Elm Cladding

Local timber cladding using elm

cladding elm

Elm is not as commonly found as it was in the past but stocks are building again for this species and it is a desirable cladding material for traditional, rural building types.

The colouring is quite a light creamy brown colour when Fresh Sawn but it mellows and darkens slightly in colour as it dries and, if left unfinished, it slowly greys to a silver which will vary in tone and depth depending on orientation and weathering

Fresh Sawn Elm is best used where a planed finish is not required, the machined profile is fairly simple and especially thin or long dimensions are not required. FS timber is generally suitable for overlapping profiles only. Air Dried Elm is available but is generally not cost effective where Oak and Sweet Chestnut are available.

It is typically available in square-edge, feather-edge and waney-edge boards in dimensions up to 300mm wide and lengths up to 3.0m. It is not a suitable timber for Shingles and Shakes due to it's variable grain pattern.

Elm is a slightly durable timber which suggests issues with shortened lifespan but with careful detailing it can have good lifespan potential.

It has medium moisture movement in changing moisture levels. It does not have the issues with Tannin that Oak and Chestnut have but is still resistant to treatment due to density and levels of moisture present but once the surface has dried it will take an external finish.

It is tough and strong, with a density of around 560kg/m³ when Kiln Dried (12% moisture content).

We have a cladding price sheet that details some standard sizes for F/S cladding and the guide prices to match, these are good for a rough idea but we would advise you contact us for a firm quote on your requirements.

Notes

Elm has more wild grain pattern and sap inclusion in the width of the board than Oak and Chestnut which can affect flatness of boards and durability.

Elm Cladding

Local timber cladding using elm

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