Is cedar good for cladding?
Cedar is a durable softwood timber usually sourced in North America. Its colour is brownish red and because of its durable properties it has been used in recent years as a cladding for buildings. All timber will absorb moisture in damp conditions and release it again in dry weather.
How long does red cedar cladding last?
40-60 years
Cedar cladding, especially Western Red Cedar cladding, is more weather resistance than most timber (and many other materials too). This makes external cedar cladding a great choice for any building, from a small garage or structure to a entire house. Typically, you can expect cedar cladding to last for 40-60 years.
Which is the best cedar for wood cladding?
All western red Cedar has a degree of natural durability, imported Canadian coastal grown Western red cedar with the sapwood excluded is the very best and can be used for cladding without any treatment. Timber cladding is an example of a hazard class 3 use. Redwoods may not be suitable for such use, unless they been preservative treated.
Do you need treatment for western red cedar cladding?
Western Red Cedar cladding does not require treatment but if the weathered look is not preferred then please click here for our factory fire and staining treatment service. One of Western red cedar’s attractions for use as a cladding system is its natural durability resulting in a long service life without the need to add chemical preservatives.
Which is better western red cedar or British Cedar?
The Coastal Canadian Western Red Cedar is more durable, more stable, fewer knots and defects in comparison to the home-grown British Cedar which is widely non-durable. We import and distribute Premium Coastal Canadian Western Red Cedar.
Is it OK to use cedar cladding in Ireland?
It is worth considering whether this cladding is more suitable for buildings with a dryer climate than Ireland or the UK. Even a durable timber like cedar needs to be sealed against water ingress to protect it. All timber will absorb moisture in damp conditions and release it again in dry weather.
