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Shadow Gap Cladding in Scottish Larch

Shadow Gap Cladding

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Shadow gap is an overlapping vertical cladding profile.

The overlapping boards provide reliable protection from the elements, offering the same effective coverage as tongue and groove profiles, while being quicker and easier to install.

Shadow gap isn’t recommended for horizontal use, as rainwater can collect in the gaps without a clear path to drain away. For a similar aesthetic in horizontal applications, shiplap cladding provides a good alternative.

  • Samples of shadow gap larch cladding from Scottish Wood
  • Close up shot of samples of shadow gap larch cladding from Scottish Wood
  • Samples of shadow gap larch cladding from Scottish Wood

Technical specifications

  • Thickness: 18mm
  • Width: 95mm or 120mm
  • Lengths: 2.4m or 3.6m
  • Orientation: only vertical
  • Coverage: 85mm or 110mm (based on a 10mm overlap)
  • Price: see cladding prices here.

Larch Cladding Prices

Profiled Cladding

Our profiled cladding is supplied in the following standard board sizes (thickness x width):

  • 18 x 95 mm
  • 18 x 120 mm

The standard lengths are 2.4 and 3.6 m. Alternative sizes can be supplied to order.

Visit our main Larch Cladding page here

  • Shiplap

    £38.80/m² + VAT

    Positioned horizontally on the wall.
    Overlapping boards.

    Scottish Larch horizontal shiplap cladding sample

  • V-Groove

    £38.80/m² + VAT

    Positioned horizontally on the wall.
    Tongue and groove.

    Scottish Larch horizontal v-groove cladding sample

  • Shadow Gap

    £38.80/m² + VAT

    Positioned vertically on the wall.
    Overlapping boards.

    Scottish Larch vertical shadow gap cladding sample

  • Rounded Panel

    £38.80/m² + VAT

    Positioned vertically or horizontally.
    Tongue and groove.

    Scottish Larch horizontal rounded panel cladding sample

Standard Cladding

  • Batten on Board

    £33.80/m² + VAT
    • Boards: 22 x 150 mm.
    • Battens: 22 x 50 mm.
    Scottish Larch batten on board larch cladding sample

  • Board on Board

    £29.50/m² + VAT

    Boards: 22 x 150 mm.
    Price based on a 25mm overlap.

    Scottish Larch board on board cladding sample

  • Natural, Waney Edge

    £27.50/m² + VAT
    • Standard boards: 22 x 175–275mm
    • Thin boards (one face dressed): 18 x 175–225mm

    Price based on a 38mm overlap.

    Waney edge Scottish Larch cladding - used to clad a static caravan

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About Scottish Larch

Larch is a naturally durable timber, meaning it requires no special treatments or coatings before being used outdoors – making it a perfect choice for cladding, decking, and other exterior projects. Larch cladding, for example, offers a lifespan of twenty to thirty years when properly applied, and requires minimal maintenance for its upkeep.

While larch may carry a higher upfront cost than other non-durable or treated softwoods, its long lifespan and minimal upkeep can make the additional upfront cost feel incredibly worthwhile in the long run.

Find more information about larch timber’s natural durability, and other factors that make it such a well-valued and versatile timber in our About Larch page.

Freshly cut larch starts out as a warm, pinkish-orange hue. Exposure to the elements will gradually cause the colour of larch to weather to a silver-grey. 

Below are some examples of the weathering and durability of untreated larch cladding on walls that are South-facing and exposed to the elements, meaning they receive high levels of weathering. None of these walls have needed any further maintenance.

Find more information and examples of weathering in our Larch Colouration and Weathering page.

  • Orange colour larch cladding
    Less than 1 year old larch cladding
  • Larch cladding that is somewhat weathered with patchy silver areas
    2 year old larch cladding
  • Weathered cladding with deep silver colour
    19 year old larch cladding
New larch decking being installed on house garden by Neil Porteus Building
Deck laid by Neil Porteus Building

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