Publisher's Synopsis
Timber cladding is increasingly popular with building owners and architects seeking to exploit timber's unique visual appeal and environmental credentials. This illustrated book contains guidance on: - the applications and types of timber cladding - timber selection and quality, expanded to include modified woods - protection, with new sections on weathering and discoloration, and charred wood - detail design updated with new detail drawings for applying timber cladding to timber frame, structural insulated panels, cross-laminated timber, masonry with cavity, solid masonry and cold-formed steel frames - storage and installation - maintenance, including the results of TRADA's research into low-cost removal of staining - softwoods and hardwoods commonly used for cladding - specification checklist.
