Larch
European Larch is a hard strong timber with an attractive warm reddish brown or terracotta colour with gold streaks, which fades to silver after prolonged exposure to sunlight
Geographic availability
Europe
Origin / Location of manufacturing / Processing plant
Available from throughout the UK, this sample was processed in Dunfermline, Scotland
Application and typical uses of the product
Larch heartwood is strong and is durable outside without the use of preservatives. These properties make it an ideal wood for outdoor use such as decking and cladding. Traditionally boats were planked with European Larch and some timber still finds its way into quality boat building today. Traditionally valued for its strength and durability the beauty of this wood has often been overlooked
Breakdown of Product
100% Timber
Thermal conductivity (k) W/m°C or Thermal transmittance (U-value) - W/m2°C (If applicable)
K =0.14 W/m°C
Is the resource Renewable or Finite?
renewable
Does the material need to be processed further or treated by the user
Larch works and finishes well however some care is required to accommodate the frequently changing grain and resin pockets. Once varnished or oiled the finished effect is well worth the effort
Buildability - how complex is installation? What skill level is required?
Not complex
Deconstruction and Re-use
Yes
Disposal/ End of Life
Reprocessed as woodchip or as biomass for energy generation
Supplier Name
Scottish Wood
Main Contact
Jim Birley
Contact Address
Inzievar Woods Oakley Dunfermline Fife KY12 8HB
Telephone Number
01383851328
Email
enquiries@scottishwood.co.uk
Other companies that manufacture similar products
Association of Scottish Hardwood Sawmills - www.ashs.co.uk
Is this product certified?
No
Availability - how easy is it to source the material
Easy, abundant supply
