Cladding can be used to add decoration, visual interest and additional aesthetic features to a building. It might be used on rustic outbuildings like garages and annexes or, if you have a timber frame home or log cabin home, you might use if on your permanent property. Cladding can also help make a building more thermally efficient with better insulation, so there are benefits all round – you won’t find a reason not to install cladding on your building. For people seeking a material that is long-lasting and beautiful, Siberian larch cladding will very much fit the bill. Unique in its appearance and capable of delivering benefits to your building for many years, it’s easy to see why many homeowners choose Siberian larch cladding.
Why choose Siberian larch for your external building cladding?
Siberian larch has gained great popularity as a cladding material. Here are some of the reasons why it proves so popular, and why it might be perfect for your building:
- Unique aesthetics. Many people simply like the appearance of Siberian larch. It has a distinct wood grain, something that people look for to give wood a uniqueness – and to show that it is real, solid wood. The colour is also appealing and many people choose it because they like the natural appearance and won’t have to stain or colour it in any way. It ages beautifully, with the wood turning a kind of faint silvery colour. You will be left with a distinctive, distinguished appearance for your building.
- It is a slow growth wood, making it tougher. Siberian larch isn’t going to be easily damaged, which is why it’s so good as a cladding material. It is a slow growth type of wood, but at the same time, high density, so it is one of the most durable type of softwood you can buy. To compare, it is 50% harder than Scots pine, so you can view Siberian larch as a good investment. It will last you for many years on the outside of any building, without the need for any significant maintenance.
- It is highly versatile. If you want other aspects of your exterior design to match your cladding, then Siberian larch is also a suitable type of wood for these. It can be used for decking boards, fencing and furniture, so all your wood will match. This is good for people who like consistency and want an all-round type of wood that will be versatile and durable enough for use in various outdoor environments.
- It is easy to machine. Despite being a dense hardwood, Siberian larch is very easy to cut down to size and to machine. This makes it a good candidate for cladding, as it can easily be cut to the size and shape you need for your building. When you are ordering your cladding, it will be available in many different sizes. If you want cladding in a different size, then you can custom order the size you need, as it can easily be cut for you.