Western Red Cedar - Carbon Neutral Timber Cladding
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Western Red Cedar is a very popular choice for external timber cladding projects and offers a distinct and beautiful colour. Cedar is easy-to-work with.
Application
External cladding applications.
Description
Softwood western red cedar timber cladding.
Features and benefits:
- Easy to work with both hand and machine tools.
- Holds paint well.
- Stains glues, and finishes well.
- A popular choice for large scale project due to its lightweight qualities, design and durability.
- 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 | Red Brown |
Material | Timber |
Uniclass | |
CAWS | H21/116 Horizontal timber weatherboarding 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 - Softwood weatherboards
Standard | To BS EN 350:2:1994. |
Third-party certification | PEFC certified.FSC certified. |
Reaction to fire classification | Manufacturer's standard.Guidance for specification option: Timber 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 | Western red cedar. |
Profile | Manufacturer guidanceInsert requirements. |
Finished size | |
Face width | Manufacturer's standard.Guidance for specification option: Consult manufacturer for details. |
Thickness | Manufacturer's standard. |
Density | 350 kg/m³. Guidance for specification option: 12% moisture content. |
Colour | Reddish brown. |
Fixings | Stainless steel/ non ferrous metals. Guidance for specification option: The timber works easily with both hand and machine tools but is brittle by nature which means splintering can occur. Ensure cutters are sharpened to achieve a good finish. Power nailers should be avoided. |
Durability | Class 2 (to BS EN 350:2:1994). |
Movement | Small. |
Strength | Low+. |
ExpectedServiceLife | 60 years (occasionally wet); 30 years (frequently wet). |
Sustainability data
Country of material origin | Canada |
Embodied carbonA1-A3 (production stage) as defined in BS EN 15804 | 11.12 kg CO₂ eq/m² Self declared Guidance for specification option: The embodied carbon (kgCO2e/m²) in Ecova Clad Western Red Cedar Timber Cladding has been independently calculated at 11.12 kgCO2e/m². This carbon is offset by Ecova Clad delivering a carbon neutral product. |
Recyclability | 100% recyclable |
Literature
Western Red Cedar Data Sheet
Profiles Range