Green Building Forum - Larch Cladding Quotes Sat, 30 May 2026 23:17:50 +0100 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/ Lussumo Vanilla 1.0.3 Larch Cladding Quotes https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=12262&Focus=204426#Comment_204426 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=12262&Focus=204426#Comment_204426 Thu, 26 Jun 2014 17:58:36 +0100 Triassic
Also, I'd like to fix the cladding with any surface nailing, anyone got any recommendation on technique or tools to help secret nail (or clip) without damaging the rather expensive boards??]]> Larch Cladding Quotes https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=12262&Focus=204427#Comment_204427 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=12262&Focus=204427#Comment_204427 Thu, 26 Jun 2014 18:03:25 +0100 Nick Parsons Larch Cladding Quotes https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=12262&Focus=204429#Comment_204429 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=12262&Focus=204429#Comment_204429 Thu, 26 Jun 2014 18:12:46 +0100 divorcingjack
If you're in Scotland, we could batch the order for a discount?]]> Larch Cladding Quotes https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=12262&Focus=204434#Comment_204434 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=12262&Focus=204434#Comment_204434 Thu, 26 Jun 2014 19:23:39 +0100 Archmoco
Need to use stainless steel fixings, I choose screws so I could get behind the boards again or replace if needs be.

I've PDF timber cladding docs in the office pm me your email and I'll email them if you want]]> Larch Cladding Quotes https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=12262&Focus=204445#Comment_204445 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=12262&Focus=204445#Comment_204445 Thu, 26 Jun 2014 21:13:01 +0100 owlman Can you clarify the fixing you want to use?]]> Larch Cladding Quotes https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=12262&Focus=204459#Comment_204459 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=12262&Focus=204459#Comment_204459 Thu, 26 Jun 2014 22:58:15 +0100 fostertom Larch Cladding Quotes https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=12262&Focus=204463#Comment_204463 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=12262&Focus=204463#Comment_204463 Fri, 27 Jun 2014 07:23:28 +0100 Triassic
Divorcingjack, unfortunately I'm not based in Scotland, I'm actually in Cumbria. I did find one saw mill in Scotland recommended on here as being very helpful and on the plus side it was run as a not for profit by a charity. http://www.scottishwood.co.uk/index.htm

Archmoco, I've PMd you with my email, thanks for the offer of the information.

Owlman, I am after a fairly crisp look to the outside, but not too crisp, so maybe smothish sawn rather than PAR, natural rather than shiny finish. Regarding the fixing, we visited a build last weekend and they had gone for the stainless steel surface nail option, so they had rows and rows of nails all neatly lined up, the next one we looked at had no visible fixings and this is the one we liked.]]> Larch Cladding Quotes https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=12262&Focus=204473#Comment_204473 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=12262&Focus=204473#Comment_204473 Fri, 27 Jun 2014 09:14:34 +0100 woodgnome Where does the water from the roof go?
Cant see any gutters.]]> Larch Cladding Quotes https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=12262&Focus=204479#Comment_204479 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=12262&Focus=204479#Comment_204479 Fri, 27 Jun 2014 12:21:12 +0100 Archmoco
The facade is layered the timber is supported on bracket set about 300mm off the face of the blockwork, this allows me to hide all guttering and downpipes.]]> Larch Cladding Quotes https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=12262&Focus=204481#Comment_204481 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=12262&Focus=204481#Comment_204481 Fri, 27 Jun 2014 12:27:36 +0100 calvinmiddle
Do you know how they managed to to have no visible fixing?]]> Larch Cladding Quotes https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=12262&Focus=204482#Comment_204482 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=12262&Focus=204482#Comment_204482 Fri, 27 Jun 2014 12:28:49 +0100 Archmoco Larch Cladding Quotes https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=12262&Focus=204488#Comment_204488 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=12262&Focus=204488#Comment_204488 Fri, 27 Jun 2014 13:21:10 +0100 fostertom Larch Cladding Quotes https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=12262&Focus=204490#Comment_204490 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=12262&Focus=204490#Comment_204490 Fri, 27 Jun 2014 13:29:48 +0100 Triassic Posted By: calvinmiddleTriassic Do you know how they managed to to have no visible fixing? I think it's either secret nailing through the back of the groove in the T&G or stainless steel clips which slot into the groove and is then nailed into the batten - currently not sure!!

