Transform your property's exterior with our premium Cladding Collection, designed to enhance aesthetics without compromising on quality.
This guide is here to help you select the perfect cladding solution — whether your focus is on modern design, natural durability, or a specific finish, we offer options tailored to meet your exact needs.
Our Cladding Profiles
Choosing the right cladding profile shapes the look and performance of your building. From modern minimalism to rustic charm, each profile offers unique benefits and styles. Below, discover how our profiles work and what makes them perfect for your next exterior project.
Shiplap
Shiplap cladding features overlapping boards with a slight rebate, creating a tight, weather-resistant seal. Its smooth, uniform finish offers a clean, traditional look that suits a wide range of garden buildings. Easy to install and highly practical, it’s a go-to choice for sheds, summerhouses, and workshops.
Loglap
Loglap cladding has a curved outer face that mimics the look of a traditional log cabin, giving any structure a warm, rustic charm. Its overlapping design also offers better thermal insulation compared to flat profiles. Lightweight and easy to handle, it’s an ideal choice for garden rooms, cabins, and outdoor buildings.
Tongue & Groove
Tongue and Groove cladding features interlocking boards that create a strong, stable joint - ideal for long-lasting exterior projects. The design results in a smooth surface that looks clean and professional once installed. Highly versatile, T&G works just as well on sheds and garden rooms as it does on contemporary builds.
Shadow Gap
Shadow Gap cladding creates sleek, defined lines between each board, delivering a contemporary finish with strong visual appeal. Its design not only looks modern, but also allows for natural movement in the timber, helping to prevent warping and maintain long-term durability. A popular choice for stylish garden rooms, extensions, and feature walls.
Planed Square Edge (PSE)
PSE cladding offers a clean, crisp profile with straight edges and a smooth surface - ideal for achieving a sleek, minimalist look. Its uniform shape makes it perfect for precise construction and easy spacing, whether used horizontally or vertically. A great option for modern designs where clean lines and simplicity are key.
Waney Edge
Waney edge cladding features boards with one natural, uneven edge, preserving the timber’s original shape for a rustic appearance. It’s ideal for creating a characterful finish that blends beautifully into natural surroundings. A perfect choice for barns, shelters, and garden buildings with a traditional or countryside feel.
See the Finished Result!
Take a closer look at how each profile looks once installed.
Choosing Your Material
When it comes to cladding, the timber you choose makes all the difference in appearance, durability, and maintenance. Below, you'll find our best-selling cladding materials — each with its own unique look and benefits. Whether you're after a rustic finish or a clean, modern style, we've got the perfect option for your project.
Redwood
- Warm, natural reddish-brown timber that may show a greenish tint due to pressure treatment. Gradually weathers to a silvery-grey.
- Green pressure treated, to enhance resistance to rot and decay.
- Versatile and easy to machine, ideal for precise cladding profiles and ensuring reliable structural integrity.
- Recommended wastage is between 5 and 10%.
Durable and suitable for long-term external use when properly maintained.
British Larch
- Warm pinkish-brown tones with visible knots, naturally weathering to a soft grey over time.
- Strong, dense timber offering good impact resistance and medium movement for stable cladding.
- Naturally durable and resistant to decay, containing resins that enhance weather resistance.
- Recommended wastage is 5–10% to allow for natural variation and cutting.
A reliable and attractive choice for long-lasting external cladding.
British Cedar
- Weathers to a silver-grey over time for a natural, aged appearance.
- Naturally durable with built-in resistance to decay and insect attack.
- Lightweight and low-density, offering easy handling and good thermal insulation.
- Recommended wastage is 5–10% to account for natural variation and cutting.
Excellent workability makes it ideal for a wide range of cladding profiles and styles.
IRO Cladding
- Deep, rich brown tones that naturally weather to an elegant silver-grey.
- Heat-treated for increased durability, stability, and resistance to decay.
- Low moisture absorption reduces the risk of warping or shrinking.
- Recommended wastage is 15–20% to allow for natural variation and cutting.
Highly stable under changing weather conditions, offering an extended lifespan for external cladding.
Redwood Thermowood
- Rich brown colouring that naturally fades to a refined silver-grey finish over time.
- Heat treatment enhances the timber’s strength, stability, and resistance to decay.
- Resists moisture absorption, helping to minimise shrinkage and warping.
