Larch Timber Cladding

The price of larch cladding ranges from £16 / m² plus VAT for waney edge cladding to £55 / m² plus VAT for Grade A British larch machined to a profile.

British larch and Siberian larch are different species, but they are both durable and both work well for exterior wall cladding. British larch is pink, while Siberian larch is straw colour. Because Siberian larch originates in Russia its sale in the UK is now prohibited.

Being naturally durable, tough and relatively cheap, larch is a popular choice for cladding outside walls. One drawback of larch installed outside is that it tends to expand and contract more than stable woods like cedar. However, such movement can be accommodated with suitable fixings and the inclusion of expansion gaps.

Larch feather edge and waney edge cladding are popular for rustic properties or agricultural renovations. For machined profiles, we recommend simple halflap profiles rather than tongue-and-groove style profiles.

Larch weatherboard is another name for exterior larch cladding or larch siding.

Larch is assigned a Class 3 durability rating. In practical terms, this means that you should expect well-installed larch timber cladding to last for at least 30 years.

Larch is naturally durable and does not need a preservative treatment or coating when used externally. A coating can be used to slow down the weathering process.

Larch is a characteristically knotty timber, although it is often graded into at least two grades based on knot content. British larch grades are often described as A and B. We advise looking at a sample panel before ordering to make sure that you are happy with the grade.

Standard widths for profiled larch boards are 70mm, 95mm, 120mm and 145mm. Larch feather edge cladding is commonly supplied in 175mm and 200mm widths. Larch waney edge is supplied in random widths between 200mm and 350mm+.

Larch boards are normally supplied in random lengths ranging from 1.8m to 4.0m. Occasional boards may be as short as 1.5m.

Larch feather edge cladding, with a sawn surface, is a popular choice for traditional properties and agricultural renovations.

British larch feather edge and waney edge cladding are ideal for the renovation of large agricultural buildings. British larch is relatively cheap, and the sawn finish is visually in keeping with the agricultural aesthetic.