Larch Timber Cladding

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Larch Timber Cladding

Larch cladding is an excellent choice for both traditional and modern buildings. As a naturally durable and tough option, exterior larch boards can last for well over 30 years. While Siberian larch is no longer available, Vastern Timber offers a wide range of cladding products cut from locally grown British larch. Choose from sawn and machined profiles, including feather edge, waney edge, splayed, and halflap. If you are uncertain, our team of experts is here to assist you in confidently making the right choice.

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Mark N.

I've bought Vastern Timber's modified Brimstone Ash for three different parts of a single project on my house (cladding, roof terrace decking and fence/gate structure) and the results have been stunning. Not only is the timber of the highest quality and looks great, but the attention to detail and helpfulness of the Vastern staff - from placing and adjusting the order to carefully poositioining the load onto my vehicles - has been second to none.

ashley B.

If you're a carpenter, you'll love this place. Great selection of oak planks, mouldings, various lengths and sizes. Amazing choices of whole tree rough edged planks, various sizes and types, oak, elm, etc. Lot's more too, cladding, oils, the list goes on. Competitive prices, friendly helpful service 👍

Miriam T.

We are based in Kent and we re-clad our house in Brimstone poplar. The product is beautiful and it was one of the best decisions we made in our renovation process. Stefan and the team have been very helpful with information and advice both before and after the sale. Thank you!

Stephen P.

I'm an amateur and wanted to clad my daughter's ugly extension. Vastern's prices were excellent but it was their service that was outstanding. They spent time helping us choose what we wanted. When we scrimped too hard and ordered short, they were quick to help us out. And a final request for two soffit boards was met with equal kindness. These people are terrific, I recommend them.

Daniel S.

Waney edge larch clad 4x4 shed for £500. Half the price of everyone else. Great customer service on the phone. Fast delivery.

Alexander J.

Ordered larch cladding for the exterior of our house, to add a bit of character to a few areas. Vastern very very helpful in the process and my many questions of what will work well. Definately recommend.

Jim C.

These guys are the best company to deal with and excellent products. Stefan is incredibly helpful and knowledgable/ accommodating and I would recommend them profusely. Building a Hempcrete eco lodge in the Forest of Dean using green oak and cladding from Vastern. We always use them for their quality and service.

William M.

Great experience dealing with Vastern Timber. Great quality British products (we ordered the Brimstone cladding) and very responsive answering all my questions etc. Very helpful delivery driver also!

Kierstan L.

We have just installed Brimstone poplar cladding on our new extension and are absolutely delighted with it. It's a beautiful finish, full of character and interest. We're already enjoying watching it change gradually as it seasons. We are so pleased we chose Vastern - a local, independent supplier with a strong emphasis on sustainability and locally grown timber and responsibly managed woodland. Right from our first visit, and the brilliant display boards in the car park showing cladding as it matures in all different aspects (ie North facing, South facing etc) and the beautiful showroom, we knew we had found something special. The team have been hugely helpful in outlining options, explaining technical aspects and advising on choices and the customer service has been excellent.

Hugo P.

Excellent service, advice and products. They supplied 1700 linear meters of Siberian Larch Grade A rainscreen cladding. Great quality product which looks fantastic now it is installed.

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.

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!!!

Anthony S.

Stefan made the whole process of purchasing Cedar cladding really easy.
We are delighted with the quality of the timber and polite friendly service.
Highly recommend this company.

Russell H.

Great product and service. I ordered some siberian larch cladding for our build and am delighted with the end result. Would recommend these guys for anyone looking for quality timber cladding

Joe H.

I have just taken delivery of some cladding from Vastern, this is the 3rd time I’ve used them and have been really impressed each time. The service, price and quality of timber is all excellent. Wolf the delivery driver was really helpful, friendly and professional. I’d highly recommend them.

David S.

Vastern provided excellent pre-sales advice and delivered our timber cladding as promised. Their prices were competitive and all the staff were polite and helpful from sales through to delivery.

Paul S.

From the very start of my waney edge cladding project Dee at Vastern provided invaluable advice and guidance. First class customer service and quality timber I would highly recommend Vastern Timber for any size job you might want to undertake.

Jason H.

Great service from Vastern Timber. Great product and second to none customer service from delivery diamond ‘Wolf’. He helped offload and carry the timber down the garden and couldn’t have been more helpful if he’d tried. Top job. Also the product they do called ‘Brimstone’, is brilliant and a great use of poplar. Check out their website for how they process the product but it’s a good story.

j H.

Really helpful, willing to offer help and advice. Delivery staff are also great, friendly, notify you of when to expect them and help with unloading on site.

