Self builder chooses Brimstone ash timber cladding for his Passivhaus certified build

Designer and builder Alex Clifford intended to renovate and extend the 1950's bungalow but it soon became clear that the project would require demolition and a full re-build. The site of the house offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside and is located near an area of natural woodland. As well as reaching the highest levels of energy efficiency, Alex was also keen to minimise the visual impact of the building. After testing a number of imported modified timber products for the exterior cladding, Alex settled on Brismtone ash, the thermally modified British ash product produced by Vastern Timber. His reasoning was that he liked the grain and the fact that it was made from locally grown material.