICON is the only fire-retardant treated timber with BBA approval and NON-COM Exterior is the only fire-retardant treatment accepted by NHBC for exterior cladding timbers.

Proven fire-retardant treated timbers

Treatments will meet either Euroclass B or Euroclass C surface spread of flame requirements of EN 13501-1. We have global experience in the fire protection of timber and have extensive fire certification for a wide range of timber species in conjunction with Exova warringtonfire, the leading fire test body in Europe.

DRICON – fire-retardant treated timber for interior situations

DRICON is the only British Board of Agrément (BBA) approved fire-retardant treatment for timber and has recently celebrated 25 years of continuous BBA approval. A water-based, humidity-resistant (HR) type formulation, DRICON is designed to protect timbers and sheet materials to be used in interior situations.

Treatment involves pressure impregnation of the DRICON formulation into the timber, followed by careful kiln drying to return the timber to a specified moisture content. A wide range of solid timbers and plywoods are suitable for DRICON treatment.

DRICON treatment has the following accreditations:

UK Wood Protection Association approved product

Approved London Underground product

Approved Fire Protection Association product

Independently assessed and approved by the American Wood Preservers Association

Independently assessed and accredited with the Swedish Sitac Quality Mark

Approved by the National Access & Scaffolding Confederation for the protection of scaffold boards

Approved by Chiltern International against the TF2000 six-storey timber frame staircase test

NON-COM Exterior – fire-retardant treated timber for exterior and severe damp situations

NON-COM Exterior is a polymer-based, leach-resistant (LR) type formulation designed to protect timbers and sheet materials to be used in exterior and severe damp situations. In these exterior situations, NON-COM Exterior treated timbers can be used without a decorative coating in exterior situations. However, if a decorative coating is required, Timber Focus recommend the use of industrially applied DRYWOOD Woodstain for exclusive use on NON-COM Exterior treated timbers.

Treatment involves pressure impregnation of the NON-COM Exterior formulation followed by a careful kiln drying and heat curing process to return the timber to a specified moisture content. A wide range of solid timbers and plywoods are suitable for NON-COM Exterior treatment, as well as specific commodities, such as cedar shingles and shakes and Yorkshire boarding.

NON-COM Exterior treatment has the following accreditations:

UK Wood Protection Association approved product

National House Building Council (NHBC) accepted product for exterior timber cladding

Approved Fire Protection Association product

Continuing professional development (CPD) of fire-retardant treatments

Timber Focus offers a CPD-accredited presentation for fire-retardant treatments for timber through the CPD service.

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Superior Fire Protection from Timber Focus

When it is identified that fire protection is required for timber cladding there is a clear choice of industrially applied impregnation treatments or coating products.

Siberian Larch (SILA) Cladding

A popular choice due to its aesthetic beauty and excellent durability

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Timber Focus Siberian Larch (SILA) is the cladding of choice for many architects, contractors and self-builders, due to the fact that it is extremely versatile - being suitable for most external timber cladding applications - has excellent durability properties and displays attractive figuring.

SILA A/B® RW014 Rainscreen (120 x 20) - Unweathered

SILA A/B® 42 x 42mm angled section - Showing the effects of weathering after nine years

SILA A/B® RW009 - top 4 boards vacuum coated RAL9005 and bottom 3 vacuum coated FI046 (fixed with L-GoFix® SC9 black coated screws)

SILA A/B® RW014 Rainscreen (120 x 20) - Unweathered

SILA A/B® 42 x 42mm angled section - Showing the effects of weathering after nine years

SILA A/B® RW009 - top 4 boards vacuum coated RAL9005 and bottom 3 vacuum coated FI046 (fixed with L-GoFix® SC9 black coated screws)

SILA A/B® RW014 Rainscreen (120 x 20) - Unweathered

SILA A/B® 42 x 42mm angled section - Showing the effects of weathering after nine years

SILA A/B® RW009 - top 4 boards vacuum coated RAL9005 and bottom 3 vacuum coated FI046 (fixed with L-GoFix® SC9 black coated screws)

Appearance

Timber Focus’s SILA boards come in a warm mix of colours, from light reddish brown through to golden browns. When weathered the colour changes to a muted grey tone, which is desirable in many cladding projects.

With clearly marked annual growth rings, straight grain and relatively few knots the overall look displays attractive figuring with a contemporary look.

Important information regarding sawn-faced profiles or board on board arrangements

Siberian Larch is imported to the UK in board form. Depending on which mill it came from it will have variety of surface finishes. For example, circular sawn marks, twin arbour lines, paint marks, grease marks or compression marks from steel securing bands. To avoid an unsightly surface finish, Timber Focus skim the face of each board to provide a clean, unblemished fine sawn finish. See a short video of our skimming process below.

Grades and specification

We offer three grades; A/B, A+ and B/C, with the specifications being as stated below.

Timber Focus SILA A/B®

Timber Focus offers SILA A/B® grade which presents an ideal combination of durability with a clean, relatively knot free look and is ideal for design led projects. The specification for SILA A/B® is as follows:

Graded to BS1186-3 Part 4 Class 1; each board is practically centre free, one face will be sap free, tight live knots have a maximum 25mm diameter. Maximum of two knots per metre on average over the total length of board, pin knots below 12mm will be discounted

Kiln-dried to moisture content of 16-18% (+/- 2%)

Lengths up to 6.0m

Resin pockets permitted on exposed surfaces

We select from the best available grades in Europe and guarantee that your order will not contain any commonly available, lower quality GOST grades

FSC® - certified product sourced from sustainable forests, certification no - FSC-C017490

Timber Focus SILA A+

Timber Focus also produces a limited quantity of A+ grade. This is virtually a clear grade timber, providing a clean, consistent, almost knot-free look combined with excellent durability. At times these boards are in limited supply. The specification for SILA A+ is as follows;