The wood cladding we have used is brilliant, looks really smart and our carpenter was impressed with the quality.

Oliver W.

Timber is always of good quality, they always beat their lead times and all their staff are very helpful. Especially delivery driver 'Mr Wolf' who went above and beyond, helping to bring all our cladding around the back of the property, certainly way further than the curb!

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.

Janine P.

Fantastic service and delivery today. Excellent quality cladding and would recommend very highly.

gary Y.

Excellent service from Vastern Timber, Andy dealt with my initial request & passed it on to Dee who recommended & provided a price quickly for some planed cedar for cladding, within a couple of days Andy was back with delivery of some really nice timber, very pleased.

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.

Andrew T.

I had some British latch from Vastern and it looks fantastic on my barn conversion there were great on price and delivery highly recommend these guys

Larch Cladding Features

British larch is grown in the UK and is ideal for external cladding. Larch wood is hard and naturally durable, making it a suitable choice for exposed areas or buildings requiring a tough exterior.

Larch is relatively cheap compared to cedar and hardwoods, making this a good option for smaller cladding budgets.

In terms of profile, larch feather edge or waney edge cladding boards are popular choices for traditional buildings and agricultural conversions, while smooth machined larch profiles such as halflap and splayed are preferred for cleaner lines on contemporary buildings.

British-grown larch is a characteristically knotty wood, but we do offer a selected A grade for those who want cleaner cladding boards with fewer knots.

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Larch Wood Cladding

Suitable for external use without coatings or treatment.

British Larch Cladding

British larch is cut from locally grown logs in our own sawmills. A remarkably versatile timber, our British larch is available in both sawn profiles cut from wet wood and in dried, machined profiles.

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View our case studies with larch wood cladding to help you make your decision.

CASE STUDY

A rural cottage extension using Siberian larch

CASE STUDY

Lock House extension with British larch cladding

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Comparing British and Siberian larch cladding

Performance

Larch wood cladding is naturally durable and tough. The resins in larch protect the wood against decay, and when fitted correctly, larch boards can last for more than 30 years without any chemical treatment or coatings.

Due to its hardwearing nature, larch is ideal for locations where buildings may incur physical damage caused by weather or people. This resistance to wear and tear also makes larch suitable for exterior decking projects.

It’s important to know that larch is unstable timber; this means that larch boards will shrink and expand through the year and may also distort or cup.

It is crucial to follow our installation advice and fix the boards with room to expand. If done correctly, larch timber cladding will perform very well over time.

Like all wood species, the colour of larch will fade when exposed to the elements. Over time, weathered larch wood cladding will turn grey. Compared to other species, larch tends to weather down quite slowly, typically taking more than two years to turn completely grey.

Grades of
Larch Wood Cladding

Grade A Larch – Occasional sound knots up to 30mm. Many boards will have no knots at all.

Grade B Larch – Frequent, sound knots up to 50mm along all boards. Wet British larch used for rustic products such as waney edge and feather edge is always produced from Grade B logs and will be knotty.

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Larch Cladding
Profiles

As larch is an unstable wood, we recommend simple overlapping profiles such as halflap (VHL), shiplap (VSL), and splayed (VSP) for cladding. We advise against tongue and groove (VTG) profiles for larch timber cladding and specifically against profiles that allow for secret fixing. Larch is too unstable and strong for such delicate fixing details.

For wet British larch cladding, we offer sawn cladding profiles such as waney edge (VWE), feather edge (VFE) and square edge (VSE).

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How to fix your Larch Timber Cladding

Larch boards can be installed vertically or horizontally, but you must select the appropriate profile. Vertical cladding will require a double battening system, while horizontal cladding only requires a single battening system.

As with all cladding, it’s important that you follow some basic rules. Take some time to browse through our Resource Centre for more information, or give us a call if you need further assistance.

Always fix larch cladding boards directly through the face of the cladding boards using ring shank nails or screws. Due to the instability of larch, we strongly advise against installing boards using hidden fixings.

Only use stainless steel nails or screws to fix your cladding boards to avoid staining and corrosion. Always leave an expansion gap of at least 2 mm between profiled boards.

We recommend that you do not install wet-sawn larch during the summer months, because it is likely to distort and split. Dry larch can be installed year-round, but ideally, it is better to do so during the cooler months.

Need fixings? We can supply the correct type along with your cladding boards.

Not sure if larch is for you? Have a look at our other timber cladding options.

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While the utmost care has been taken to provide accurate information, Vastern Timber shall not be held responsible for any consequences arising from any errors or omissions on this website nor for any damages resulting from the use of the information.

Larch Timber Cladding

We can help you select the best Larch Timber Cladding for your project