Profile Range

We have created this guide to help you select your ideal timber cladding profile.

Our range of timber cladding profiles is suitable for both external and internal wall cladding and come in choice of rough sawn and smooth finishes. Whether you are installing your timber cladding vertically or horizontally we have profiles to suit and if you want to hide the fixings, we have specific profiles to make it possible.

We think that we have a cladding profile to suit most situations and tastes without overcomplicating things. If we don’t, we can always make a new one.

Google Reviews

I've been a customer of Vastern timber for years but a few days ago I had a "needle in a haystack" situation , having to finding a slab of waney edge timber with burr for a worktop that would fit the criteria for this project .
I asked a member of staff for help finding the right piece, Mr Wolf went above and beyond to help us and not only did he find the right piece for us , he was extremely helpful in giving us advice on how to fit it and treat a beautiful piece .
A rare plank of burr Elm is the perfect addition to our campervan kitchen worktop.
Thank you so much Mr Wolf for your 5 star service .

Leatham J.

By far best timber supplier I've had the pleasure of purchasing from. From initial email enquiry to selection and pick up was a doddle. Transparent pricing, great value for such quality timber. Wolf is a total dude, knowledgeable, efficient and friendly.

Alexander Bullock F.

Great selection of Native hardwood.
I picked up some superb Pippy Oak for a Bespoke Kitchen project for a client today. Special thanks to Wolf for some great service enthusiasm and knowledge.

Gigi C.

Bought some Ash & Oak with Wolf. Great knowledge and educated me on there local timber. Also a good laugh

Mark R.

The Canadian Red Cedar that Vastern supplied has helped CRD Bath, our builder, to create a spectacular house. We have used it for cladding the first floor and the soffits of all of the overhangs. Vastern planed the timber to uniform profiles throughout and the quality of the workmanship on site has resulted in a superb job. It is pleasing to see the timber already beginning to weather uniformly.

Julie M.

No wonder Vastern has so many great reviews. From start to finish they were friendly, helpful, knowledgable and so professional.

I’m building a shed from scratch with minimal DIY experience and cladding it with Larch waney edge shiplap. They’ve helped me through every stage and nothing was to much bother for them.

All the staff are a credit to the business but I have to say that Stefan was exceptional with his customer care throughout the purchasing.

I collected my order and of arrival I was greeted by Andy aka Wolf. What a guy, great customer care, incredible with his forklift skills and a very professional well mannered and a fun character.

As I needed to adjust my payment, I went in to the office, fully masked up of course. There I spoke to Dee who kindly refunded me the difference. Again her and her colleague were very polite and professional but with great personality.

Although Vastern Timber is a 2 hour drive for me, the level of service, the quality of the product, the knowledge provided and the very reasonable pricing all make it very worth it...and there’s also the bonus of dealing with an amazing team whilst you’re there.

Top job Vastern, it was an absolute pleasure!!!

Daniel F.

Vastern timber isn't the closest to me, however I will make the time to go to them. They always hold a selection of British timber and are very knowledgeable of the timber they sell. The staff are fantastic and I always get great service.

phil R.

I visited vastern to collect some samples for a project, I was served by Wolf his knowledge and attitude was amazing I got exactly what I needed plus some very nice planed oak and as a bonus some great firewood. Great service 100% will be back again. Cheers Wolf

Ange R.

ordered 50sq m of waney edge Oak from this company after speaking with a bloke Called Josh on e mail a few times ( he was very helpful and responded quickly to all e mails) so all done over the internet. The delivery was prompt and well within time scale price and quality excellent. very pleased would recommend them.

Chris S.

I went to Vastern to get a burr oak waney edge board. Their customer service was excellent, I was given a lot of help and advice to pick out the very board that met my needs to make my river table. I went back to get some planed oak for the legs/base. Thoroughly recommended!
Edit Oct 2024: Visited again to get some planed oak boards for a custom lounge light. Customer service and the personal touch was still top notch!

Angus T.

We have been using Vastern Timber for over 30 years and there is a good reason for that, their knowledge, service and wide selection and quality of great British timber we have not found elsewhere.
I would recommend to anyone, builders, carpenters, cabinetmakers go and speak to them to discuss your project.

Heidi O.

Vasterns is the best Timber yard around, after having nothing but trouble with English Woodlands timber and their lack of communication, we contacted Vasterns and spoke with Wolf.
He was so helpful and friendly, the knowledge he has over all aspects of the Timber yard is incredible, we needed a large slab of Kiln dried Oak for a table top amongst other stuff.
The price was hugely cheaper than the other yards and to be able to get someone to get back to us asap and not direct us to a confusing website where everything seems to be on hold, was refreshing.
The whole yard is organised with the tree's being British grown, it really is a pleasure to deal with this company.
Thank you Wolf for always being helpful and answering the phone, it's appreciated.
We will never go anywhere else!

Claire M.

