Cladding Quick Comparison
A simple guide on the cladding options for your Garden room. Your decision will depend on what your priority is. If price is your motivator along with low maintenance then Vulcan Cladding is an excellent choice. If you love the 100% natural look of wood along with its performing properties then the Thermowood & Cedar are your best options.
| Vulcan Cladding | Thermowood | Cedar | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £ | ££ | £££ |
| Sustainability | ✔✔ | ✔✔ | ✔✔✔ |
| Durability | ✔✔ | ✔✔ | ✔✔ |
| Simple Maintenance | ✔✔ | ✔✔ | ✔✔ |
| Naturally Resistant | ✔✔ | ✔✔ | ✔✔✔ |
| Recyclability | ✔✔ | ✔✔ | ✔✔✔ |
| Visually Striking | ✔ | ✔✔ | ✔✔✔ |
Vulcan prefinished cladding is a product of our forests, from which it draws its inspiration. It turns your garden building into a place to be proud
- Half the price of cedar cladding
- Easy alignment and installation
- Realistic woodgrain texture
- Hidden nail application for a cleaner appearance
- Resistant to cracking, splitting, warping, splintering and buckling
- Installs horizontally and diagonally
- Simple maintenance even in harsh weather conditions
- Vulcan is constructed from a light-weight, high density wood composite that offers the deeply textured look of real cedar.
- Perfect choice for the person who wants the look of timber but without the maintenance
- Easy to cut boards to lengths with standard wood working tools
- NEW 25 year limited warranty against cracking, denting and hail damage
- Vulcan has a 5 process baked on finish and sealer to help resist cracking, splitting, warping, splintering and buckling of the substrate.
- Fully finished meaning ready to install immediately
- NEW 15 year limited warranty against the pre-finish. You can ensure the quality look will last for years to come.
- 14 Great colours, Click HERE
Introducing Thermowood, the clear alternative to Cedar
- Premium softwood timber, treated through a unique heat treatment and Steam process.
- Stable all year round.
- Environmentally Friendly, no chemicals used during the treatment process.
- Sourced from sustainable and well managed Scandinavian forests (PEFC Accredited)
- Long lasting durability, high resistance to moisture and fungi.
- Similar colour hues compared to Cedar * (as seen in direct sunlight)
- Defined grain, showcasing the beauty of wood.
- Silvers over time due to UV sunlight, similar to Cedar, colour can be protected using a stain.
- Improved lead times over Cedar.
A naturally very durable, and easy to work with and of course visually striking.
Cedar cladding, has been widely acknowledged as one of the UK’s favourite products when it comes to timber cladding.
Pro's
- Longevity in its natural state
- Less maintenance
- Visually striking
- Naturally resistant to insects, moisture and rot
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF CEDAR CLADDING?
A naturally very durable, and easy to work with and of course visually striking. Cedar cladding, has been widely acknowledged as one of the UK’s favourite products when it comes to timber cladding.
Longevity in its natural state
Cedar is one of the worlds most durable woods, it has twice the longevity of most common softwoods, due to its low density and shrinkage.
Less maintenance
Due to its natural resistance provided by its oils and acids, making it a popular cladding for outdoor applications and will last for decades, with little maintenance , even with our British weather.
Visually striking & Amazing aroma
The distinct cedar scent which is prevalent is a pleasant aroma and giving to that looks amazing as well, makes Cedar the ultimate in Leisure building finishes.
Naturally resistant to insects, moisture and rot
Specifically the oils and acids found within the wood, gives a superior resistance to moisture, that prevents decay and then infestation.
