Timber cladding has become a familiar sight on buildings across the UK, from contemporary housing developments to extensions and refurbishment projects. Its popularity reflects a wider shift ...

Product specification guide: advances in treatment and preservation are increasing timber’s sustainability Increasingly timber is being specified as a rainscreen cladding system for external walls. It ...

Timber cladding is an attractive and sustainable option for external walls. Peter Mayer of Building LifePlans assesses commonly available options and their whole-life costs Increasingly, timber ...

If you want an exterior that ages nicely, pick your priority: Love natural patina: accept the grey shift and plan for it. Want bold and consistent: look at charred timber finishes that hold their look ...

Engineered timber products such as cross-laminated timber must be exempt from the UK government's ban on combustible cladding materials, as they are essential in the global battle against climate ...

This article first appeared in BlackWhite which is produced by Resene. With such a sharp rise in the popularity of timber cladding both for interior and exterior uses, it can almost be difficult to ...

A couple years back, “black timber on the outside” felt like something you’d only spot in a glossy architecture mag. Now? You’ll see it on new builds, e ...