Just got some Siberian Larch Grade A and B delivered today in 140mm and 95mm for decking and wall cladding. Andy was extremely helpful with the delivery and had great knowledge of the product. Dee was also very helpful when ordering. Her job would be made easier though if there was a more efficient way for the customer to measure up the lengths required. It took me a while to get my head around measurements and I had to rely on Dee to confirm the lengths. Maybe some clever software could help there, which would relieve the pressure off Dee to have to confirm all the measurements. Just a thought. Thank you.

Matthew M.

It's good when the cheapest option is the most local and the friendliest service!

I got the B grade Siberian larch halflap and it looks really good, a lot cleaner than expected.

On delivery driver Andy was really friendly and helped me handball it all down the garden saving me a chunk of time.

Will be using them again

Jake A.

Brilliant sawmil with lots of beautiful timber at very reasonable prices. Wolf is our man, full of knowledge and passion and always so helpful. Will continue to buy from Vastern due to his brilliant service, strongly recommend!

Ioan F.

I recently had an excellent experience with Vastern Timber for purchasing some amazing ash boards !

The range of wood options is impressive, and the quality is unmatched.
A special shoutout to Wolf for his exceptional assistance—he was not only helpful and knowledgeable but also incredibly polite and professional. He made the whole process a breeze.

I highly recommend Vastern Timber for top-notch products and outstanding service. Thanks again, Wolf!

Ashley K.

I recently visited Vastern timber by appointment for some character double waney edge timber. The team were extremely helpful and upon arrival I was greeted by Andy who was very helpful in finding the best slab based on my criteria.

Their knowladge and timber selection far exceeded my expectations and I will definatley be using the excellent company again without hesitation.

I hope this review helps others pick up the phone to make a well worth visit.

Thanks Vastern and thank alot Andy

Ash

Daniel F.

I have been using vasterns for 2 years now and over this time I have had so much help from Wolf since I met him . His knowledge of timber has been amazing and it has made a big difference to my work being able to speak to him and explain what I am after and him helping me decide what to use , how to treat it , how it reacts . It makes a big difference having a good relationship with the person you are buying from and I can’t recommend him enough . I wouldn’t be able to do some of the jobs I get without his help and his input . I know when I’m buying from him it will be the right choice of timber and the highest quality. He is a real asset to myself and other customers that I know use vasterns .
Always thankful for his help and his time .

Will T.

i, I came to your yard yesterday to purchase some waney edge ash on appointment. I wanted to let you all know what a helpful, friendly experience it was, especially Wolf for his patience and commitment to customer satisfaction. I usually go to English woodlands timber, but I'll be using Vastern from now on! Thanks again,
kind regards Will Tyers (Wills Workshop Van conversions)

Lee P.

Excellent customer service from Wolf. I would highly recommend this place. Could not asked more from wolf and other members. Excellent knowledge of the product and a big thank you to wolf. Thanks Lee.

Nigel T.

From our first visit to the showroom we were very impressed with the range on offer, the knowledge, expertise and helpful advice provided by Stefan. The quality of the product we ordered was excellent and communication and delivery very efficient. I would highly recommend Vaster Timber.

Chris H.

Great service and helpful staff. With a wide selection of waney Edge British timber, you can sort through any of the packs to find exactly what you're looking for which is a huge plus!

Graham A.

Looked after today by Wolf who was extremely helpful and knowledgeable. It was good to have his advice and great customer service.

Karen S.

We ordered English Cedar to clad the outside of our bungalow. Initially we weren't sure what we needed, but Stefan was very helpful and knowledgeable and guided us through the whole process. He answered any queries and made it quick and easy to place our order. We were told how long it would take and our ordered was delivered very promptly once it had been milled. The product delivered is of a very high standard and we are extremely pleased. We cannot fault Vastern and would definitely recommend them. Many thanks to Stefan, the delivery driver (who was brilliant) and the whole team.

Arms L.

Great service, wide knowledge and selection of British timbers. Inspiring place and people!

When selecting a cladding profile we suggest that you consider the following:

• Finish – Smooth machined or rough sawn
• Orientation – Vertical or horizontal
• Fixing – Exposed or hidden nail
• Detail – Width and style of shadow gap

Profile range

Click on a profile type to view the full range.

Smooth machined profiles

Halflap

Shiplap

Tongue and Groove

Splayed

Available widths: 70mm / 95mm / 120mm / 145mm / 195mm

(V) Vertical orientation / (H) Horizontal orientation / (F) Exposed nail through face / (T) Hidden nail through tongue

Click on the diagram for more information, including dimensions and fixing advice.
Once you have made your choice, make a note of the profile code, such as VHL1.
All measurements in mm. Drawings not actual size.

View our Halflap page for further details

Halflap fixing instructions can be found here

Available widths: 70mm / 95mm / 120mm / 145mm / 195mm

(V) Vertical orientation / (H) Horizontal orientation / (F) Exposed nail through face / (T) Hidden nail through tongue