- Allow for 15–20% wastage to accommodate natural variation and cutting.
An excellent option for consistent performance and longevity in external cladding projects.
Western Red Cedar
- Warm pinkish-brown tones with visible knots that weather naturally to a soft grey.
- Naturally durable and decay-resistant, with no need for additional treatment.
- Strong, dense timber containing natural resins that boost weather resistance.
- Recommended wastage is 5–10% to account for natural variation and cutting.
With medium movement and good impact resistance, it's a stable, reliable choice for exterior cladding.
Iroko
- A West African hardwood that’s naturally durable and resistant to decay and insects, with no treatment needed.
- Light reddish-brown tones that naturally weather to a soft silver-grey.
- Lightweight and low-density, making it easy to handle and offering good thermal insulation.
- Recommended wastage is 5–10% to account for natural variation and cutting.
With excellent workability, Iroko is a versatile and reliable choice for a range of external cladding applications.
Radiata Pine Thermowood
- Deep, rich brown tones that gradually weather to an silver‑grey if left untreated.
- Highly stable thanks to a thermal modification process, reducing chances of warping, shrinkage, and movement - even more so than kiln-dried pine.
- Lightweight and low-density for easier handling, with improved insulation properties.
- Recommended wastage of 15–20% due to increased brittleness and the need for careful fixing.
Lightweight and easy to handle, Radiata Pine Thermowood offers smooth installation and excellent versatility for exterior cladding.
Things to Consider...
Corner Trim
For the finishing touch to your cladding project, it may be worth considering also purchasing corner trim.
It also serves several important functions in both residential and commercial construction such as hiding seams and imperfections, aesthetics and structural integrity.
Fixings
To fit the cladding, you will need nails or screws. You will need to ensure that the fixings are stainless steel, to avoid any damage to the wood due to rust.
We sell nails and screws, which are both stainless steel.
UV Protection
No matter what profile, timber or finish you decide on for your cladding, we always recommend treating your cladding with UV Protection at least every 6-12 months. This is because continued, unprotected exposure to the elements can cause issues such as shakes and warping. We recommend Osmo Oil.
Horizontal vs Vertical Cladding: What's the Difference?
When buying timber cladding, one of the key design choices is the direction it’s installed. Both horizontal and vertical styles offer unique visual effects and practical benefits.
Here’s a quick comparison to help you decide!
Horizontal Cladding
Horizontal cladding creates a classic, traditional appearance that suits all types of homes and garden buildings. It’s often quicker to fit, with fewer cuts and simpler fixing, making it a practical choice for both professionals and DIYers. The horizontal lines also tend to complement existing features like fencing and rooflines, helping the structure feel more integrated into its surroundings.
Vertical Cladding
Vertical cladding delivers a clean, contemporary look that can make a structure appear taller and more striking - perfect for modern garden rooms, extensions, and feature walls. When installed with proper flashing and battens, it also allows for better water runoff and offers improved protection against moisture and water damage, making it both a stylish and practical choice.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does timber cladding last?
With proper care and maintenance, timber cladding can last anywhere from 15 to 30 years+, depending on the type of wood used and the exposure to weather conditions.
Do I need to treat timber cladding?
While it is optional, treating timber cladding with a preservative helps to protect it from weathering, UV damage, rot, and insects. Regular maintenance treatments are recommended to prolong the wood's lifespan.
What is the best wood for timber cladding?
Cedar and Larch are commonly used for cladding due to their natural resistance to rot, decay, and discolouration however we offer a range of timbers, each with their own pros and cons.
Does timber cladding provide good insulation?
Yes, timber cladding offers excellent insulation properties, both for heat and sound. When combined with additional insulation materials, it helps improve the energy efficiency of a building.
Do you offer bulk discounts?
We offer discounts on bulk purchases of cladding! The discount will be listed beneath the price and will also appear once added to your basket.
Is timber cladding fire-resistant?
Untreated timber cladding is not fire-resistant. However, fire-retardant treatments, such as Zero Flame, are available for timber cladding, which can improve its fire performance.
Check out our blog on Cladding Fire Safety!
Is timber cladding waterproof?
While timber itself is not waterproof, when treated with a wood preservative and installed properly, it provides a protective barrier against rain. Adequate sealing and overlapping boards help keep moisture out.
Does your cladding arrive with fixings?
No, fixings would need to purchased with the cladding.
