Larch Cladding

The price of larch cladding ranges from £16 / M2 + VAT for waney edge cladding to £55 / M2 + VAT for Grade A British larch machined to a profile.

Siberian larch cladding originating from Russia and sourced after the start of the invasion of Ukraine is now illegal. Merchants may have some old stock left but watch out for Siberian larch imported from other countries such as Turkey. If in doubt – don’t buy it!

British larch and Siberian larch are different species but they are both durable and both work well for exterior wall cladding. British larch is pink while Siberian larch is straw colour.

Being naturally durable, tough and relatively cheap, larch is a popular choice for cladding outside walls. One drawback of larch installed outside is that it does tend to expand and contract more than the likes of cedar. However, such movement can be accommodated with suitable fixings and the inclusion of expansion gaps.

Larch feather edge and waney edge cladding are popular for rustic properties or agricultural renovations. For machined profiles we recommend simple halflap profiles rather than tongue and groove style profiles.

Larch weatherboard is another name for exterior larch cladding or larch siding. Use any of these descriptions and we will know what you are talking about.

Larch is assigned a Class 3 durability rating. In practical terms this means that you should expect well installed larch cladding to last for at least 30 years.

Larch cladding is naturally durable and does not need a preservative treatment or coating when used externally. A coating can be used to slow down the weathering process.

Larch is a characteristically knotty timber, although it is often graded into a least two grades based on knot content. The Siberian larch grades are Unsorted (1-3) and 4ths. British larch grades are often described as A and B. We advise looking at a sample panel before ordering to make sure that you are happy with the grade.

Standard widths for profiled larch cladding are 70mm, 95mm, 120mm and 145mm. Larch feather edge cladding is commonly supplied in 175mm and 200mm widths. Larch waney edge  is supplied in random widths between 200mm and 350mm+.

Larch cladding boards are normally supplied in random lengths ranging from 1.8mt to 4.0mt. Occasional boards may be as short as 1.5mt.

Larch feather edge cladding, with a sawn surface, is a popular choice for traditional properties and agricultural renovations.

British Larch feather edge and larch waney edge cladding are ideal for the renovation of large agricultural buildings. British larch is relatively cheap and the sawn finish is visually in keeping with the agricultural aesthetic.