Exterior wood cladding is done by layering strips of wood to enhance a building’s design and add insulation against moisture and air penetration. These strips of wood fit together differently depending on the profile of the wood.

• Wood is a strong & lightweight material, that offers protective and decorative functions.
• Wood is easily worked to accommodate alterations and repairs.
• Performance and longevity of lower durability (and cheaper) timber species is easily enhanced by factory applied treatment technologies such as preservative treatment.
• The fire performance of timber can be upgraded with approved factory applied flame retardants.
• Surface finishes can be applied to customise the appearance or give added protection.
• Wood is suitable for both new build and renovation projects.
• Dry installation means the external envelope is quicker to install.
• Timber-clad buildings eliminate the need for masonry outer walls, reducing the cost of foundations.
• Cladding panels may be pre-fabricated off-site, complete with insulation and breather membrane saving time, labour and costs.
• Timber is a renewable resource (source certification schemes ensure its sustainability).
• Wood has a low carbon footprint – requiring less energy to produce than many other construction materials.
• Using wood stimulates the expansion of managed forests that absorb more CO₂, a major contributor to climate change. So choosing timber has major environmental benefits over other materials.
• Excellent potential for re-use or recycling at end of life.