Graded to BS1186-3 Part 4 Class 1; each board is practically centre free, one face will be sap free

Further hand-selection of clearest grade boards which meet the following criteria; tight live knots with a maximum 12mm diameter. Maximum of two knots per metre on average over the total length of board

Kiln-dried to moisture content of 16-18% (+/- 2%)

Resin pockets permitted on exposed surfaces

Lengths up to 6.0m

We select from the best available grades in the UK and guarantee that your order will not contain any commonly available, lower quality GOST grades

FSC® certified product sourced from sustainable forests

Timber Focus SILA B/C

Additionally, Timber Focus offers SILA B/C, a more rustic grade of Siberian Larch than our A/B and A+ grades. It gives a more knotty, less uniform look, without compromising its excellent durability properties. The specification for SILA B/C is as follows;

Graded to BS1186-3 Part 4 Class 2/3; each board is practically centre free; the majority of boards will be sap free on one face and knots have a maximum 35mm diameter

Kiln-dried to moisture content of 16-18% (+/- 2%)

Lengths up to 6.0m

Resin pockets permitted on exposed surfaces

Durability class 3 (BS EN 350-2 classification)

High density of approximately 628 Kg/m3 at a moisture content of 18% (BS EN 350-2 classification)

FSC® certified product sourced from sustainable forests

NBS Specification

For advice on completing the NBS H21 for Siberian Larch cladding please get in touch with our project team.

Durability

For external cladding purposes, Siberian Larch is a naturally durable timber (Class 3 according to BS EN 350-2) due to a combination of factors;

The presence of tannins in the wood create a high resistance to decay and rot, making Siberian Larch one of the toughest and most durable softwoods

High density means that it is more difficult for decaying organisms to penetrate the wood

With a lifespan of 50 -100 years when correctly detailed and subject to general outdoor exposure, this is similar to Timber Focus’s Architect Select® Western Red Cedar. Better durability properties can only be achieved with Timber Focus’s modified timber product: Accoya® wood.

Stability

The tightness of the growth rings and the high proportion of late wood enables a smoother machine finish and enhanced dimensional stability.

Additionally, Timber Focus's SILA is kiln-dried to 16-18% (+/-2%), the optimal moisture content for external cladding. This moisture level is retained until delivery to site and your cladding can then be installed immediately upon delivery.

Enhanced performance of dimensional stability can be achieved by using narrower widths, for example 120mm, and 95mm.

Density

Due to its high percentage of heartwood (75-90%) and a minimum of sapwood (we guarantee that at least one face will be sap free) SILA is an extremely dense timber, classified by BS EN 350-2 as approximately 628 Kg/m³ at a moisture content of 18%. As such, it is not easily damaged and therefore is ideal for highly exposed elevations, or applications where there is the likelihood of physical damage such as knocks or scrapes (e.g. schools, shopping centres, public walkways).

Coating suitability

Optimal performance is always achieved with sawn faced finishes.

SILA can be factory coated in SiOO:X, a breakthrough water based silicone technology, to provide a genuine silver lustre. In effect, SiOO:X creates a weathered appearance at an accelerated rate. Following application, all areas, regardless of protection and exposure, take on consistent tone which provides a solution to differential weathering whilst strengthening the timber's surface and creating a water repellent layer. SiOO:X is also available in a mid-grey colour. For further information about SiOO:X click here.

SILA can also be vaccum coated in your choice of colour from Timber Focus’s Teknos paint range. Due to the infrequent knots and tight grain, optimal paint adhesion can be achieved, particularly when used on sawn surfaces.

SILA can also be fire-retardant treated, using HR Prof as an on-site applicant.

Fixings

How timber is fixed is fundamental to its long term performance in relation to both appearance and durability.

We offer a range of fixings and systems designed by Austrian Timber Engineers to make cladding look better and last longer. There are a number of options when considering cladding fixings. Sihga's FassadenClip® offers secret fixing giving a modern clean finish where no fixings are visible. Also available from Timber Focus is Sihga's F-BohrFix ZB® screw for effective secret fixing of tongue and groove profiles or RW115 secret fix profile. For face fixings L-GoFix® A2 screws combined with KompeFix® offer a superior look and performance to alternative face fixing arrangements.

These systems can be written into the NBS H21 specification. For more information on our recommended fixings, click here.

Profiles

We can advise you on the most suitable species and profile for your project. Visit our profiles section to view some of our most popular profiles, or speak to us to discuss further options.

Sustainability

Timber Focus ’s SILA is FSC®-certified, meaning that it is sourced from well-managed forests.

Size

SILA is available in varying lengths up to 6m. Please note that cladding is supplied as a linear meterage based on random stock lengths at time of picking order. Other sizes may be available on request.

The standard trade board measurement is 150mm wide traditionally this is the most commonly purchased cladding board. However, at Timber Focus we also offer a range of board widths including 225, 200, 175, 125, 100, and 75mm. The narrower board widths (75, 100, 125mm) offer a number of advantages including more choice in design arrangements and improved dimensional stability. As an additional benefit narrower width boards are generally graded well in excess of their specification.

For large-scale projects we also have the ability to finger-joint and edge-glue SILA. This process allows the customisation of lenghts, which could be particularly desirable to create a design look whilst eliminating on site waste. Seamlessly joining shorter boards together can create a cleaner, more dimensionally stable grade at longer lengths, which is often desired by architects and specifiers.

Price

SILA is one of our mid-range products, with prices starting at £32 per m² excluding VAT for sawn boards.

Summary

Clean and contemporary look

Suitable for most types of cladding application

Excellent density and durability

Stringent in-house grading of every board

Sustainable

For a printable summary of the above information, click here to download our Siberian Larch Cladding Factsheet

Profiles

Please note that we have only listed the most popular profiles for each product but there may be others available. Please speak to us to discuss the best options for your project.

