Although this renovation project was scheduled to take eight months to complete, due to complications along the way, it took two years and eight months in its entirety. During this time, having sold their home, David and his wife initially rented a flat, before moving on-site and living in a partially finished house.

To bring some warmth to the facade, David opted for the Silva Select Prestige VG Western Red Cedar Cladding. Keen to create a bold shadow line, Silva Timber's channel profile was the specified and David opted for a vertical application that works extremely well alongside the large, glazed panels.

Not wanting the wood to grey over time, David decided to have it coated in Sansin SDF Precision Coat Natural Tones Harvest Gold. This coating penetrates deep into the wood to give a long-lasting colour that emulates the natural tones found in cedar.

Prior to receiving his order, David received 3 samples of the channel cladding which had been coated in the Harvest Gold colour he selected. This allowed David to see how the coating would look when applied to the light, medium, and dark colour tones of the cedar wood.

Homeowner David commented, “Silva Timber were at all times very efficient. I probably had, over the course of a few weeks, half a dozen or more conversations about materials, treatments, quantities, fixing methods, etc., and everyone I spoke to was very helpful. The delivery was on time and the driver was as helpful as he could be. We are very happy with the house and how it all came together at the end. It looks just how we pictured it and it is a great place to live.”