Cedar and timber cladding
Cedar gables, soffits and walls fitted with straight lines, tight joints and the right gaps for timber to move.
Cedar cladding gives a modern finish that weathers well, and it suits Cornish stone barns as much as new builds. The photos show it on a gable above full-height glazing, on soffits and across a run of gables with a glass balustrade.
Cladding goes onto battens over a breathable membrane, with a ventilated gap behind so the timber can dry out. Joints are kept tight and lines are kept straight, because every board shows.
Corners, window reveals and soffits are where cladding looks either crisp or cheap, so that is where the time goes.
Timber cladding: recent jobs
Questions people ask
Does cedar cladding need treating?
Cedar can be left to weather to a silver grey or oiled to keep its colour. I can talk you through both.
Can cladding go on a stone building?
Yes. It is often used on gables and extensions to stone barns, as in the photos.
Do you fit the battens and membrane?
Yes. Cladding needs a ventilated gap behind it, so the battens and membrane are part of the job.
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