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timber claddingspecies15popular timbersAs a leading UK timber supplier, Brooks Bros consistently offerssome 50 of today’s most popular timber species - probably thebroadest range available from a single source. Many of these arerecognised as ideal for use as cladding for walls and ceilings.EXTERNALAMERICAN CHERRYWith rich red to reddish-brown heartwood, this is apremium timber for high-end interior uses.Moderately durable Density 580kg/m3AMERICAN BLACK WALNUTNot mainstream cladding, but its rich dark brown topurplish-black colour offers good contrastModerately durable Density 550-660kg/m3AMERICAN WHITE ASHLovely, creamy-white wood with a bold grain:perfect for interior displayNot durable Density 680-750kg/m3AMERICAN WHITE OAKShows off colour variations from pale yellow-brownto biscuit with a pinkish tintDurable to moderately durable Density 670-770kg/m3AYOUS - OBECHEAnother interior fascia favourite, a creamy-whiteto pale yellow hardwood choiceNot-durable Density 370-440kg/m3CUMARUAlso called Brazilian Teak this is golden to red-brownwith an orange-pink tintVery durable Density 1060kg/m3DOUGLAS FIR IMPORTED (Coastal Clears)Versatile reddish-brown, mostly clear of knotsand generally close-grainedModerately to slightly durable Density 510-550kg/m3HEMLOCK IMPORTED WESTERNPale brown in colour and somewhat lustrous with astraight grainSlightly durable Density 470-510kg/m3IDIGBO EMERI / FRAMIREAn excellent utility timber due to its medium weightand outstanding stabilityModerately durable Density 520-560kg/m3IPEOften referred to as 'Brazilian Walnut' or ‘Ironwood,’it’s as tough as it soundsVery durable Density 1040kg/m3IROKOIt’s yellow when freshly machined, quickly changingto medium, then darker brownDurable to very durable Density 630-670kg/m3HARD MAPLEVery popular cream to light brown timber ideal forinterior that finishes beautifullySlightly durable Density 740kg/m3INTERNAL

16timber claddingspeciesEXTERNALMERANTI DARK REDAnother established, good all-rounder: despite itsname, this wood is actually more brown in colourSlightly durable to durable Density 600-630kg/m3MOVINGUIBeautiful deep and golden yellow colours consideredas an ideal alternative to oakModerately durable Density 670kg/m3RED LAURO/LOUROA versatile reddish brown external cladding alternativeto Western Red CedarModerately durable Density 600-650kg/m3SAPELEAn extremely popular Redwood, similar to BrazilianMahogany with a lovely finishModerately durable Density 640-700kg/m3SIBERIAN LARCHA popular choice due to its aesthetic beautySlightly to moderately durable Density 570-650kg/m3SOUTHERN YELLOW PINEVaries from pale straw to a light reddish-brownSlightly durable Density 400-500kg/m3STEAMED BEECHSteaming creates a fairly consistent tone of tan toreddish brown claddingNot durable Density 690-750kg/m3TULIPWOODFrom white to pale olive-brown with olive greenstreaks also called Yellow PoplarSlightly durable Density 510kg/m3WESTERN RED CEDARPopular reddish brown cladding that ages to silver greyif left unprotectedDurable Density 330-390kg/m3home grown timbersThrough its Home Grown Timber Division, Brooks Brosincludes in its stock list a selection of home grown species as acost-effective and sustainable alternative to imported timber.BRITISH CEDARReddish to light brown with more knots than itsoverseas cousin that enhance its characterModerately durable Density 330-390kg/m3BRITISH DOUGLAS FIRA reliable, tough home grown option: reddish to lightbrown with strong grain patternModerately to slightly durable Density 470-520kg/m3BRITISH LARCHPale orange/brown to reddish brown offering anatural and cost-effective choiceSlightly to moderately durable Density 470-650kg/m3INTERNAL

