Euro Oak - Carbon Neutral Timber Cladding
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The grain of European Oak is golden-brown in colour, which makes it a popular option for those looking for a more traditional style. Oak is naturally very durable.
Application
External cladding applications.
Description
Hardwood euro oak timber cladding.
Features and benefits:
- Accepts application of stains and paints.
- Kiln-dried to 16–18% moisture content.
- Oak is naturally very durable and machines well.
- Heavier, stronger and more durable.
- Able to withstand any weather conditions.
- Oak timber will also resist the other forces of nature, such as fungal attacks, termites, and moisture.
- Wide choice of standard profiles.
Moisture movement:
Wood’s moisture content will change relative to its surroundings. Different species have different degrees of movement and this must be accounted for in cladding design.
Good design and installation practice will help minimize the effects of moisture:
- Use eaves and overhangs to deflect rain - or flashing to protect the board tops.
- Finish cladding at least 200 mm from the ground or a horizontal surface. Where possible use a surface that diffuses rain, such as gravel.
- Board widths should generally be 4 to 6 times board thickness (typically less than 150 mm).
- Design detailing must include measures that minimise water penetration.
General information
Color | Yellow Brown Silver |
Material | Timber |
Uniclass | |
CAWS | H21/115 Vertical timber weatherboarding H21/10 Vertical timber weatherboarding H21/111 Horizontal timber weatherboarding H21/110 Vertical timber weatherboarding H21/15 Horizontal timber weatherboarding |
Specification data - Hardwood weatherboards
Third-party certification | PEFC certified.FSC certified. |
Standard | To BS EN 350:2:1994. |
Reaction to fire classification | Manufacturer guidanceTimber cladding is suitable for buildings of 18 m or lower. No combustible materials are permitted for cladding on residential buildings over 18 m high. |
Wood species | European oak. |
Profile | Guidance for specification option: Insert requirements. |
Density | 670 kg/m³. |
Colour | Yellow to golden brown. Guidance for specification option: Ages to silver grey if left unprotected. |
Fixings | Austenitic stainless steel fixings. Guidance for specification option: Oak tends to corrode metals due to its acidity, and a black/blue stain can appear in contact with metal. Stainless steel fixings are recommended. Screw fixings should be at least 40 mm from the end of the boards to avoid splitting. |
Durability | Class 2 to 4 (to BS EN 350:2:1994). |
Movement | Medium. |
Strength | High. |
ExpectedServiceLife | 60 years. Guidance for specification option: Class 2, occasionally wet. 30 years. Guidance for specification option: Class 2, frequently wet. 15-30 years. Guidance for specification option: Class 4, occasionally or frequently wet. |
Sustainability data
Embodied carbonA1-A3 (production stage) as defined in BS EN 15804 | 10.37 kg CO₂ eq/m² Self declared Guidance for specification option: The embodied carbon (kgCO2e/m2) in Ecova Clad Euro Oak Timber Cladding has been independently calculated at 10.37 kgCO2e/m2. This Carbon is offset by Ecova Clad delivering a carbon neutral product. |
Recyclability | 100% recyclable |
Literature
Euro Oak Data Sheet
Profiles Range