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Western Red Cedar Cladding

Western Red Cedar Cladding

Western Red Cedar Cladding

Product catalog summary
Introduction
Silva Timber is a leading UK supplier of premium quality, FSC certified Western Red Cedar cladding and trim. The products are sourced from North America's top manufacturers and are available in various grades and profiles to meet different needs.
Product Specifications
The Western Red Cedar cladding is kiln-dried to a moisture content of 12-15% and is available in eight cladding profiles and nine trim profiles. Lengths can be selected up to 6.05m to minimize wastage. The cladding is complemented by a range of fixings and professional exterior wood finishes.
Benefits of Western Red Cedar
  • Appearance: Offers natural beauty and warmth with a range of hues, grain patterns, and textures.
  • Durability: Contains natural preservatives that ensure longevity.
  • Stability: Low shrinkage and resistance to warping.
  • Thermal Conductivity: Acts as an excellent insulator, superior to brick, concrete, or steel.
Sustainability
Western Red Cedar is sustainably harvested in British Columbia, Canada, with a replanting policy ensuring forest perpetuity. It has a low environmental impact and is biodegradable.
Grades
  • Select Tight Knot (STK): Features sound, tight knots that add character.
  • A & Better Clear: Exceeds NLGA grading rules, offering virtually flawless quality.
Installation Information
  • Cladding up to 140mm should be fixed with one nail per bearer; over 140mm requires two nails.
  • Stainless steel annular ring shank nails are recommended for best results.
  • Finish coatings should be applied to all surfaces before installation to protect against moisture and UV degradation.
Additional Resources
A detailed installation manual is available for download from Silva Timber's website, providing further guidance on installation and product use.
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Catalog excerpts

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CLADDING Western Red Cedar Cladding

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Western Red Cedar Cladding & Trim Silva Timber is one of the UK’s leading suppliers of premium quality, FSC certified Western Red Cedar cladding and trim. Our range is sourced from North America’s most respected manufacturer and has been carefully selected to ensure that it reaches the highest standards of quality. We offer premium ‘A & Better Clear’ grade and economical ‘Select Tight Knot’ grade Western Red Cedar in a range of cladding and trim profiles. The range is: Kiln dried to 12-15% moisture content Available in eight cladding profiles and nine trim profiles Available in specific lengths...

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Grades ‘A & Better Clear’ Silva Timber’s ‘A & Better Clear’ grade Western Red Cedar exceeds the NLGA grading rules which apply to finished products such as cladding. Most Western Red Cedar imported into the UK is 'No. 2 Clear & Better', a rough sawn blank that falls under the less stringent R-List grading rules. The finished products that are made from this stock could fall right across the spectrum with one company's ‘A & Better’ comparing with another's ‘D & Better’ under NLGA grading rules. Our supplier is at the top of the tree when it comes to quality and reputation. You will find our product...

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Bevel Cladding Tongue & Groove V-Joint Cladding widely used for its good looks and versatility produces subtle shadow line effects install horizontally, vertically or diagonally select horizontal cladding to accentuate length and vertical cladding to accentuate height install horizontally to create a well defined shadow line produced by resawing boards at an angle to produce two pieces thicker on one edge than the other economical product due to production method Shiplap Cladding Channel Cladding profile of each board partially overlaps adjacent board providing excellent weather protection and...

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