Siberian Larch
Siberian Larch (Larix Sibirica) is largely found in Western Russia, on the border of Finland. The timber is the colour of pale straw and often compared to Pine thanks to the light yellow hues and few knots. From both varieties of Larch we supply, Siberian Larch is the more durable option thanks to the harsh weather conditions in which it grows, making it a more hardy timber which is resistant to rot and insect infestation.
British Larch
British Larch (Larix Decidua) is a type of European Larch which grows in British woodland and plantations. The heartwood of the timber is a subtle pale pink layered over a creamy yellow undertone, with dark knots. As the tree grows in milder conditions than Siberian Larch, it is not quite as resistant but it is still a strong, durable timber. For external uses, though, it may require better fixings and offer lower durability than its Russian counterpart.
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Larch related insights
If you are looking for Larch timber, you will usually come across two different types: Siberian Larch and British Larch. But which should you choose?
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EcoChoice recently supplied timber cladding for a project on the edge of the Peak District National Park. The building, which had been completely renovated, was clad in Siberian larch and the finished result looked fantastic.
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