Larch cladding

It is impossible to say unequivocally which option is better. However, both materials have some features that must be considered when choosing:

• Larch is distinguished by greater hardness and is difficult to process. However, it is more durable than cedar.
• Larch wood, unlike cedar, does not have a rich aroma, so it will be easier to breathe in a larch house.
• Experts assure that larch houses are less warm, but over time, when the tree is completely dry, it will retain heat perfectly.

Choosing larch or cedar for building your house, you choose excellent performance. The house will be extremely durable and can even stand for several centuries.

Larch boards are used to create a unique house interior or to complement an existing one. These boards are perfect for flooring since they are quite resistant to mechanical stress. What’s more, larch is pleasant in terms of kinesthetics.

Edged boards can be used not only for house interiors but also for external works. Larch cladding guarantees that a private house will look presentable and the cladding material will last long. Since larch (especially if it is processed with modern agents) retains its appearance for a long time, you can be sure that the exterior cladding will not have to be repaired.

Like most wooden materials, larch retains heat well, which means that it can be used to insulate roofs, walls, and also for basements. However, since it is expensive, professionals recommend using simpler and cheaper materials for these purposes, and larch is best used in rooms where people will be able to appreciate the magnificence of its beauty.

Larch is devoid of many disadvantages inherent in other types of wood:

• It is resistant to moisture, weathering in a humid climate, as well as to sudden temperature changes;
• Larch material is not afraid of harmful wood-damaging insects (such as bark beetles or termites), larch wood is rot-resistant, and the appearance of fungus or mold is completely excluded – this is because larch contains a large number of various resins;
• Due to its resistance to a variety of conditions, you can use Larch wood almost anywhere, in any climatic conditions, and not be afraid that the wood will be scorched by the sun (Larch wood is resistant to ultraviolet rays and does not fade in the sun) or affected by moisture and become loose;
• Larch wood is perfectly tolerated by people with allergies to different tree species; what’s more, larch can contribute to the recovery or improvement of a person’s well-being due to its antiseptic properties;
• In terms of design, Larch wood is also quite attractive. There is a huge variety of different colors and beautiful patterns given to this wood by nature. Larch wood surfaces leave an impression of solidity and luxury, thus creating a unique microclimate in the room.