Larch is a highly resinous softwood from the conifer tree that grows across the northern hemisphere. The high resin content provides minimal movement and stability and it is naturally resistant to insect infestation and most diseases such as rot.
British larch ranges in colour from pinky-brown in the heartwood, to creamy-white in the sap band. Depending on the grade, there will be some or many dark brown knots and occasional resin pockets along the length of the board.
The shapes and patterns of the growth rings are very aesthetically pleasing and provide real character making it an ideal cladding material.
Larch weathers relatively slowly, often taking two years to reach a silver-grey patina – which is quite consistent and is not reactive, as such, will weather relatively evenly. Northerly elevations may weather to a darker grey than those facing South.
It’s low maintenance due to its high resin content so no need to add protective coats.
It can be sourced from local sustainable forests and processed at nearby mills or by the increasing number of mobile timber mills now operating around The Lakes.
So it shapes up pretty well comparing Larch to other alternatives. Especially when It’s also cheaper than pretty much any other suitable product!
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