The natural beauty of wood makes it an attractive cladding choice for a wide range of projects – from full self build schemes through to garages and other outbuildings.
Lightweight and easy to install, it offers a quick route to finishing your scheme externally. Plus there’s a huge range of species, colours and profiles to choose from to ensure you get a bespoke look that suits your tastes and your property’s setting.
Design options
Softwood products are the reference point, with untreated versions starting from as little as £8 per m2. But these will need finishing on site – so whilst they’re cheap up front, you’ll need to do the painting or staining yourself to make real savings.
“Pre-painted boards pay dividends in terms of the longevity of the factory-quality finish, which will resist UV degradation for longer,” says Adam Pulfer from Hoppings. “We hold a small stock of untreated products just in case people want to select a bespoke colour, whether through preference or due to a planning condition.”
Naturally-durable species, such as oak, larch and cedar, can be left untreated to weather to a silver-grey finish, reducing the need for upkeep – or opt for a preservative if you wish to retain the original hue. Some suppliers offer the likes of elm, sweet chestnut and Iroko. These give a highly individual finish, but carry a pricetag to match.
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