RW006 Siberian Larch

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RW009 Siberian Larch

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RW014 Siberian Larch

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RW060 Siberian Larch

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RW061 Siberian Larch

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RW063 Siberian Larch

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RW064 Siberian Larch

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RW115 Siberian Larch

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RW134 Siberian Larch

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Siberian Larch Fact Sheet and Useful Resources

Every day we live and breathe timber cladding here at Timber Focus , so we wanted to share some useful tips and resources about each species. This guide goes into everything you need to know about Siberian larch timber.

Siberian larch is one of our favourite timber species and it is a popular choice for external cladding. Make sure you check out our range of Siberian larch cladding and discover how you can use this timber to create a truly expectational exterior to your building.

Originating from the beautiful forests of Siberia in Russia, this timber is the perfect partner to your new building so read on to find out what makes it so special.

Appearance and Durability

Siberian larch is often a very popular timber cladding choice for its appearance. It is regarded as having a very desired finish and provides beautiful colouring and texture. The shapes and patterns of the growth rings are very aesthetically pleasing and provide real character to each cladding panel. Siberian larch will often start life as pale yellow/golden brown in colour but weathers to striking silvery grey colours, although treatment and staining can change this.

It is a slow growth, high density softwood which makes it one of the hardest commercial softwoods available. It is 50% harder than Scots Pine and this is one of the reasons why it is such a desired timer specie. This high-density characteristic makes it very durable and perfect for external cladding as well as other features like joinery, decking, and flooring.

Due to this durability, it is a wood that isn’t as vulnerable to knocks, scrapes and scratches as other woods. This is an important aspect for exterior cladding.

Siberian larch can be sawn and machined well, making it a practical and efficient choice of timber for building projects.

Siberian larch cladding supplied by Timber Focus is sourced from reputable sawmills processing larch logs from well managed forests in northern Europe. Where possible our larch is sourced with independent certification.

Siberian larch trees grow very slowly and consequently the larch wood is extremely dense and strong when compared to other softwoods such as spruce and cedar. The high resin content found in Siberian larch makes it one of the most durable softwoods in the world.

Siberian larch, which is a straw colour, similar to pine, should not be confused with the European larch growing in Britain, which is a dark pink colour. Unlike European larch, the knots in Siberian larch cladding are a lighter grey colour and tend to stay solid even after drying and machining. For this reason we tend to favour Siberian larch over British larch for machined cladding profiles.

Siberian larch cladding is generally available in two grades, which in the trade, are confusingly named ‘Unsorted’ and ‘Fourths’ (or sometimes ‘Sawfalling’). For ease, we describe our stocks as either Grade A or Grade B. Grade A allows for occasional small knots, although many boards will be clear of defects. Grade B allows for frequent and larger knots. We most commonly offer Grade B because it offers a very cost effective cladding option. Care should be taken when relying on the trade names as the relative quality between Russian sawmills is highly variable.

As with all larch species, the Siberian version is a relatively ‘lively’ timber and as such, it is prone to distortion and dimensional variation. Throughout the year a 145mm Siberian larch cladding board can vary by up to +/- 5mm. We therefore recommend simple cladding profiles such as halflap (VHL) and splayed (VSP) that can accommodate this movement rather than more delicate TG&V profiles.

Siberian larch cladding is a good choice for exposed elevations where knocks and scrapes are likely. Grade B is appropriate for projects where a natural or rustic appearance is desired, whereas the relatively knot free Grade A will create a more contemporary looking facade.

Technical Specification

Produced to comply with the harmonised standard for construction products regulation BSEN14915:2013 and to conform to BS8605-1:2014 External timber cladding: Method for specifying.

The colour of Siberian larch can vary from a dark brown to a pale yellow. Larch is very slow grown and has an unusally high durability factor for a softwood species. Due to its high density, Larch is perfect for projects such as schools or shopping complexes where impact may occur.

Durability
Larch is a class 3 durability rated product, which is moderately durable.

Dimensional Stability
Larch has a movement rating of medium.

Thermal Conductivity
With a conductivity rating of (y10) of approximately 0.13 W/(mk) it is an excellent species to keep heat in.

Density
The density of Larch is 570 - 650kg per m3. Moisture content at time of installation should be 16% +/- 4%.

Workability
Larch can be machined to achieve a fantastic finish, but beware that due to the density of the product it is advised that regular sharpening of the blades is recommended. It is also suggested that screwing instead of nailing is preferable to avoid splitting.

Siberian Larch Shiplap Cladding

Model SLPC-U

Condition New

If stability, durability and beautifully grained natural cladding is required then there are few better choices than this very slow grown, incredibly dense softwood.

Profiles Vincent Timber VT1, VT2, VT3, VT4, VT5, VT6, VT7,VT8,VT9, VT10

Our Siberian Larch Shiplap Cladding is the perfect profile choice should you require not only excellent weather protection, but clean smooth lines and a smarter finish for your cladding project. Commonly fitted horizontally, once in place the visually pleasing shadow lines will accentuate the length of your building, giving you a sleek uniformed appearance.

Naturally Siberian Larch will offer your cladding project stability, durability and a beautiful grain; there are few better choices than this very slow grown, incredibly dense softwood. Due to its high resin content, Siberian Larch is one of the most naturally hardy of all softwood species and highly durable without any treatment - you'll almost be getting the abilites of oak at softwood prices!

Your boards will be supplied untreated. No treatments are required, however if you wish to preserve the supplied colour a little longer or use a weather resistant sealant, please take a look at our Treatex range. Should you wish to leave it to age gracefully, it will eventually turn to a beautiful silvery grey colour as the suns rays do their work.

