Cladding
Douglas Fir Cladding
The king of UK softwoods, native Douglas Fir is strong and naturally durable, with the highest strength rating of a softwood. The timber has a distinctive character, with its attractive salmon pink hue and darker growth rings, weathering slowly to a silvery-grey. Douglas Fir is very straight grained and 30% lighter in weight than oak, and is a cost-effective option for external cladding.
Our homegrown fresh sawn Douglas Fir cladding is sustainably sourced from a local well-managed estate in Sussex. The rustic appearance of sawn profiles make them well suited to rural properties. However, machined profiles are perfect for internal and external cladding on contemporary buildings. As it is both tough and durable, with a high resistance to impact, Douglas Fir is also ideal for exposed elevations and areas of hard wear and tear.
Explore more information regarding WL West Timber’s Douglas Fir cladding below, including board lengths/widths, performance, installation, care, fixings and profiles.
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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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
Boards may cup slightly as they shrink
Strongest softwood with high resistance to impact
Good thermal and acoustic properties
Can be prone to splitting
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Time of year - Autumn and Winter.
Pre-drilling is advised. Hand nail with stainless steel nails through the face or use a first fix nail gun.
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As Douglas Fir is naturally durable it does not need to be treated after installation.
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All fixings should be stainless steel to avoid staining or corrosion. 65/75mm ring shank nails.
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Moderately durable
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15-30 Years
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Do you require cladding for your next project?
We are a leading UK timber merchant & machinist, supplying trade, commercial & homeowners.
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.