While there are a number of wood products available, all-natural Western Red Cedar is a popular choice as an upscale exterior soffit or fascia due to its exceptional beauty, versatility and durability. Cedar brings a natural warmth and character to exteriors that will last for years to come; we have known Cedar to be used for up to 40 years before being repaired!
Composite or plastic materials just can not compete when compared to the beauty and feel of our Western Red Cedar.
Western Red Cedar Trim boards are the ideal choice for natural beauty, durability against harsh environments and excellent thermal conductivity. It is this thermal conductivity that helps keep your home or structure cool in summer while reducing heating costs in winter. In addition to low thermal conductivity, the low density of Western Red Cedar is also a great acoustical barrier!
The Benefits of Kiln Dried Cladding and Trim
Moisture Content
Kiln dried to 12-15% moisture content
Finish coatings
It is recommended that finish is applied to all surfaces, including ends, before installation. The type of coating will be determined by the final finish and look selected. Click here for our range of recommended finishes. Alternatively, Silva Timber offer prefinished cladding in either solid colour or translucent stains. The finish protects the wood from moisture absorption and UV degradation. It helps prevents staining caused by mildew and extractives and will increase the service life of timber.
Fasteners
For best results use stainless steel annular ring shank nails. These have thin shanks and blunt points to reduce splitting. Nails should be driven with care into the framing members. Hand nailing is recommended as heavy nailing by pneumatic nail guns can cause wood distortion and splitting.
Western Red Cedar is the ultimate green building material. It is legally, responsibly and sustainably harvested in the publicly managed forests of British Columbia, Canada. Less than 1% of standing timber is harvested each year.
For each tree harvested, three are replanted to ensure the forests will exist in perpetuity. Western Red Cedar has a low impact on the environment throughout its life cycle. It requires significantly less energy to produce than man-made alternatives and is bio-degradable.
For more information on Silva Timber's commitment to the environment click here.
This product carries Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC)
The PEFC Council is an independent, non-profit, non-governmental organisation founded in 1999 which promotes sustainably managed forests through independent third party certification. The PEFC provides an assurance mechanism to purchasers of wood and paper products that they are promoting the sustainable management of forests.
PEFC works throughout the entire forest supply chain to promote good practice in the forest and to ensure that timber and non-timber forest products are produced with respect for the highest ecological, social and ethical standards. Thanks to its eco-label, customers and consumers are able to identify products from sustainably managed forests.
Silva Timber meets the requirements for PEFC Chain of Custody within the BM TRADA Certification Limited Scheme for TRADA - Trak chain of custody certification.
Certificate number: BMT-PEFC-0319
