Thermowood cladding

[dilly]

Hi about to start a garden room project,which is going to be clad.
Originally I was going to use cedar as cladding,however due to size of garden room this works out expensive,rep at wood merchant mentioned the thermowood cladding as a major house builder had just placed an order. Has anyone used the stuff just looking for feedback.
Thanks

 

[Harbourwoodwork]

Hi about to start a garden room project,which is going to be clad.
Originally I was going to use cedar as cladding,however due to size of garden room this works out expensive,rep at wood merchant mentioned the thermowood cladding as a major house builder had just placed an order. Has anyone used the stuff just looking for feedback.
Thanks

Is that the pre finished cladding thats been baked

 

[dilly]

Yes pre treated ,a brownish colour they say it can last 30 years

 

[Harbourwoodwork]

Its oven baked until all life has gone ,Its all down to taste,buget and style property I think it would suit a modern house with very clean lines and no soul

 

[foxhole]

I have seen lots of loft conversion using it as it's relatively cheap and quick to install, it does fade quickly to a silver type finish which is fine if you like the look.Interestingly it claims to be 50% more resistant than untreated softwood, not in itself a great recommendation given than untreated softwood can decay very quickly.

 

[AronSearle]

Thermowood comes in two grades, S and D, thermowood D is more durable and should last 30-60 years.

There are also a number of thermally modified brands out there (thermowood is a specific brand), some use different temperatures for slightly different results and durability.

Most of them use redwood/spruce but you can also get thermally modified beech and oak.

 

[dilly]

Thanks for that information,checked the two grades out and metsa only bring in the d grade into uk.
I have decided to go with the thermowood based on price and suitability to job in hand.