Our Siberian Larch is kiln dried to an 18% moisture content, making it ideal for use in both internal and external applications. If exposed to varying weather conditions before fitting your boards, they are likely to cup, warp and split; the ideal time to fit cladding to keep this to a minimum is between the months of October and April and within 7 to 14 days of delivery.

Ready to fix and available in two options - first grade and unsorted:

First grade is sorted to include only the clearest (most knot free) boards with the straightest grain possible. A perfect choice for all modern and contemporary applications.

Unsorted will have a mixture of all top four grades, 1 through to 4 - some clear of knots and some straight grain, others with knots and some sloping grain. A perfect choice for all traditional/rustic applications, it gives a less uniformed look, without compromising its excellent durability properties.

We offer the following section size:

142mm x 25mm - The overall width is 142mm, with the visible face measuring 127mm

This profile is priced per square metre and comes in random lengths between 1600mm and 6000mm unless otherwise specified for an additional charge:

Set lengths up to 3500mm - £4.00 extra per square metre exc VAT

Set lengths above 3500mm - £8.00 extra per square metre exc VAT

Please contact our Sales Team on 0161 504 0011 should you require set lengths.

Still unsure? We offer up to two samples of our cladding boards for a £5 inc VAT postage charge. Should you wish to then purchase cladding boards that are the same product as your samples, we will reimburse you the £5 postage charge upon ordering!*

Siberian larch cladding supplied by Timber Focus is sourced from reputable sawmills processing larch logs from well managed forests in northern Europe. ... Siberian larch, which is a straw colour, similar to pine, should not be confused with the European larch growing in Britain, which is a dark pink colour.

Available Grades:-

Grade Overview - A/B Grade
Grade Character - Tight intergrown knots up to 40mm diameter are admissible. Sound spike knots no longer than half the width of the board are also acceptable. Resin and bark pockets are allowed up to 2cm2 surface area and 2 pieces per board. No insect attack is permissible, although 2 shakes in a width of 1mm in a length of 10% of the board.

Properties
BOTANICAL NAME	Larix siberica
PHYSICAL/STRUCTURAL PROPERTIES	Hard, dense timber, colour of heartwood can change from yellowish - brown to pink – brown
MOISTURE CONTENT	Kiln Dried 18 - 20%, green 30% +
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS	Cladding, decking, flooring, window and door frames
DENSITY
WASTAGE ALLOWANCE	10 - 15% length waste
ORIGIN	Russia
DURABILITY	Moderately durable
ENVIRONMENTAL CREDENTIALS	FSC
STORAGE ADVICE	Kiln dried material to be kept under cover, green can be kept outside
WORKING QUALITIES	Despite its density and hardness it machines well and takes fixings
STABILITY	Minimal movement with boards containing heartwood only

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Our timber cladding products are designed to be hardy, durable and built to last, ranging from clean Western Red Cedar to treated Redwood. Our range includes many different profiles and sizes to suit most applications.Contact us in London.

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The majority of Western Red Cedar cladding used in the UK is imported. However, the southern forests of the UK also have favourable growing conditions for the Thuja Plicata tree and it is available in commercial quantities from a number of sustainably managed sources.

British Western Red Cedar is the ideal choice for those where either budget is a deciding factor or you value a locally grown low carbon footprint product.

British Western Red Cedar cladding offers the same durability and ease of working as its Canadian counterpart, although does present a more rustic, knotty finish that is paler and more even in colour.

Ease of sourcing, immediacy of dispatch and consistency of price also favour British Western Red Cedar.

The attractiveness of Canadian Western Red Cedar is its completely clear finish (i.e. no knots and smooth grain), although limited availability of supply, exchange rate fluctuation and the distance travelled to import all make it significantly more expensive than British. What’s more, the cost of Canadian will continue to rise whereas the price of the British alternative will remain low and stable in comparison.

So, in summary, British Western Red Cedar would be the best choice for your cladding project if:

You value a local, British grown, low carbon impact product

Budget is a deciding factor

You are looking for a consistent, paler colour across all boards

You do not want a patchy look whilst your Cedar weathers

You want character in your cladding – i.e. knots and grain to show that it is a natural product

Technical information

Family name	Cupressaceae
Species name	Thuja plicata
Species group	Softwoods
Common name	British Western Red Cedar
Origin	Well-maintained, sustainable forests in England and Wales
Use	Exterior cladding
Colour	A uniform colour palette of pink and amber hues, silvering with age if untreated
Age	New growth forests 50-100 years old
Grading	Knotty
Density	390kg/m3
Durability	3 – moderately durable
Depths	18mm A discounted 14mm option is available on request

Tiga Wood We have developed and launched Tiga wood, an innovative burnt larch eco friendly cladding which has many advantages over other heat modified cladding products on the market: FSC Certified - Very low carbon footprint - Produced from locally grown selected British Larch - Very Durable - Minimal weathering and maintenance - Colour and degree of burn can be adjusted to suit requirements - Can be brushed or left charred at customer's option - Coated with natural Danish Oil to seal in carbonised surface - Any quantity or size produced to order Please see below the three main finishes we produce Tiga Wood Cladding Charred and Danish Oiled

Tiga Wood Seared Cladding

Tiga Wood Cladding takes a timber with a strong grain pattern, usually British Larch, and sees the surface lightly-charred by hand to vividly bring out the grain detail.

The cladding is made to order and so the level of charring can be varied if required.

Tiga Wood Cladding is lightly hand-charred, wire brushed and then sealed with Danish Oil.

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Durable and low maintenance Thermowood® cladding

ThermoWood® is produced by heat treating Finnish grown pine and spruce to temperatures in excess of 200 degrees centigrade. During the heat treatment, chemical and structural changes occur within the timber which alter and improve some of its basic characteristics. The resulting product is an altogether more durable and stable timber, an ideal cladding material for use in exposed areas such as external walls.

