Cladding
Cedar Cladding
Western Red Cedar is naturally durable, lightweight, stable and environmentally friendly, making it the most popular choice for external timber cladding in the UK. It has a unique, attractive reddish-brown colour and a distinctive aromatic smell. Left untreated, cedar cladding will stay straight and last for decades. However, if a surface treatment is required, the absence of resin within the wood makes cedar an excellent choice for painting and staining.
Our homegrown Western Red Cedar comes from local responsibly managed woodlands. Although British Western Red Cedar is more knotty and less dense than Canadian timber, it is significantly less expensive and has a reduced carbon footprint due to its lower transportation miles.
Cedar Cladding Profiles
Available in a range of dimensions and profiles, our cedar cladding is versatile enough to suit a wide range of projects.
Additional Information
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Cladding boards are 20mm thick and are usually supplied in random lengths ranging from 1.8m to 3.2m.
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150mm, 175mm and 200mm
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Durable
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30-60 years
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Approximately 40-50mm less than overall depth for fresh sawn boards. When calculating the quantity of cladding you require, we recommend that you allow at least 10% extra for waste.
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Durable – no need to treat, lasts decades
Most stable softwood - very low tendency to shrink, twist or warp
Low density and lightweight - easy to transport and install
Excellent thermal and acoustic properties
Soft and relatively brittle - can be damaged or splinter if knocked
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Feather-edge
Square-edge
Waney-edge
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Cedar is one of the most stable and lightweight timbers making it relatively easy to fit.
Face fix or secret fix with stainless steel nails. Pre-drilling is advised.
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As Western Red Cedar is naturally durable it does not need to be treated after installation. However, if a surface treatment is required, the stability and complete lack of resin within the wood make cedar the ideal choice for painting and staining.
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All fixings should be stainless steel to avoid staining or corrosion.
Do you require cladding for your next project?
We are a leading UK timber merchant & machinist, supplying trade, commercial & homeowner.
From providing cladding and flooring to specialist services such as CNC machining, we can help. With over 155 years’ experience, timber is what we do. Get in touch with our Sales Team to get your cladding quote.