timber claddingspeciesEXTERNAL17INTERNALEUROPEAN OAKYellowish-brown in colour with a distinct silver grain:a northern hemisphere favouriteDurable Density 670-760kg/m3EUROPEAN REDWOODCreamy white to yellow colour, straight to interlockedgrain and smooth textureSlightly to moderately durable Density 500-540kg/m3EUROPEAN SPRUCEColour range from creamy white/light yellow tored-brown also used for musical instrument sound boardsNot to slightly durability Density 400-470kg/m3SWEET CHESTNUTGolden colour (similar to oak) that will weather to anatural silver tone if left untreatedDurable Density 540-650kg/m3Note: Some of these timbers will need preservative treatment when used externally.modified timbersThe recent introduction and popularity of modified timbers(Kebony and Thermowood) adds further cladding choices forarchitects, building contractors and specifiers.KEBONY CHARACTERFSC certified wood with enhanced cell structure anda smooth surface containing knotsDurability Class 1/2 Density 610kg/m3KEBONY CLEARFSC /PEFC certified wood with enhanced cellstructure and a clear knot-free appearanceClass 1 durable Density 750kg/m3THERMOWOOD REDWOODModified by heat-treating Scandinavian Redwood.Medium brown on deliveryHas improved durability Density 450-540kg/m3TREATED REDWOOD (UC3) - BROWNManufactured from slow-grown Pine that darkensover time to quite a dark woodModerately to slightly durable Density 500-540kg/m3TREATED WHITEWOOD (UC3) - BROWNManufactured from slow-grown Scandinavian/EuropeanWhitewood and takes finishes wellSlightly durable Density 400-470kg/m3CE Declaration of Conformity EN14915:2013 Declaration of Performance details on products relevant to CE can be viewed/downloaded onour website at www.brookstimber.com/cencertificates.phpNote: Details stated throughout this publication represent a fair description of the product or service offered and are given without liability.Colours are as accurate as photographic and printing processes allow. Availability and sizes are subject to confirmation at time of order.

18timber claddingspeciesI PROJECTFamily home, Isle of Wight by architect Lincoln Miles, Isle of WightCladding: Kebony Clear PEFC certified 600m2 Mixed sizes 20 x 143mm,21 x 42mm, 21 x 68mm, 21 x 95mm Quality to BS1186:3 1990 Part 4 Class 1Profile: Rectangular eased and square edges Finish: Un-finishedComment: Kebony was chosen for its environmental credentials, durabilityand aesthetics Featured on UK Channel 4’s ‘Grand Designs’Photographs JULIAN WINSLOW

timber claddingspecies19Kebony an excellent claddingalternative to tropicalhardwoodKebony is real wood with enhanced cell structureideal for exterior applications that demand highperformance and refined good looks.Developed in Norway, the Kebony technology isan environmentally friendly, patented process, whichenhances the properties of sustainable softwoodwith a bio-based liquid. The process permanentlymodifies the wood cell walls giving Kebony premium hardwood characteristics and a richbrown colour.It is a highly durable, sustainable wood with theaesthetics and performance of the best tropicalhardwoods. It requires minimum maintenance andbrings low life cycle costs. In addition, Kebony isresistant to rot, fungi and other wood destroyingmicroorganisms and it is safe and toxin-free.Kebony is available in clear and character grade(see page 17 for more details). After exposure to sunand rain the wood develops a natural silver-graypatina without losing its hard-wearing properties.Brooks Bros (UK) Ltd is a recommended UK supplierof Kebony products.I PROJECTThe Point, Polzeath, Cornwall by Laurence Associates, CornwallCladding: Kebony Character FSC certified 500m2 25 x 150mm Quality to BS1186-3 1990 Part 4 Class 1Profile: 18 x 144mm square Finish: Un-finishedPhotographs BRANDTRAIN

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timber claddingwestern red cedar claddingWestern Red Cedar (sourced mainly from Western Canada)is probably the most popular timber used for external cladding.It is durable, versatile, easy to use and requires little maintenance.If left untreated, over time, it weathers to a beautiful silver-greycolour. Its low density (330-390kg per m3) confirms it as one ofthe lightest durable softwoods available, making it easy tohandle and to work with (to saw, cut, machine and fix). It hasgood thermal and acoustic characteristics. It has excellentdimensional strength and is class 2 ‘durable’. It takes most stains,colours and finishes well (please ask for details) and is the idealchoice for fast-track cladding projects.BB1A 144mm x 18mmBB2 144mm x 18mmBB10 144mm x 18mmBB11 144mm x 18mmExternal L MouldCorner Section44mm x 44mmBB4A 94mm x 18mmstocked items21