Visual quality

The colour of ThermoWood-D (pine) is affected by the treatment temperature and time. The higher the temperature, the darker the appearance.

ThermoWood® cladding profiles

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Description

Timber Focus 20 x 118mm ThermoWood® Channel Cladding Profile provides bold shadow lines and and interesting look.

Timber Focus Recommended Finish - Sansin SDF
ThermoWood looks best in one of these colour tones...
Suede | Banff Brown

At a glance

Thermally modified wood providing enhanced stability, less shrinkage, swelling, cupping and distortion

Attractive deep brown tones throughout

PEFC Certified

The finest ThermoWood® in the industry - created from strict and specific mill requirements for high quality and consistency

Please ensure when ordering that you make an allowance for wastage. We recommend adding an additional 10-15% over and above your initial requirements.

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ThermoWood® Cladding - Thermally Modified Wood

Timber Focus’s commitment to supplying consistent and high quality timber products is reflected in our latest cladding material - ThermoWood^®. Our extensive supply network has led us to source the finest ThermoWood^®available, from one of the world's leading producers of this innovative timber product.

ThermoWood^®is produced using a chemical-free natural process. By heat treating only the finest Scandinavian Redwood to enhance the chemical and physical properties of the timber, ThermoWood® Cladding offers an exceptional cladding material with outstanding durability, stability and insulation characteristics.

Along with enhanced physical properties, the treatment also results in an attractive, consistent, deep brown tone for a beautiful appearance. Due to it's stability, ThermoWood® also takes and retains finish well, allowing for translucent or solid colour stains to be applied to create unique and striking buildings.

Suitable for commercial and residential buildings, ThermoWood® Channel Cladding meets the requirements of Durability Class 2 (BS EN 350), carries European Standard CE Mark certification and is recognised by the Building Research Establishment (BRE) which endorses a 30 year service life when used for cladding.

There are seven standard ThermoWood-D pine cladding profiles to choose from as well as a range of special order ThermoWood® pine and spruce profiles.

30 year service life

Uncoated ThermoWood-D (pine) exterior cladding can provide a 30-year desired service life. This calculation is based on a number of conditions including: the quality of the workmanship at the time of installation, and the exposure of cladding to the weather including location, elevation and design. If coated, over the life of the product, ThermoWood-D will have a 60-year desired service life, providing the coating is maintained in-line with the coating manufacturer recommendations over the service life of the product*.

Environment

The timber used to produce ThermoWood® is grown in our own Finnish forests which are fully certified under the Finnish Forestry Certification System and Pan European Forestry Certification. As such you can be sure ThermoWood® is sourced from well managed and sustainable forests. The heat treatment process requires no chemical additives. The improved performance is achieved simply by the controlled application of heat and steam.

Lunawood Thermowood

LUNAWOOD THERMOWOOD is a beautiful, sustainable wood material produced by using natural methods, heat and steam. Thermal modification improves the wood’s properties, thereby expanding the range of applications in which the wood can be used. Thermowood is dimensionally stable, resistant to decay and resin free. It can be used inside or outdoors, in any climate. Lunawood is an non-toxic natural product which is easy to machine and install.

hermo ayous: features & prices

For outdoor applications with wood, hardwood is often used, because it is very durable. But did you know that thermowood ayous is an equally good and even cheaper option? Thanks to a special technique, this softwood is resistant to the weather. In this article you will discover more about the properties, prices, placement and applications of thermo ayous.

What is thermowood ayous exactly?

Thermowood ayous is a tropical softwood species that has the same durability as tropical hardwood species (padouk, afromosia, afzelia, ...). Thermo ayous is a cheaper alternative to tropical hardwood, which has become scarcer and therefore very expensive in recent years.

It is therefore not surprising that thermo ayous - and thermowood in general - is gaining popularity. Ayous is a white kind of deciduous tree that originates from West Africa. It is the more commercial name for Triplochiton scleroxylon K. Schum .

This is not a sustainable type of wood by nature. Because ayous has an open cell structure, however, it can be perfectly thermally preserved by means of a treatment with steam or heat. The wood is heated up to 215 ° Celsius. In this way thermowood ayous is more resistant to moisture and will remain maintenance-free for decades.

Would you like to have work carried out with thermowood ayous? Through our online quotation service you can get in touch with different craftsmen and receive tailor-made quotations. That way you can easily compare prices and choose the best proposal. This service is completely free and without obligation.

Properties of ayous thermowood

Ayous thermo looks in fact the same as tropical hardwood: it has the same soft, inconspicuous structure with patterns of long lines . The wood is nicely smooth and, unlike pine thermowood, has no 'knots' (faults in the wood structure).

After ayous wood has been treated, it has a nice brown and warm appearance. Not so long after that, the wood turns into a golden yellow color, and then gradually becomes gray evenly (just like tropical hardwood). Do you prefer to keep the original color? Then you can possibly treat the wood with stain or varnish. Below are some other specifications of ayous thermowood:

Ayous thermowood has a good insulating effect (0.09 W / mK)

The wood will hardly shrink or expand; the shape stability is great

The wood is treated in an ecologically responsible manner, without the addition of chemicals or corrosive acids

Thermo ayous belongs to durability class 1-2 (same lifespan as hardwood)

The material has a low volume mass, which is handy for façade cladding

Ayous thermowood is easy to machine, both mechanically and by hand (thanks to the uniform structure)

No risk of cracks or rot

Durawood, thermowood ash hardwood cladding

Thermory American Ash

Introduction

This attractive and versatile material is produced by Thermory, the leading producer of thermally modified Ash.

