FAQ about British Larch

What is the main difference between British and Alpine Austrian Larch ?
Q. Is your larch sustainable?
Is it necessary to treat Larch with chemicals for preservation?
What fixings should I use?
What type of cladding should I use?
What can I use Timber Cladding For
Do you supply finishing products
Can we deliver.
How do I work out the Square Meter Required.

Q. What is the main difference between British and Alpine Austrian Larch?

A. Durability rating:- British Larch is rated as Class 4 Slightly Durable while Alpine Austrian Larch is rated Class 3 Moderately Durable. The Alpine Larch has less knots than the British, but please note both have more knots than Siberian Larch. For additional information please see About British and Alpine Austrian Larch by clicking here

Q. Is your larch sustainable?

A. Our British Larch is FSC Forest Stewardship Council complaint. Our Alpine Austrian Larch is PEFC certified. Therefore our larch has a continuity of supply and us a sustainable softwood

Q. Is it necessary to treat Larch with chemicals for preservation?

A. No. You do not need to treat our British or Alpine Austrian Larch. It is a durable softwood timber. Should you wish to maintain the natural colour of the timber a treatment will be needed, we recommend a product called Osmo please see www.osmouk.com. Open in a new tab.

Q. What fixings should I use?

A. Because of the natural oils in Larch stainless steel fixings must be used. There could well be a reaction with steel/galvanised screws/nails which could result in some stain marks.

What type of cladding should I use?

It's very much a personal choice depending on whether you want a rustic, traditional or contemporary finish.

What can I use Timber Cladding For.

Due to it adaptability there are thousand of situation which lend themselves to cladding with British Larch timber rather than PVC or alternative materials. Typical uses :- Private and Commercial dwellings, offices, Car parks, Summer houses, Conservatories, garden offices/workshops, Fencing. In fact, any project which lends itself to a cladded facade. We have some images on our Customer Projects page and our Pinterest page.

Q. Do you supply finishing products?

A. Yes we sell corner trims. Please ask for details.

Q. Can we deliver?

A. Yes we offer a delivery service to all areas of the UK. We can also offer international deliveries by request. Please see our Delivery Page.

Q. How do I work out the Square Meter Required?

A. You multiply the height or width in meters by the length in meters. Or use our area calculator Enter Length and Width to get Square Meters Area

Length in Meters m    Width in Meters m   

Length: 0m   Width: 0m   

Area in Square Meters : 0 sqm.

Any additional Questions please call us on 01460 281225, or email.