Case Study
A new self-build home in York
Drawing on its innate aesthetic appeal, Kiln Dried Western Red Cedar has been used throughout the exterior of the one storey property. The rich warm colour and texture of the cladding has given the home a striking appearance and created a protective and decorative envelope for the building. Representing the ultimate natural and renewable cladding finish for homes and commercial buildings, Western Red Cedar’s durability meant it was ideally suited to the project. In addition to its natural beauty and durability, Western Red Cedar has impressive thermal insulation properties – ideal for structures where there is a specific requirement to keep energy consumption to a minimum. As well as being a wholly renewable resource, it is also a perfect carbon sink – soaking carbon from