Elegant 4m Square Edge European Larch Cladding

Our Elegant European Larch square-edge cladding boards planed on all sides are a premium, dependable choice for exterior cladding projects where performance and visual precision matter just as much as material quality. Supplied in uninterrupted 4-metre lengths, these boards are machined from carefully selected European larch timber and finished to a clean square-edge profile, creating refined shadow lines and a crisp, modern façade once installed.

With finished dimensions of 95 mm in width and 21 mm in thickness, these cladding boards are intentionally slimline but robust — perfect for homeowners, architects, and professional installers seeking to achieve a contemporary external envelope that showcases real timber without the heavy, rustic look of oversized boards. The square-edge design allows for precise butted installations or consistent 7–8 mm spacing depending on the privacy and aesthetic requirements of the build. Unlike tongue-and-groove profiles, square-edge boards offer a minimalist, plank-like expression that feels intentionally architectural, creating a clean visual rhythm that amplifies the natural grain of the wood.

Planed on all four sides, these boards feature a smooth, even surface that is ready to finish in a variety of ways — whether that means leaving raw to weather naturally or treating the surface for longer tone retention. The planed-all-around (P.A.R) finish ensures easier handling, safer installation, a reduced chance of splintering, and beautifully consistent lines once mounted. It also provides an excellent foundation for exterior oils, hybrid stains, or exterior-grade protective coatings which penetrate evenly, reducing inconsistent absorption marks often seen on rough-sawn or unplaned boards.

Sourced from sustainably harvested European forests, European larch is widely recognised for its natural resin content which acts as a built-in defence mechanism against fungal decay, moisture ingress, and wood-boring insects. This resin-rich density elevates larch cladding beyond common softwood alternatives, making it one of the most reliable, treatment-friendly exterior timber products available across UK and European garden builds. It performs especially well in areas subject to extreme seasonal shifts — from humid summer heat to cold frosty winters — and is also a favourite for coastal regions where harsh, saline air and wind exposure demand tougher wood species. Unlike typical pine or spruce which often require aggressive pressure treatment to survive outdoors, European larch relies primarily on its internal oils and density to endure, needing only surface treatment to maintain tone if desired rather than to survive structurally.

The 4-metre uninterrupted lengths bring exceptional benefits. Longer boards create fewer visible joins, cleaner sight lines, improved structural integrity across the cladding run, and faster fitting for installers compared with short supply 1.8–2.4 m equivalents. Joins are a known weak point in cladding — inviting twisting, black mould lines along the seam, paint bleed, or movement splits — so having a 4 m length means cleaner architecture and fewer points of natural board movement during the wood’s moisture-exchange cycle. For taller cladded walls, the 4 m board may often cover entire façade runs in one piece when fitted correctly with appropriate sub-batten support.

Larch wood is not only durable but visually rich. On installation day it presents a warm, natural, honey-gold saw colour with tight vertical grain. Over months and years, if left raw or oiled using breathable finishes, it will gracefully evolve to a trademark silver-grey patina that is highly sought after in landscape design — timber that ages elegantly rather than deteriorating chaotically. Patination is not a defect — it is the signature personality of larch’s lifecycle. If customers wish to preserve the original golden tone for longer, a high-quality exterior penetrating oil can slow the greying process and offer UV protection without sealing the wood’s capillaries shut (as sealing often traps tannins and results in yellow bleed marks or finish failure).

Thanks to its square-edge precision, these boards are ideal for vertical or horizontal exterior cladding applications including:

🏠 Residential home façades
🏡 Garden rooms, sheds, and leisure builds
🏢 Exterior holiday lets, rental properties and developments
🌧️ High humidity or coastal-wind exposed structures
☀️ Modern garden feature walls and fascia envelopes
🔩 Close-fit or spaced privacy-wall batten systems when used in combination with structural frames

Larch cladding pairs well with sub-batten frame systems made from treated or larch timber, galvanised or stainless-steel fixings, and concealed structural rails. Because these cladding boards are lightweight enough for efficient handling at 95×21 mm, they still offer sufficient structural mass to resist outdoor distortion better than thinner screening boards while remaining easy to cut, lift, and transport.

To ensure longevity and performance, we recommend:

• Install on a properly elevated, level sub-frame made from exterior treated timber or structural larch battens

• Pre-drill holes when face-fixing to avoid micro splits at the edges

• Use only external-grade nails or screws (galvanised or stainless) to prevent black bleed lines

• Apply a breathable finish rather than surface-sealing paints unless boards have been primed specifically for timber cladding

• Leave required micro-spacing or butt-fit with expansion tolerance where needed

• Be aware that resin content may alter board tone under paint if sealed directly — penetrating finishes avoid this

• Cover fresh timber packs on arrival with breathable covers if storing outdoors before install

• If installed in coastal or high wind zones, ensure rails distribute load across cladding runs rather than independent boards

• Expect natural ageing to present as elegant silver-grey unless oiled for tone retention

Craftsmanship + sustainability + intention-led design, these boards are part of a premium class of outdoor timber material selection known as clear exterior wood cladding.

They are manufactured for customers who want timber that is:

✅ Naturally rot-resistant
✅ Square-edge shadow line precision
✅ Fully planed on all sides
✅ 4 m uninterrupted lengths for cleaner sight lines
✅ Stable, dense & wind-resilient
✅ Treatment-friendly for consistent, premium finishes
✅ Ages beautifully rather than inconsistently
✅ Ideal for modern architecture or luxury garden builds

Whether the project is a home façade refresh or a premium garden structure, European Larch square-edge cladding allows timber to read intentionally minimalist, durable, and timeless