Naturally Durable Scottish Larch Cladding
At Scottish Wood, we are passionate about providing high-quality sustainable timber products sourced locally. Our Larch Cladding is a testament to this commitment, offering a perfect blend of durability, aesthetics, and environmental responsibility.
Larch is renowned for its natural resilience and distinctive grain patterns, making it an ideal choice for both contemporary and traditional building projects. Whether you're looking to enhance the exterior of your home, office or shed, our Larch Cladding promises to deliver exceptional performance and timeless beauty.
Explore our range today and discover why Larch Cladding from Scottish Wood is the preferred choice for architects, builders, and homeowners alike. Let us help you bring the warmth and character of Scottish timber into your next project.
Vertical Cladding
Experience traditional Scottish cladding with our vertical cladding options. This design features a single layer of boards nailed vertically, leaving small gaps between each board. A second layer of either boards or narrower battens is applied over these gaps, allowing the boards to expand and contract. Essential ventilation is maintained through a vertical spacer and support battens behind the cladding.
We use air-dried or freshly sawn timber with sapwood removed. By utilising "off-saw" timber without additional planing or drying, we keep costs low. A planed finish is available upon request, with pricing adjusted accordingly.
Additionally, we offer a variety of profiled cladding options suitable for both horizontal and vertical applications.
Horizontal "Profiled/Shaped" cladding
Supplied in Naturally durable Scottish heartwood Larch, these boards have been shaped, or profiled, so they can overlap and have a flatter profile. Please note this profile can only supplied depending on stock availability as it is cut from Air-dried stock.
Cladding is available to pick-up onsite or cut-to-order through our Sawmill, contact us to discuss.
Profiled timber selection available from Scottish Wood
Our profiled cladding Standard lengths 2.4 or 3.6m
Key Features:​
• Sustainable Material: Larch wood is a renewable resource, making it an eco-friendly choice. It is typically sourced from responsibly managed forests, ensuring minimal environmental impact.
• Durability: Larch is naturally resistant to decay, insects, and fungal attacks, thanks to its high resin content. This makes it ideal for exterior use, offering long-lasting protection and reducing maintenance needs.
• Aesthetic Appeal: The unique grain patterns and warm, honey-brown colour of Larch wood provide a striking, natural look.
• Versatility in Design: Available in various styles/profiles, our Larch cladding can be tailored to suit a range of architectural styles, from traditional to contemporary. It can be installed horizontally or vertically, allowing for creative design possibilities.
Installation Benefits:​
• Ease of Installation: Larch cladding is designed for straightforward installation, with interlocking profiles that ensure a secure fit. This reduces installation time and labour costs.
• Weather Resistance: The natural resin content in Larch provides excellent resistance to the elements, maintaining its appearance and structural integrity over time.
• Low Maintenance: Larch cladding requires minimal maintenance, with occasional cleaning and treatment recommended to preserve its colour and protect against weathering.
Applications:​
• Residential Builds: Ideal for adding a traditional yet sophisticated, natural look to all builds, whether in a rural or urban setting.
• Commercial Buildings: Enhances the aesthetic appeal of commercial properties, offering a blend of durability and style.
• Landscape Features: Can be used for garden structures, fences, and other outdoor features, complementing natural landscapes.
Finish Options:​
• Untreated: For a natural, silver-grey patina that develops over time.
• Treated: Not required but if you prefer to keep your Larch golden, various stains and finishes, and UV protections are available to enhance colour and protection, maintaining the wood's original hue and ensuring longevity.
Why Choose Larch Cladding?​
• Sustainability: Supports sustainable building practices with a renewable and responsibly sourced material.
• Performance: Combines aesthetic appeal with robust performance, ensuring your investment stands the test of time.
• Customisation: Offers extensive design flexibility, allowing for bespoke solutions that meet specific architectural requirements.
Important points to note​
Timber expands and contracts depending on the moisture content in the air. Timber cladding isdesigned as a "rain screen". This means that some moisture is likely to penetrate on occasion and this is where the air gap for ventilation is essential to allow good air flow and evaporation of moisture.
Larch will colour to a silver grey over time, however if preferred you can paint or treat your timber to preserve the golden colour.​
Only heartwood of Larch is naturally durable without treatment. Designs which incorporate waney edge will have some sap which will deteriorate more quickly over time.
Scottish Larch Cladding Information and Instructional video for ASHS (Association of Scottish hardwood Sawmillers) from Scottish Wood yard.
A guide on what to expect from Scottish timber cladding and an overview of recommended wood types, installation practices, and techniques to ensure the best results in protective timber cladding.