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Premium Cladding Timber Comparisons

Premium Cladding Timber Comparisons

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Thermowood Ayous

PROPERTY

INFORMATION

Botanical Name

Triplochiton scleroxylon

Common Name

Thermowood Ayous

Origin

West & Central Africa

Durability Class

Class 2 – Durable

Approx. Density

430kg/m³

Weight

Very Lightweight

Stability

Excellent

Expected Service Life

30+ Years Above Ground

Recommended Fixings

A2 Stainless Steel (A4 for Coastal Areas)

Treatment Required

No (Optional to Maintain Colour)

Weathering

Natural Silver-Grey Patina

Typical Profiles

Shadow Gap, T&G, Rainscreen, Slatted Profiles

Best For

Contemporary Homes, Garden Rooms & Commercial Buildings

Value Guide

££££ Premium Architectural *

 

Thermowood Redwood

PROPERTY

INFORMATION

Botanical Name

Pinus sylvestris

Common Name

Thermowood Redwood

Origin

Scandinavia

Durability Class

Class 2 – Durable

Approx. Density

370–420kg/m³

Weight

Lightweight

Stability

Excellent

Expected Service Life

30+ Years Above Ground

Recommended Fixings

A2 Stainless Steel (A4 for Coastal Areas)

Treatment Required

No (Optional to Maintain Colour)

Weathering

Natural Silver-Grey Patina

Typical Profiles

Shadow Gap, T&G, Board-on-Board, Rainscreen

Best For

Residential & Commercial Cladding, Garden Rooms

Value Guide

£££ Mid-Range *

 

Thermally Modified Radiata Pine

PROPERTY

INFORMATION

Botanical Name

Pinus radiata

Common Name

Thermally Modified Radiata Pine

Origin

New Zealand / Chile

Durability Class

Class 2 – Durable

Approx. Density

400–450kg/m³

Weight

Lightweight

Stability

Excellent

Expected Service Life

30+ Years Above Ground

Recommended Fixings

A2 Stainless Steel (A4 for Coastal Areas)

Treatment Required

No (Optional to Maintain Colour)

Weathering

Natural Silver-Grey Patina

Typical Profiles

Shadow Gap, T&G, Slatted, Contemporary Cladding

Best For

Contemporary Homes, Extensions & Commercial Projects

Value Guide

£££ Mid-Range *

 

Douglas Fir

PROPERTY

INFORMATION

Botanical Name

Pseudotsuga menziesii

Common Name

Douglas Fir

Origin

Europe / North America

Durability Class

Class 3 – Moderately Durable

Approx. Density

510–540kg/m³

Weight

Medium

Stability

Good

Expected Service Life

30+ Years Above Ground (Correctly Installed)

Recommended Fixings

A2 Stainless Steel (A4 for Coastal Areas)

Treatment Required

Recommended for Colour Retention Only

Weathering

Natural Silver-Grey Patina

Typical Profiles

Board-on-Board, Shadow Gap, T&G, Rainscreen

Best For

Traditional & Contemporary Buildings, Barn Conversions

Value Guide

£££ Mid-Range *

 

Canadian Larch (Sawfalling Grade)

PROPERTY

INFORMATION

Botanical Name

Larix laricina*

Common Name

Canadian Larch (Sawfalling Grade)

Origin

Canada

Durability Class

Class 3 – Moderately Durable

Approx. Density

590–650kg/m³

Weight

Medium–Heavy

Stability

Good

Expected Service Life

30+ Years Above Ground (Correctly Installed)

Recommended Fixings

A2 Stainless Steel (A4 for Coastal Areas)

Treatment Required

No (Optional to Maintain Colour)

Weathering

Natural Silver-Grey Patina

Typical Profiles

Board-on-Board, Shadow Gap, Waney Edge, Rainscreen

Best For

Rural Buildings, Garden Rooms, Agricultural & Contemporary Projects

Value Guide

££ Excellent Value *

 

Western Red Cedar (No. 2 Clear & Better)

PROPERTY

INFORMATION

Botanical Name

Thuja plicata

Common Name

Western Red Cedar

Origin

Canada / North America

Grade

No. 2 Clear & Better

Durability Class

Class 2 – Durable

Approx. Density

330–390kg/m³

Weight

Very Lightweight

Stability

Excellent

Expected Service Life

30+ Years Above Ground

Recommended Fixings

A2 Stainless Steel (A4 for Coastal Areas)

Treatment Required

No (Optional to Maintain Colour)

Weathering

Natural Silver-Grey Patina

Typical Profiles

Shadow Gap, T&G, Slatted, Rainscreen, Board-on-Board

Best For

Premium Residential & Commercial Developments

Value Guide

££££ Premium Architectural *



* Please note:
The Value Guide is provided as a comparison between timber species only. Actual prices vary depending on profile, dimensions, machining requirements, quantity ordered, delivery location and current market conditions. Please contact our sales team for a tailored quotation.

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