External Cladding

Our exterior cladding is available in five different timbers (larch, redwood pine, douglas fir, radiata pine thermowood and redwood pine thermowood) and four choices of profile (V-groove, shadow gap, shiplap and featheredge), offering a wide range of styles to suit any outdoor project.

External Cladding Timbers

  • Larch Cladding

    Larch cladding is a popular choice for exterior cladding, being naturally resistant to insects, moisture and rot, and requiring no preservative treatment. It’s also a very hardwearing wood, making it well-suited for use as external cladding.

  • Douglas Fir Cladding

    Another favourite is douglas fir cladding. Like larch, this wood cladding requires no treatment to be used outdoors and is very durable. It has a high resin content and an attractive grain pattern.

  • Thermowood Cladding

    We also supply two types of thermowood cladding: redwood pine thermowood cladding and radiata pine thermowood cladding, the main difference being the number of knots. These timbers have been pre-treated with heat to improve the stability of the exterior cladding and make it moisture and bug-resistant. The thermal treating process results in a darker colouration similar to mahogany and teak cladding but at a more affordable price.

  • Redwood Pine Cladding

    Our most affordable external cladding is redwood pine cladding. It takes stains and finishes well, and being a cheaper option, it’s a great exterior cladding choice for painted projects, such as shepherd’s huts and summerhouses. It is available in prime and standard grades, which differ in the size and quantity of knots.

External Cladding Profiles

  • V-Groove Cladding

    This popular type of timber cladding has a tongue and groove profile with a surface join that forms a V-shape, creating a minimal, classic look to external cladding. It is also known as T&G V-groove, TGV cladding or V-joint cladding.

  • Shadow Gap Cladding

    Shadow gap cladding features a wider recess between boards, which casts a thicker line of shadow than V-groove cladding, offering a modern aesthetic with design appeal. 

  • Shiplap Cladding

    Shiplap cladding has a curved edge to one side of the board, which is both a visual detail and a functional exterior cladding feature providing extra water run-off.

  • Featheredge Cladding

    Featheredge cladding is cut at an angle to create wedge-shaped boards that overlap to give a traditional look well-suited to barn conversions and rural outbuildings.