Established in 1997 and based in Estonia, Thermory have over 15 years experience in perfecting the thermal modification of American Ash.

The end result is a beautiful material, rich in colour and distinctive grain, with all the advantages of thermal modification.

Using modern Scandinavian kilning technology, American Ash is pre-dried, heated (215°C for “INTENSE” thermal modification) and re-moisturised to prevent brittleness.

The process uses only heat and water and is completely chemical free with the energy for the kilns being generated from wood waste. The American Ash is fully FSC certified, achieving the highest environmental standards.

Advantages of thermal modification

Thermal modification brings many advantages.

One of the main advantages with the thermal modification of American Ash is to convert a “non-durable” species into a product that achieves durability Class 1, the same classification as some tropical species such as Teak or Ipe (see test reports below)

Increased stability results from the process making Thermory Ash resistant to temperature and humidity variations. It has reduced permeability and increased insulation properties, limiting the expansion and contraction and improving the performance of the timber in service.

Unlike an “envelope” chemical treatment Thermory Ash is treated right through to the core, allowing the material to be cut, drilled and planed like ordinary wood, but without affecting the durability or stability. In fact the working properties are greatly improved due to the removal of the resins.

The appearance is changed dramatically, turning the Ash a rich walnut brown colour with a highly attractive grain figure.

Decking

Thermory Ash makes a very attractive deck for both residential and commercial use.

Available in 20mm and 26mm thicknesses and 132mm and 160mm widths. (150mm width is available to special order)

The “TENI” clip system avoids the need for unsightly face fixings and also provides improved air circulation around the deck boards. Also the “TENI” clip system allows for the removal and replacement of a single board, should this ever be necessary, without the need to disturb the rest of the deck. The deck boards are structurally jointed on their ends and push together allowing a continuous laying of the board without the need to joint the boards over a joist. This reduces the length wastage to practically zero.

Oiling of Thermory Ash is optional, and recommended if the original colour is to be prolonged.

Thermory Ash is suitable to use without oiling and its durability will be unaffected. However, as with all timbers it will naturally turn to a silver grey colour with exposure to UV.

Products

20 x 132 “Karakum Intense Ash”
Shrink wrapped Installation pack containing
1pcs 2.7m, (1pc 1.5m + 1pc 1.2m) (1pc 1.8m+1pc0.9m), 1pc 2.7m
End matched for continuous laying
10.8 linear metres = 1.49m3 laid coverage
Pack weight 16.8Kg

20 x 150 “Karakum Intense Ash”
Available to special order

26 x 160 “Karakum Intense Ash”
Shrink wrapped Installation pack containing
1pcs 2.7m, (1pc 1.5m + 1pc 1.2m) (1pc 1.8m+1pc0.9m), 1pc 2.7m
End matched for continuous laying
10.8 linear metres = 1.82m3 laid coverage
Pack weight 26.5Kg

TENI clip
20mm clip and screw – box of 100
26mm clip and screw – box of 100

26 x 145 Calibrated blank
Suitable for machining bespoke profiles.
Lengths – 0.8m to 3.6m according to requirements

Installation of Thermory Ash decking

Please refer to the Installation guide below for full guidance on the correct installation of your deck.

Quick Tips

Set joists at 400mm centres
Avoid ground contact of the deck boards and allow air circulation within the design.
If face fixing always pre-drill and countersink
Use stainless steel screws
Seal cut ends
Oil upon installation if you would like to prolong the colour. Maintain annually.

Technical

Species: American Ash - Fraxinus Americana
Thermal Modification: Intense – Maximum temperature 215° C
Durability: CEN/TS 15083-1/2005 Annex D: Class 1 – Very Durable
Density: Average 590 kg/m3
Hardness: Average 29.4 HB (N/mm2)
Bending Strength: Average 96.6 N/mm2
Equilibrium Moisture: 7.9%
Environmental: FSC Chain of custody

Pressure Treated Softwood Decking

About Timber Focus Timber's Pressure Treated Softwood Decking

Timber decking is an affordable way to transform your garden into a stunning outdoor space. Treated timber decking boards not only look amazing, it also fits ideally into any garden without looking artificial. Our pressure treated softwood decking comes as a grooved decking board on one face and smooth on the other, so its reversible. To maximise the lifespan of the wooden decking, it is treated with preservative to prevent rot and insect infestation, so your tantalised timber decking will last for a long time.

Here at Timber Focus we have Huge stocks of external timber decking and are one of the biggest decking suppliers in the UK and Ireland. Our decking timber comes in various lengths ranging from 2.4mtrs up to 4.8mtrs, we can also supply decking frame timber and joists, which is the base your timber decking sits on.

Our Customer service team are on hand to give advice and guidance and also supply you with a competitive quote for your timber decking and accessories.

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Softwood Decking – Cambridge Decking 20.5 x 95mm

£7.20–£10.00

Softwood Decking – Canterbury Decking 27 x 144mm

£2.70–£13.50

Softwood Decking – Canterbury Decking 27 x 144mm Colour Wash Autumn Brown

£10.46–£11.95

Softwood Decking – Canterbury Decking 27 x 144mm Colour Wash Pebble Grey

£10.46–£11.95

Softwood Decking – Lunawood Thermowood Decking 26 x 117mm

£20.95–£22.45

Softwood Decking – Multi – Purpose Board 44 x 95mm

£3.50

Softwood Decking – Multi- Purpose Board 27 x 95mm

£2.50

Softwood Decking – Multi-Purpose Board 33 x 120mm

£2.90

Softwood Decking – Q grip strip Anti-slip insert

£3.35

Softwood Decking – Q-Grip Canterbury Style Anti-slip Decking

£28.08

Softwood Decking – Q-Grip Canterbury Style Pre-cut step tread

Softwood Decking – Winchester Decking 27 x 144mm

£10.80

Softwood Decking – York Decking 33 x 120mm

£9.00–£12.75

Decking Supplies

Timber Focus Limited are one of the UK's leading hardwood decking suppliers that offer a nationwide delivery service that covers all areas of mainland UK.

