Ferdinand Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crofter Posted October 10, 2016 Author Share Posted October 10, 2016 I like it in principle- who doesn't like to play with fire- but just not sold on the end look. A less scorched effect looks brilliant, IMHO (e.g. http://www.urbanrealm.com/buildings/1144/Blakeburn.html) but presumably still needs some sort of treatment as the charring is not heavy enough to do the job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferdinand Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 (edited) It is interesting that a few years on the 2009 the GD IoW "TreeHouse" had mellowed quite a bit. These pics are late 2012. http://www.planetpropertyblog.co.uk/2012/11/13/grand-designs-treehouse-for-sale/ I like the face/edge plank mixture, but would prefer it to be vertical orientation. The Tower cladding is gorgeous. What does it look like after a light sandblasting? Ferdinand Edited October 10, 2016 by Ferdinand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crofter Posted October 16, 2016 Author Share Posted October 16, 2016 Potentially daft idea... I wonder what it would look like if the first layer of boards were black (either scorched or painted with barn paint), then the top layer treated with a clear oil. So you would see 4" of wood, then a 2" 'gap', repeated as a pattern of vertical stripes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney12 Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 22 minutes ago, Crofter said: Potentially daft idea... I wonder what it would look like if the first layer of boards were black (either scorched or painted with barn paint), then the top layer treated with a clear oil. So you would see 4" of wood, then a 2" 'gap', repeated as a pattern of vertical stripes. A big humbug?? but being serious that sort of idea might be fine but always do a sample board before committing to an entire building! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferdinand Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 (edited) 3 hours ago, Crofter said: Potentially daft idea... I wonder what it would look like if the first layer of boards were black (either scorched or painted with barn paint), then the top layer treated with a clear oil. So you would see 4" of wood, then a 2" 'gap', repeated as a pattern of vertical stripes. Needs a test. Would the scorched boards run onto the others in the rain? How would that look? That could be as bad as rain stain runoff on badly detailed concrete walls. Edited October 16, 2016 by Ferdinand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tennentslager Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 I guess you will want to plan your boards to be symmetrical around doors and windows. This means your gaps will vary ever so slightly and the contrast in colour more obvious. If you want a contrast be better to have a different shade on your window and door frames imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterW Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 3 hours ago, Barney12 said: A big humbug?? but being serious that sort of idea might be fine but always do a sample board before committing to an entire building! My thought is if you got it slightly wrong you could end up with an oversized barcode ....?? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crofter Posted October 25, 2016 Author Share Posted October 25, 2016 Have finally decided on a treatment system- a solvent based preserver followed by an oil based protective layer. Was medium priced but, crucially, a low cost per litre. My rough sawn boards are now stored indoors and I reckon they will drink up as much treatment as I can be bothered brushing on. I reckon that some of the more expensive options could have gone nowhere near far enough and I'd have ended up buying additional tins, so I got a bit scared of the potential cost. Anyway, next question: I'm currently sorting through all the boards to grade them. Some are perfectly good but have sizeable resin pockets which detract from their appearance. I expect that these will eventually melt away in hot weather, but how are the boards going to take to their preserver and oil when they have so much resin in them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizzie Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 On 25/10/2016 at 15:19, Crofter said: Have finally decided on a treatment system- a solvent based preserver followed by an oil based protective layer. Was medium priced but, crucially, a low cost per litre. My rough sawn boards are now stored indoors and I reckon they will drink up as much treatment as I can be bothered brushing on. I reckon that some of the more expensive options could have gone nowhere near far enough and I'd have ended up buying additional tins, so I got a bit scared of the potential cost. Anyway, next question: I'm currently sorting through all the boards to grade them. Some are perfectly good but have sizeable resin pockets which detract from their appearance. I expect that these will eventually melt away in hot weather, but how are the boards going to take to their preserver and oil when they have so much resin in them? Hi I am just getting to cladding. Love Russwood and the Sioo but too expensive. Dont like the Vincent timber gris finish. I wanted WRC from Russwood with Sioo but am now looking at Siberian Larch from Vastern, they dont offer any treatments before delivery but will sell you Osmo.....what was the preserver/oil combo you used and did it work out OK? Any help on this topic gratefully received, I dont want the patchy au naturel look! Mnay thanks Liz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crofter Posted June 24, 2017 Author Share Posted June 24, 2017 I went for some products from Barretine, a timber preserver and a top coat of log cabin oil. Can't give a full report as I have yet to actually finish! I've given the cladding a single coat of the preserver prior to installation, then plan to do a second coat and the top coat in situ. I've decided to switch from cladding to more urgent internal work so will let you know how it goes in a few weeks time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizzie Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 18 hours ago, Crofter said: I went for some products from Barretine, a timber preserver and a top coat of log cabin oil. Can't give a full report as I have yet to actually finish! I've given the cladding a single coat of the preserver prior to installation, then plan to do a second coat and the top coat in situ. I've decided to switch from cladding to more urgent internal work so will let you know how it goes in a few weeks time. Thank you I appreciate your help and good luck with it. KR Liz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulmb Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 Hi, are you give any update on how your choice of larch cladding treatment has faired since application in 2017? I'm about to get a small 1BR unit built on Skye in an exposed hill-top location by the coast, so have similar concerns to yourself on how it will weather over time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jen and mark Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 What did you choose on the end? Any photos? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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