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Timber roof cladding

QUALITY TIMBER CLADDING FOR YOUR NEXT PROJECT

Castlewellan based William Kirkwood & Sons are happy to advise and work with you and your architect on your next building project.

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Wood is a high performance and versatile solution for any new construction or renovation. It is an excellent environmental choice combining beauty and warmth with all the benefits of sustainability.

 

Advantages of wood as a building material: -

  • Durable

  • Sustainable – a renewable resource

  • Natural Insulator

  • Reduces construction time and labour costs

  • Flexible

  • Visual appeal

 

Our many years of experience in the industry will help you source the timber that will enhance your landscaping or building project.

EXPERTS IN TIMBER CLADDING

At William Kirkwood & Sons we specialise in the supply of cladding to finish the exterior of both old and new buildings.  Cladding creates a hard wearing, protective layer against the elements; is an excellent insulator and has a timeless style.

 

Just some of the things to consider when choosing wood cladding:
 

Species: Your choice of species will help you make the desired aesthetic statement. Clean, knot-free cladding will give your building a crisp, contemporary feel, while a more rustic, traditional look can be achieved with a knotty species.

Orientation: Boards can be fixed vertically, horizontally or diagonally depending on the finish and kerb appeal you want for your building.

Size: The range of widths and thicknesses can give a chunky texture or a smooth consistent finish.

Profile: There is a wide selection of profiles available.

​Maintenance: the colour may weather over time. Some species turn silvery grey as the sun bleaches the surface.

Ease of installation and fixing

Treatment against fire

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POPULAR CLADDING SPECIES

  • Vertical Siberian Larch TGV cladding

  • Horizontal Douglas Fir with Swedish Rabat

  • Horizontal European Oak

  • Western Red Cedar

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SPECIAL ONE-OFF BUILDS

Our staff will happily walk you through every stage of your project, exploring the best timber species, sizes and profiles available or source specific timber suitable for your build. We can help you set realistic budgets and work with your builder to ensure the project objectives are met.

 

Over the years we have worked with an extensive range of customers to source and supply their timber requirements, from footpath waymarking signs to oak beams for a railway station refurbishment.

 

Some of the examples are:
 

  • Siberian Larch used as cladding on a functional garden office.

  • An outstanding garden room.

  • A holiday cottage beautifully finished with horizontal larch cladding.

  • A stunning modern house given a contemporary finish with vertical larch cladding.

  • A carport created with Douglas Fir beams.

  • A boathouse constructed with Accoya beams, larch cladding and cedar shingles.

  • A traditional wooden building created with Douglas Fir beams and sheeting.

  • Douglas Fir sleepers create a boardwalk over sand dunes.

  • Woodland Trail markers.

  • Ekki decking with anti-slip strips for a boardwalk bridge.

  • European Oak Beams for a refurbishment at Folkestone harbour.

 

Please call us to discuss your next exciting project.

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DISCUSS YOUR PROJECT

CALL 028 4377 8276

Whether you need standard timber cladding or a bespoke solution for a special project, contact the team at William Kirkwood & Sons in Castlewellan today:

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