We have extensive on-site production facilities to enable the machining and finishing of our range of decking products from mainly domestic timber. We also offer home grown timber treated softwoods.

Timber Products & Outdoor Decking

Quality Decking offers a comprehensive range of superior timber products and quality garden and outdoor decking products, including softwood and hardwood decking boards, balustrades, screens, cladding and decking sub-frames.

Superior Timber Decking

Our timber is of extremely high quality, and pre- treated with a preservative to provide peace of mind for our customers. We also offer a 15-year warranty against decay and insect attack. We provide superior timber deck flooring alongside other high quality timber products such as sawn and planed sleepers, deck stair strings, fixings, and related care products.

Buy Decking Online or Instore

You can order Quality Decking products online through one of our distributors, or by visiting one of the many Quality Decking stockists located throughout the UK. Whilst our wood deck products are manufactured to the very highest standards, using FSC or PEFC certified sustainable timber, our decking prices remain highly competitive.

Softwood Decking

Timber Agents, Brokers & Wholesalers - Decking Suppliers

We offer Kiln Dried, Softwood Pressure Treated Decking boards from our Swedish mills, Baltic Mills. Good merchantable grade decking boards machined from Vth Redwood. Higher quality Vth and better material available upon request and to suit the market place that the decking will be directed towards.

Decking Board Sizes

Ex 38mm x 125mm

Ex 32mm x 150mm

Ex 32mm x 125mm

Ex 25mm x 100mm

Full loads offered in 50m3 - 60m3, lengths 3.0m - 5.4m, packed to length.

Decking Board Profiles

Grooved / Castle

Ribbed

Smooth planed

In all above profiles boards may be reversible with dual profile.

Bespoke profiles available.

Currently available excellent quality Scandinavian Vth Softwood Decking (max 10% 6ths) production available for prompt shipment in full, half and quarter loads:-

32mm x 125mm (27mm x 120mm finish) - 2.4m - 5.4m lengths only £205m3 (full load) - £210m3 (half load) - £215m3 (quarter load)

32mm x 150mm (27mm x 145mm finish) - 2.4m - 5.4m lengths only £205m3 (full load) - £210m3 (half load) - £215m3 (quarter load)

Sustainable Timber

We are members of the Timber Trade Federation's 'Responsible Purchasing Policy' and committed to sourcing materials from legal, well managed, sustainable sources.

You can view our current TTF Responsible Purchasing Certificate here.

Discount Decking (84mm x 19mm)

The more you buy of this product, the cheaper the price! Spending over £100 will also qualify you for free delivery to most of the UK!

Wood or timber "decking" can be used in a number of ways, as part of garden landscaping, to extend living areas of houses, and as an alternative to stone based features such as patios.

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Discount decking boards are manufactured to offer a fantastic value board without sacrificing quality. This board is finished with a simplistic castle top profile which is pleasing to the eye.

All our Softwood Decking Boards have been pressure treated to help protect the timbers against rot & decay.

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Decking can be built to any design and specification which makes it a versatile garden material. Building a raised deck over uneven ground will create more useful space for you to enjoy. Make a feature of your favourite spot in the garden or extend your living space with a decked dining area right outside your back door.

Timber Cladding: Selecting A Wood Type Or Species

Timber cladding has enjoyed a rapid elevation to the heights of fashion – yet the knowledge to design with this new-old material successfully hasn’t evolved at the same rate.

One reason that timber cladding is popular is that it can usefully contribute to a building’s sustainable footprint. It’s also a powerful visual signifier of the client/architect’s commitment to the Green agenda. As a simple tool always specify Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) or Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) Certified timber as this also helps on the legal obligations of using legal timber as required by the Governments Timber buying policy and European Timber Regulation EUTR. We have included links to show typical Environmental Certificates for FSC and PEFC.

The downside of being visual is that selection of the timber, its detailing and specification has to be correct if sometimes-painful public displays of failure are to be avoided.

Sustainability issues
• Imported timber racks-up the embodied energy, so going local can reduce or eliminate that
• Mechanically dried timber involves heat and bumps up the energy bill
• Treating timber so that it can be used externally involves chemical treatment and reduces its post-demolition opportunities – altogether increasing environmental impact
• Treated and coated or painted timber dramatically increases the need for frequent maintenance with its attendant need for access, labour and materials

Untreated timber
Listed below are timber species that because of their durability rating, don’t need to be treated to be used for external cladding. The main differences between species are their:
• Difference in service lives (though the years listed are commonly exceeded by multiples)
• Durable imported v less durable native versions of the same species
• Vulnerability to damage
• Appearance- commonly assessed by number and size of knots
• Workability
• Movement and stability- after installation, how likely is the timber to distort
• Price
• Availability

What all these timbers have in common is their weathering. Irrespective of a species initial colouration, all species will have weathered to a near-matching silver-grey appearance after around 5 years. Weathering can become a serious issue between the architect and the client. Uninformed building owners having enjoyed the rich colours of freshly installed untreated timber can be rudely shocked by the transformation- particularly since it is often uneven.

