A mixture of render and stone cladding was chosen to provide an interesting contrast while Western Red Cedar from Silva Timber added a touch of warmth to this modern self-build home.

The Western Red Cedar from Silva Timber was the clients’ top choice due to its natural longevity and stability. Furthermore, the higher grade of Western Red Cedar reduced the number of knots in the cladding and increased the clear, straight grain the clients loved.

Once the raw material was chosen, it was time find the perfect coating to create the golden timber the clients had envisioned from the start. A number of colour combinations of the stone, render and cedar cladding were considered to strike the perfect balance between naturally warm materials and modern design. But the cedar coated in Sansin Harvest Gold it was an instant hit and sealed the deal.

It was decided to have the cladding factory-coated at Silva Timber to ensure a consistent finish and take the hassle out of coating the timber. Taking advantage of the factory coating service meant that the cladding could be installed in no time at all, saving valuable time on site.

The self-build process can take a while and there will always be a few setbacks but this project showcases how huge the reward can be.