SIBERIAN LARCH
As the name suggests Siberian Larch is an imported softwood from Siberia, which is felled from sustainable forests and has some amazing qualities- especially for gates.
- VERY DURABLE - Its one of the toughest and hardest softwoods in the world, and is ideal where physical damage may occur ie knocks and scapes
- ROT AND FUNGUS RESISTANT - naturally resistant to rot and fungus attack making impregnation ie tanalising unneccesary
- DURABILITY - Studies concerning the life of the timber have shown :-
- 10-15 years in contact with the ground
- 50-100 years unproteted outdoors
- 100-150 years protected outdoors
- SUSTAINABILITY - This is a sustainable timber source, with more timber growing than is felled annually
- DIMENSIONALLY STABLE - Very little expansion when exposed to heat or moisture. Very important with gates, remains stable and straight
- STRENGTH, VISUAL APPEARANCE, LOW MAINTAINANCE, ENVIROMENTALLY FRIENDLY, COMPETITIVE PRICE
- FINISHING - Left as it is the timber will turn silver grey over time, but to keep its appearance a coat of oil will keep it looking good
SIBERIAN LARCH TAKES STAIN WELL BUT PAINTS SHOULD BE AVOIDED
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