If you Goggle 'cladding clips' and look at 'Images' you will see that there are a variety of different designs available.]]> Larch Cladding Quotes https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=12262&Focus=204491#Comment_204491 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=12262&Focus=204491#Comment_204491 Fri, 27 Jun 2014 13:43:18 +0100 Archmoco
The external walls are traditional 300mm blockwork with additional PIR 50mm insulation to inside and outside with the cavity pumped. The whole building is Fibre cement sheeted and timber clad. I had planned to go down the route of timber frame, but it was all too expensive, and with the blockwork I was able to do all the design & building control applications myself. Although the concrete block is not ideal choice, it is quarried a couple of miles down the road.

It was built to a budget and the design was loosely based along Passivhaus principles but i had never attended it to meet the standard. Now im in, and I have checked the requirements, with a still a little work to the airtightness I am considering if I should try and get Passivhaus accreditation.]]> Larch Cladding Quotes https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=12262&Focus=204493#Comment_204493 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=12262&Focus=204493#Comment_204493 Fri, 27 Jun 2014 14:00:27 +0100 Archmoco Larch Cladding Quotes https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=12262&Focus=204509#Comment_204509 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=12262&Focus=204509#Comment_204509 Fri, 27 Jun 2014 18:11:59 +0100 Archmoco Larch Cladding Quotes https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=12262&Focus=204514#Comment_204514 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=12262&Focus=204514#Comment_204514 Fri, 27 Jun 2014 20:29:13 +0100 owlman Posted By: ArchmocoOwlman,

The facade is layered the timber is supported on bracket set about 300mm off the face of the blockwork, this allows me to hide all guttering and downpipes.
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A nice, clever solution, I like it; 10/10:bigsmile:]]> Larch Cladding Quotes https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=12262&Focus=204515#Comment_204515 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=12262&Focus=204515#Comment_204515 Fri, 27 Jun 2014 20:47:17 +0100 owlman Posted By: TriassicThanks for all the feedback so far.

Owlman, I am after a fairly crisp look to the outside, but not too crisp, so maybe smothish sawn rather than PAR, natural rather than shiny finish. Regarding the fixing, we visited a build last weekend and they had gone for the stainless steel surface nail option, so they had rows and rows of nails all neatly lined up, the next one we looked at had no visible fixings and this is the one we liked.

The "smoothish sawn finish" whilst achievable may have a bigger price tag that straightforward PAR. The Russian stuff will be brought in rough sawn and to get the finer sawn finish you're after "may" involve taking thicker stock e.g. 60mm (that's more expensive) planing it all round first then splitting on a band Re-Saw with a slightly finer blade and a slow feed, all of which may rack up costs because it's unusual.
Regarding secret nailed or screwed finish a good machine shop will discuss a bespoke moulding esp. if the amount makes it worthwhile. A good design will mean you won't have to bother with clip fixings]]> Larch Cladding Quotes https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=12262&Focus=204671#Comment_204671 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=12262&Focus=204671#Comment_204671 Mon, 30 Jun 2014 14:23:52 +0100 divorcingjack
I'll send you a whisper with my email,

Cheers,
dj]]> Larch Cladding Quotes https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=12262&Focus=204673#Comment_204673 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=12262&Focus=204673#Comment_204673 Mon, 30 Jun 2014 14:41:56 +0100 divorcingjack
Best of luck with your sourcing :)]]> Larch Cladding Quotes https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=12262&Focus=204711#Comment_204711 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=12262&Focus=204711#Comment_204711 Mon, 30 Jun 2014 20:53:34 +0100 borpin Posted By: divorcingjackTriassic, thanks for the steer about that Sottish mill, they are half an hour down the road from me, so I may pop in over the next few weeks and have a look at what they have.I used those guys for my waney edge Larch. They can do Kiln dried DAR as well.

