Vertical black timber cladding

[srpuntis]

Hi all,

 

Our architect has specified ‘vertical black timber cladding’ for part of our extension.

 

There are so many options (wood species, cladding profiles, installation, painting/burning) that I don’t really know where to start and neither does our builder.

It’s only approx 16sqm worth so in economies of scale, something like Russwood isn’t really cost-effective (the delivery alone was £650 adding £40 per sqm). A quote from a charred cladding company was also eye-watering.

 

Any suggestions? We’re looking at T&G cladding (with a square ‘shadow’ profile). It looks as if painting might be an option but what species wood should I get (I’m in the south east uk but on a bit of an exposed site)? Which paint? Or is it better to go with Russwood/Norclad factory painted options for durability? What fixing options (it’s a block cavity wall) and does it need a membrane? Any suggested resources where I can read up?

 

Thanks,

 

S

[Iceverge]

You could consider fiber cement like Hardi board or Eternit cedral. 

[Mr Punter]

3 minutes ago, Iceverge said:

You could consider fiber cement like Hardi board or Eternit cedral. 

+1

They do anthracite and black.

 

Go for smooth finish.

[Mike]

8 hours ago, srpuntis said:

A quote from a charred cladding company was also eye-watering

If you're into DIY, then for 16m² it would be easy to buy the cedar and char it yourself with a hired gas torch.