Timber Cladding

Timber Cladding
Timber Cladding

Timber Cladding

Date Published

13 November 2024

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Edinburgh Napier University
Timber Cladding

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Summary

Cladding is a great way to make the most of timber’s unique visual appeal. Timber cladding can be used internally and externally, though durability of the timber species should be considered in external uses.

Key Information

Timber has long been used for external walls of buildings, either as the primary form of structure and enclosure, or to enclose a separate structural frame. As well as a pleasing external appearance, timber cladding can also provide weather resistance as well as thermal and sound insulation.