Timber Cladding Guides & Expert Insight

This blog is a practical resource for architects, builders, and homeowners who want timber cladding decisions to be based on performance and good detailing, not guesswork. You’ll find material guides, comparisons, design notes, and real-world considerations that affect how cladding looks and behaves over time in UK conditions.

Most read cladding guides

If you’re not sure where to start, these guides give a solid foundation. They explain the “why” behind common cladding choices and highlight the practical details that usually decide whether a façade performs well long term.

• Douglas Fir vs Larch cladding: practical comparison
• Fire rated timber cladding: what it means and how it’s specified
• ThermoWood cladding: performance, stability, and modern use
• Charred timber cladding: Shou Sugi Ban inspired design and performance

What you’ll find here

Some posts are deep dives, others are quick decision guides, but the aim is the same: explain timber cladding clearly in a way that helps you specify and build with confidence. Expect straight answers, practical caveats, and a focus on what actually changes outcomes on site — board set-out, airflow, drainage, fixings, and exposure.

Browse the latest posts below, or use the search and filters (if available on your site) to jump directly to the timber type or topic you’re working on.