Case Study - Orkney Cladding Project

Silva Timber's Western Red Cedar bevel cladding fits the bill for this three bedroomed detached house in the remote Orkney Islands. The Requirements Ambitious self-builder, Erik Tait wanted to create an eco-paradise within the stunning natural beauty of the Mainland of Orkney. Located on the northern tip of Scotland, where the North Sea and Atlantic Ocean meet, the property would be subjected to a combination of salty, harsh and wet conditions during the winter and hot days in the summer. The exterior materials selected for the house would need to weather well and also fit with Erik's environmental theme. Good insulation was a prerequisite The build's location in Kirkwall on the Mainland, surrounded by listed buildings and rich in architectural heritage, would require a sympathetic approach in order to blend with its surroundings. Any external materials chosen would also need to complement Erik's choice of Canadian Slate tiles for the roof.