On fixing, I used Galv nails IIRC but drilled a slightly oversize hole to allow for the shrinkage. The overlapping has one problem - leaves gaps for wasps and the like :sad: The problem with waney edge is the cupping - some goes one way some the other. Straight edge can all be set with the cup going the right way.]]> Larch Cladding Quotes https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=12262&Focus=204712#Comment_204712 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=12262&Focus=204712#Comment_204712 Mon, 30 Jun 2014 21:01:49 +0100 borpin Larch Cladding Quotes https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=12262&Focus=204725#Comment_204725 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=12262&Focus=204725#Comment_204725 Mon, 30 Jun 2014 22:52:04 +0100 fostertom Larch Cladding Quotes https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=12262&Focus=204745#Comment_204745 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=12262&Focus=204745#Comment_204745 Tue, 01 Jul 2014 01:38:53 +0100 hairydude
Scotlarch board on board is £15.25/m2, Siberian is £22.56
Scotlarch bevel edged is £18.50, Siberian is £25.79
(All ex vat)

They're very knowledgeable and helpful and will send you samples.

FWIW, the samples I received confirmed that the Siberian latch is a bit denser. I queried longevity and they stated that the Siberian will last a little longer but the Scotlarch is good for 40-60yrs untreated so people mainly choose based on looks (Siberian has less knots and is generally available in longer lengths) we like knots, don't need long lengths and like the idea of home grown timber (and cheaper solution) so it's Scottish larch for us.


They offer a vacuum coating process if you need it - seems to slightly more than double cost of the timber based on our quote (my wife wants a stain finish so I'm going to be sending next couple of weeks with a paint brush in my hand:cry: )

I think I'll give that other sawmill a call in the morning to compare costs - thanks for the tip.]]> Larch Cladding Quotes https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=12262&Focus=204746#Comment_204746 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=12262&Focus=204746#Comment_204746 Tue, 01 Jul 2014 04:24:34 +0100 borpin Posted By: hairydudemy wife wants a stain finishLeft mine untreated to weather naturally.]]> Larch Cladding Quotes https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=12262&Focus=204747#Comment_204747 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=12262&Focus=204747#Comment_204747 Tue, 01 Jul 2014 06:39:47 +0100 hairydude Larch Cladding Quotes https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=12262&Focus=204749#Comment_204749 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=12262&Focus=204749#Comment_204749 Tue, 01 Jul 2014 07:49:26 +0100 ferdinand2000
I like that roof :-)

Ferdinand]]> Larch Cladding Quotes https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=12262&Focus=204795#Comment_204795 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=12262&Focus=204795#Comment_204795 Tue, 01 Jul 2014 16:22:54 +0100 fostertom Posted By: Archmocoalways wanted to use fibre cementWhen I specd fibre cement as the cheapest of the cheap(apart from Onduline), prices were triple corrugated iron! What did you find - make, source etc?]]> Larch Cladding Quotes https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=12262&Focus=204810#Comment_204810 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=12262&Focus=204810#Comment_204810 Tue, 01 Jul 2014 21:12:01 +0100 Archmoco
Once I had decided on a modern shed aesthetic it was a material I was always going to use, I like the corrigated effect. I wanted to use materials that I could work with. Metal rusts and drums in the rain, or there are issues cutting etc, or if you go down standing seam route too expensive and specialist. I needed a material A joiner and myself could work with. I did a few projects in university with fibre cement and always wanted a chance to use it.

I've used onduline on a couple of agriculture type buildings and it's great but a bit lightweight, I would be surprised if you would get more than 15-20yrs out of it, on my own house I wanted something abit more solid, and my site is quite exposed.

Regarding suppliers I use Cembrit. I had no experience with them but they had a new profile B5 that I liked, not too small and not too large. Marley have a couple of profiles, the smaller profile was too expensive and Cembrit had a supplier close by so I went with them. I had a look at a Belgian product that a large building supplier was bringing in, it has a great paint technology, the best of the lot, but the corrigation/profile was just too large and I was keen to use a UK product.

Cost wise I would need to dig out the receipts but each sheet was approx £25, I will check. I had never worked with the product before but I'm surprised how strong the material is, but I'm told it will become more fragile over time. It's also a fairly heavy sheet and there were some interesting moments on the scaffolding when the wind picked up!]]> Larch Cladding Quotes https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=12262&Focus=204816#Comment_204816 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=12262&Focus=204816#Comment_204816 Tue, 01 Jul 2014 22:25:03 +0100 Archmoco