Case study – Kielder Observatory, Northumberland Brief Designed by London-based Charles Barclay Architects, the Kielder Observatory is the result of a fl agship project for Northumberland and they needed a stable and strong wood that would still look good in twenty years time. Solution Offering a life expectancy in excess of 45 years, Vincent Timber supplied 280m 2 of Siberian Larch half lap cladding and around 400m 2 of Siberian Larch planed all round. Benefi ts FSC Siberian Larch is both environmentally friendly and visually stunning. The perfect choice for the observatory, which is very exposed to the elements, it boasts long life durability and exceptional impact resistance. It offers the architect, specifi er and building owner an excellent, cost effective, yet hard we

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