Cladding

Bridport House: an extension and refurb to weather the sea air
by Matt Milton|17 August 26|Design
A single-storey extension, together with extensive internal reconfiguration, has dramatically improved a house in Bridport, Dorset, around 1.5 miles from the English Channel. The works included the addition of a dedicated wine room and comprehensive future-proofing measures throughout the residence. All existing fenestration was replaced with high-performance aluminium frames and...
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A new chapter built on a longstanding legacy
by Jennie Ward|05 July 26|Build, Supply
Summit Timber Group has been formed from two long-established names in the UK timber sector: Cheshire Mouldings and Hawthorn Timber. Here, Executive Chairman Tony Hackney explains to Supplying Timber the thinking behind the Group’s creation – and what it means for customers and the wider timber industry. The creation of...
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Embodied Carbon
Approved Document B: you have until Wednesday July 1 to submit your response!
by Matt Milton|26 June 26|Build, Design
The government's consultation on Approved Document B closes on 1 July - next Wednesday. If you've never responded to a government consultation before, then please make this your first. It has serious repercussions for the use of timber. A number of changes have been proposed to Approved Document B -...
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Ightham Mote: timber and hemp transforms a National Trust visitor centre
by Matt Milton|02 June 26|Design
A low-carbon, contemporary visitor centre that combines traditional and modern materials and building techniques, this building at Ightham Mote for the National Trust wears its environment credentials on its sleeve. © Fred Howarth Providing an enhanced experience for visitors, it has a timber frame, exposed hempcrete walls, and a sweet...
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Timber Topics February 2026 | External Cladding
by Jennie Ward|01 February 26|Build, Supply
As cold weather approaches, make sure you have sufficient stock of fence panels so that customers can fulfil any repair work if the UK faces heavy storms over the coming months. TDUK is also reminding all merchants to make sure your teams know the different timber treatment Use Classes, so...
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A timber frame home in Somerset, clad in Brimstone ash
by Matt Milton|05 December 25|Design
Nestled in the North Somerset countryside sits a new timber-frame four-bedroom family home. DHV Architects have created an impressive, highly energy-efficient home with an A-rated EPC, clad with highly durable Brimstone cladding. Previously occupied by a dilapidated chalet bungalow, the site is on a hillside with expansive views over the...
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Raising the standard: Why accreditation matters
by Jennie Ward|13 October 25|Build, Supply
In the world of timber decking and cladding, the quality of specification, materials, and installation can vary greatly and the consequences of getting it wrong can be serious. That’s where the Timber Decking & Cladding Association plays a pivotal role. From costly remedial work to safety risks and reputational damage,...
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NORclad launches pre-finished timber cladding
by Jennie Ward|22 August 25|Supply
Two new cladding ranges – Tailor’s Collection and Natura Collection – have been launched by NORclad, the National Timber Group’s (NTG) specialist cladding division. These additions expand the NTG Group’s offering of pre-finished timber solutions, combining the natural beauty of timber with premium performance coatings. The Tailor’s Collection features ultra-stable...
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Battening system offers environmentally-friendly method of fixing timber cladding
by Jennie Ward|11 July 25|Build, Supply
The Russwood Battening System offers an environmentally friendly, engineer-assessed, method of fixing timber cladding. It is easy to install and dismantle at end of life, supporting the circular economy of materials. It is also compatible with Securo Firebreather Cavity Barriers for enhanced fire resistance. Purposefully designed to support architects with...
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Flame-retardant treated wood : Are you meeting your legal responsibilities?
by Jennie Ward|11 July 25|Build, Supply
As part of its role as the UK Construction Products Regulator, the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) is now actively reviewing how flame-retardant (FR) treated wood products – including timber cladding – are placed on the market. Several timber businesses have already been contacted to verify compliance. These...
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