22timber claddingstocked itemsfeather edge claddingMachine painted black, Feather Edge cladding/weatherboard isproduced from kiln dried Scandinavian softwood, pressuretreated to Class UC3 (BS EN335) to ensure long life anddurability. It is sawn on all four faces and finished front, backand both edges.As standard it is a 22mm (feathering to 8mm) x 175mm profilesupplied in random lengths between 3.6m and 6.0m. Bespokeprofiles available on request.Availability: Delivery is normally around 7-10 days from order. For details of currentavailability please call your Brooks Bros contact or your nearest Brooks Bros SalesOffice (see back cover)waney edge claddingWaney Edge is a very traditional form of cladding. It is createdby overlapping boards cut through and through straight fromthe tree, with one edge left with the profile of the tree fromwhich it came (the waney edge) and one square edge.The boards are laid to show the waney edge, with an overlap of40/50mm. It is normally supplied untreated but can be treatedto UC3 if required (treatment will change the colour of thetimber temporarily - mainly in green and brown pigments).Available from stock: Elm, Douglas Fir, Larch and Oak (other species available on request).Delivery is normally around 7-10 days from order. For details of current availability pleasecall your Brooks Bros contact or your nearest Brooks Bros Sales Office (see back cover).finger jointed claddingTo create this form of cladding Brooks Bros ‘finger-join’ shortpieces of timber together, creating very stable boards ofconvenient length (up to six metres) that help minimise wasteand speed-time on site. These boards can be machined tospecification. Species used include Sweet Chestnut, EuropeanOak and Western Red Cedar.Availability: Delivery is normally around 7-10 days from order. For details of currentavailability please call your Brooks Bros contact or your nearest Brooks Bros SalesOffice (see back cover)

timber claddingresponsible sourcingAs forests around the world come under increasing pressure, it hasnever been more urgent to ensure that the timber-based productsthat we source support environmentally sound and socially beneficialpractices - a promise that we will pass on to our customers.Guiding us in our day-to-day purchasing, we operate a ResponsiblePurchasing Policy that is informed by the latest regulatory,technological and market developments appropriate to our business.We take a systematic approach to ensure the legal origin of the timberin our products and to comply with the EU Timber Regulation andConstruction Products Regulation.However, we must look beyond legality as the laws in many countriesdo not necessarily equate to sustainability. That is why we sourcefrom companies that manage their forests responsibly and are ableto demonstrate this through independent certification according tointernationally recognised standards. Where this is not possible, wework with our suppliers to transition towards more responsiblepractices.Our FSC and PEFCTM certified products meet the UK government’sprocurement policy, specified by the Central Point of Expertise(CPET). They also lead to credit awards in BREEAM, a leading designand assessment method for sustainable buildings. Read ourEnvironmental Strategy to find out how we tackle the environmentalimpacts of our business. www.brookstimber.co.uk/environment.phpBrooks Bros (UK) Ltd is: FSC Chain of Custody Certified: Our FSC certified productspromote responsible forest management, protecting indigenouspeoples’ rights and conserving endangered flora and fauna. PEFC Chain of Custody Certified: Our PEFC certified productspromote sustainable forest management and helps protectfundamental rights of workers along the supply chain. BM Trada Forest Products Chain of Custody Certified: permittingus to sell products that have been legally-verified, such as BureauVeritas OLB. Timber Trade Federation (TTF) Responsible Purchaser: Thiscertifies that our due diligence system is in line with the TTF’sResponsible Purchasing Policy, a risk management framework forcompliance with the TTF Environmental Code of Conduct and theEU Timber Regulation. ISO 9001 Certified: This ensures that we operate a sound QualityManagement System enables us to consistently offer products andservices that meet our customers’ needs. FSC - C013816: Look for FSC certified products.environmental sourcing23