Western Red Cedar

• Softwood
• Currently the most popular of species chosen for external cladding
• BS EN 350-2 classed as ‘durable’ and does not require treatment for external use, providing only heartwood is used
• Small movement
• Available with FSC certification
• Appearance grade recommended for cladding from BS 1186-3 is Class 1
• Good for durability, stability and volume to weight ratio
• Usually imported from North America, but British western cedar is also becoming available, but is rated as ‘moderately durable’ by BS EN 350-2
• British western cedar matches the durability of the North American cedar but with the added advantage of reduction in cost and of embodied energy
• Left untreated, like other species, western red cedar fades to a silver grey colour. If specifying untreated wood, ensure that the client is aware of weathering and fading
• Natural oils in the timber have a corrosive effect on ferrous metals, so galvanized or stainless-steel fixings should be used
• It can be nailed and screwed easily without splitting
• The wood is soft and brittle so when designing for use, care should be taken in locating it away from areas where it might be subject to damage
• It can become stained in polluted areas
• Ensure that timber delivered to site meets with the specification. Pieces damaged or visually unacceptable should be rejected
• Check for evidence of sapwood and exclude it
• Western red cedar is relatively expensive in the UK. Other cheaper species might be considered for doing the same job, particularly if unfinished and left to weather
• Expected service life of 40 – 60 years

House extension using open-jointed western red cedar boards by CAST Architecture, Dublin

European Oak

• Hardwood
• BS EN 350-2 classed as ‘durable’ and does not require treatment for external use, providing only heartwood is used.
• Medium movement
• Available with FSC certification
• Appearance grade recommended for cladding from BS 1186-3 is Class 1 though Class 2 tends to be more common
• Green oak is most suited to sawn sections such as feather edge and waney edge which create a natural and quite rustic appearance. Green oak is a relatively cost effective choice when compared to dry oak.
• When specifying Green oak, detail design should take into account possible shrinkage by as much as 7%. Use in short lengths and fix as soon as possible after delivery.
• Dry oak is normally used for profiled cladding sections and is either naturally dried or kiln dried to a moisture level of 15 – 25%.
• Oak is traditionally used untreated. If specifying untreated wood, ensure that the client is aware of weathering and fading to silver/grey
• Hard-wearing and resistant to impacts
• Home-grown in the UK or imported from Europe
• The timber is subject to water staining and considerable tannin leakage (particularly for green oak) during early weathering. Stainless steel screws are recommended for hardwoods. Further, where the oak is being used ‘green’, washers should be considered for fixing security. Possible tanin run-off onto other materials should be assessed and designed-out where appropriate
• It’s density of 670-760 kg/m3 make it one of the heavier options for cladding
• Ensure that timber delivered to site meets with the specification. Pieces damaged or visually unacceptable should be rejected. Check for evidence of sapwood and exclude it.
• Relatively expensive
• Expected service life of 40 – 60 years
• Green oak is most suited to sawn sections such as feather edge and waney edge which create a natural and quite rustic appearance. Green oak is a relatively cost effective choice when compared to dry oak.
• When specifying Green oak, detail design should take into account possible shrinkage by as much as 7%. Use in short lengths and fix as soon as possible after delivery.

Weathered oak in feathered-edge horizonal format

Sweet Chestnut

• Hardwood
• BS EN 350-2 classed as durable and does not require treatment for external use, providing only heartwood is used.
• Small movement
• Available with FSC certification
• Home-grown in the UK
• Generally available only in small quantities.
• Only appearance grade available for cladding from BS 1186-3 is Class 3
• Used for its hard wearing and stable characteristics
• Left untreated, like other species, sweet chestnut fades to a silver grey colour. If specifying untreated wood, ensure that the client is aware of weathering and fading.
• Relatively rapid growth cycle ensuring quicker replenishment. 20-25 years for sweet chestnut : 50 – 100 years for oak and larch
• Sweet chestnut is similar in its staining risks to European oak. Stainless steel fixings should be specified accordingly, and tannin run-off during the initial weathering period should be anticipated.
• Ensure that timber delivered to site meets with the specification. Pieces damaged or visually unacceptable should be rejected. Check for evidence of sapwood and exclude it.

Sweet chestnut cladding on the ‘Lighthouse’ building at BRE by Sheppard Robson Architects

European Larch

• Softwood
• BS EN 350-2 classed as moderately durable and does not require treatment for external use, providing only heartwood is used. That said, untreated larch cladding in Europe is very commonly seen with sapwood
• Small movement
• Available with FSC certification
• Used for its robustness
• Home-grown in the UK and imported from Europe where it is a mainstay cladding species.
• Home-grown larch, because of its relatively rapid growth, is ideal for traditional cladding profiles where it is used green (wet). Machine profiles tend to loosen and dislodge the knots in dried boards.
• Generally, UK larch is inferior to larch grown at higher altitudes or in longer winter conditions.
• Left untreated, like other species, larch fades to a silver grey colour. If specifying untreated wood, ensure that the client is aware of weathering and fading.
• Stainless steel fixings are recommended.
• Care should be taken using European larch in exposed coastal areas.
• Supply of good quality material is sometimes problematic.
• Variable quality requires careful grading.
• Expected service life of 30 – 40 years

larch board-on-board vertical cladding
Siberian Larch
• As for European larch, but of higher quality.
• Siberian Larch is imported from Russian forests where it enjoys relatively slower growth through short summers and long winters.
• It is of much better quality than its European cousin. Because of its slow growth, knots are minimised and heartwood optimised.
• Available from FSC sources
• Ideal for use where impact damage may occur
• Appreciably more expensive

Douglas Fir

• Sometimes know as Oregon pine, British Columbian pine or Columbian pine.
• Softwood
• Only imported Douglas fir can be classed by BS EN 350-2 as ‘moderately durable’ and used untreated providing sapwood is excluded.
• Small movement
• Available with FSC certification
• Used where impact damage may occur
• Left untreated, like other species, Douglas fir fades to a silver grey colour.
• Douglas fir trees grow long and straight – hence greater lengths (up to 5m) are available.
• Expected service life of 25 – 35 years

Douglas fir cladding from Whitney Sawmills and Timber Focus Ltd

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