Wood is a natural and sustainable material and is increasingly being specified by architects for use in modern residential and commercial buildings. The increase in the use of external timber cladding on buildings in particular has been quite dramatic, as architects combine its beauty and sustainability to build in an environmentally friendly way without any loss of the aesthetic value of the building.
Untreated timber will weather and discolour over a period of time if it is left at the mercy of the elements. In order to maintain the colour of your timber cladding we recommend that you have it pre-finished by Cranwood Industries before installation. A whole range of traditional and contemporary colours are available to choose from.
A colour warranty is also available if you wish to avail of this.
Western Red Cedar is currently one of the most popular external/internal claddings, due mainly to its vibrancy of colour, its resistance to decay and high level of durability. If it is left untreated it will weather naturally to a silvery grey or darker grey colour; alternatively it can be prefinished and stained before installation to avoid the weathering process.
Western Red Cedar Cladding can be machined to any of our profiles (see profile page)
or even sawn to a featheredge board to give the rustic look.
For technical data on Western Red Cedar please click here.
Siberian Larch Cladding is a high density softwood and is often used as an external cladding product due to its high durability and low knot levels. If it is left untreated it will weather to a silvery grey colour; alternatively it can be prefinished and stained before installation to avoid the weathering process.
Larch Cladding can be machined to any of our profiles (see profile page).
or even sawn to a featheredge board to give the rustic look.
For technical data on Siberian Larch please click here.
Iroko is a highly effective external cladding due to its excellent strength, comparing well with teak. It is highly resistant to decay and offers a high level of durability. If it is left untreated it will weather naturally to a dark grey colour; alternatively it can be prefinished and stained before installation to avoid the weathering process.
Iroko Cladding can be machined to any of our profiles (see profile page).
For technical data on Iroko please click here.
European Oak offers a golden yellow brown appearance and has distinctive grain with annual growth rings clearly visible on crown cut boards. It is generally straight grained, hard-wearing and durable, offering an excellent cladding solution. If it is left untreated it will weather naturally to a silvery colour; alternatively it can be prefinished and stained before installation to avoid the weathering process.
European Oak Cladding can be machined to any of our profiles (see profile page).
For technical data on European Oak please click here.
Accoya® is the world’s leading high technology long life wood. The Accoya® wood production process takes sustainably-sourced, fast growing softwood and enhances nature, creating a modified wood that matches or exceeds the durability, stability and beauty of the very best tropical hardwoods. The exceptional properties of durability, stability, strength and beauty make Accoya an excellent external cladding solution with a 50 years guarantee in exterior use.
Accoya Cladding can be machined to any of our profiles (see profile page).
For technical data on Accoya please click here.
Internal and external corners and trims are available on request.
The profile which you choose for your cladding may have implications for it durability and/or its colour retention. Therefore we recommend that you discuss your profile preferences with Cranwood staff before making any final decision. To contact us for further information please call +44(0)28 4175 9300 or click here.