24timber claddingprofiles and ancillary productsstandard profiles, trimmings and revealsBB1A 144mm x 18mmBrooks Bros timber cladding is machined to the higheststandards in its own sawmills. Today, processing timber demandsintelligent system solutions from start to finish. Brooks Bros hastended to build its systems around the finest German-producedmachines and systems (Rondamat grinders and WeinigPowermat moulders feature heavily in our inventory in orderto produce fine quality profiles).BB2 144mm x 18mmBB3A 144mm x 18mmBB6 144mm x 18mmSo, now all you need to do is specify a timber species fromBrooks Bros’ wide selection (see earlier SPECIES section) and theprofile or profiles from this wide range of standard profiles.BB4A 94mm x 18mmPAR SectionsBB8A 144mm x 18mmBB5 94mm x 14mm18mm x 44/94/144/194mm40mm x 40/69/94/144/194mmBB7 94mm x 12mmExternal L MouldCorner Section44mm x 44mmBB9 144mm x 18mmBB10 144mm x 18mmBB11 144mm x 18mmLouvre Blades Various SizesNote: Wider or bigger sections are available on request - dependent on specie. Profiles may need to bemodified to suit specification - please confirm with the specifier or architect. Timber is a natural material withindividual character (eg colour, knots etc) - this should be considered when selecting or specifying specieswith regards aesthetics and performance of the product in situ. Availability: Dependent on choice of speciesand machining time, delivery is normally around 10-12 working days from order. For details of currentavailability please call your Brooks Bros contact or your nearest Brooks Bros Sales Office (see back cover).

timber claddingprofiles and ancillary products25shingles, shakes, hip and ridgeShingles and Shakes are used in both wall and roofapplications. Treated or untreated they both offer anexcellent low carbon footprint. A Shingle is made by sawinga block of wood on both sides to give a relatively smoothface and back. A Shake is hand split along the natural grainof the wood then re-sawn, to give a textured face andsmooth back. Both offer a high degree of thermal insulation,are light to transport and easy to install.bespoke profilesAvailability: Ex stock delivered approximately five days. Note: Detailed Shingles andRidges installation manual available on request.If the profile a project requires is not available among thestandard range (opposite), Brooks Bros will machine it preciselyto specification from a sample or a drawing. From initial drawingand tool making to choice of timber species and machining,Brooks Bros expertise and eye-to-detail service makes the jobso simple.So, if you need a one-off profile or to source an existing one thatisn’t standard, please contact your nearest Brooks Bros SalesOffice (see the back cover for details).Availability: Dependent on the choice of species, delivery is normally around 10-12working days from order. For details of current availability please call your Brooks Broscontact or your nearest Brooks Bros Sales Office (see back cover).secret fix system profilelouvre bladesBrooks Bros Louvre Blades (elliptical, square edged and pencilround edged) are used in Bris Soleil and other solar shadingdevices as a popular way of controlling solar gain and addingstylish features to a building. They offer wind and climate control,let the breeze in and create a privacy screen. They are availableThis is a unique profile that Brooks Bros machines to individualspecification. It forms part of a hidden cladding fastener kit(for details of the full kit see page 28).in a variety of profiles, sizes and most timber species and can bepre-finished like all Brooks Bros cladding profiles.Availability: For details of current availability (particularly on sections above 230mmwide) please call your Brooks Bros contact or your nearest Brooks Bros Sales Office(see back cover).

26timber claddingpre-finishing and treatmentsBrooks Bros offers a number of pre-delivery appliedtreatments: decorative, preservative, intumescent and firedecorative finishesretardant timber treatments for both interior and externalDecorative coatings (both translucent and opaque) providecladding projects. As with other aspects of the specifying pro-timber cladding with a protective layer that insulates thecess Brooks Bros’ expertise and considerable know-howsurface and provides structural stability while at the same time,is available to guide through this important ‘finishing’ phase ofenhancing aesthetics. Brooks Bros pre-treats in its own finishingcladding. For details of all available finishes and treatmentsplants and supplies both internal and external cladding coatingsplease call your Brooks Bros contact or your nearest Brookswith low film build from leading specialist brands that includeBros Sales Office (see back cover).Morrells, Sikkens, Teknos and Osmo.slow weathering treatmentSioo Wood Protection uses silicon technology to provide highlyeffective and proven protection for timber. By mirroring thenatural ageing process and accelerating the creation of thesilver-grey appearance it provides long life protection in anenvironmentally friendly way. It resists the formation of algae andblack spore (particularly on resinous timbers such as Larch, Cedarand Oak). It reinforces and strengthens the surface of the claddingand is long lasting with minimal

Brooks Bros maintains a nationwide supplier support service: from design and tender, through planning a project, to care during and after construction. Brooks Bros manufactures the majority of its timber cladding in its own state-of-the-art machining and finishing facilities here in the UK. Brooks Bros is ISO9001 certified - a sound Quality