Timber is our favourite material, but it changes. Untreated larch turns silver within two years; oak darkens and checks; ash is beautiful inside but unsuitable outdoors.
Outside
For cladding we use larch, Douglas fir or thermally modified ash, detailed so water drains away quickly. We tell clients to expect a silver patina and to enjoy it.
Inside
Oak floors with a hard-wax oil can be spot-repaired forever. For joinery we often use ash or birch ply, which take paint and oil well.
