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The earthy tones of the Kebony timber covering help this house by AR Design Studio, blend with the surrounding gardens and rural setting. The hue of this product makes it visually comparable to tropical hardwoods.
MARTIN GARDNER
Whether you’re keen to establish a home with modern or traditional visual appeal, timber cladding has the potential to act as a powerful aesthetic element within your self-build, renovation or house extension project. Often viewed favourably by planners as a tool that can help a house blend sensitively into its setting, sustainably sourced products can boost your dwelling’s green credentials, too.
From the varied honey, sandy and golden shades of oak through to the warm amber tones of larch, there are plenty of options to choose from when it comes to specifying this item – and a lot will depend on the budget you have available.
In addition to the colour, each wood species varies in terms of the graining, service life and the level of upkeep required. Hardwoods like oak, ash and sweet chestnut, for example, are naturally-durable species with a service life of 40-60 years. However, these are premium products that come with a higher price tag than other choices.