Ultimate Rainscreen Western Red Cedar Cladding | 45–145mm Widths | Modern Protection with Natural Warmth

Description

Rainscreen Western Red Cedar Cladding – Modern Timber Aesthetic with Built-In Ventilation

For ultra-modern finishes and high-performance timber facades, look no further than Rainscreen Western Red Cedar Cladding. This profile is designed for open-jointed installation, allowing natural airflow behind the boards to reduce moisture buildup and improve the thermal performance of your building envelope.

Made from premium-grade Canadian Western Red Cedar, Rainscreen cladding boards are straight, durable, and naturally resistant to rot and insects. Their smooth, square-edged design creates an elegant shadow line effect, making them popular among architects, designers, and eco-conscious builders alike.

If you’re aiming for a sleek and breathable façade that lasts, Rainscreen cladding is a smart and stylish solution.

Our Haven Rainscreen Western Red Cedar Cladding blends contemporary design with the inviting warmth of natural timber. The open-jointed rainscreen profile allows airflow behind the boards, reducing moisture buildup and ensuring long-term structural health for your building.

Crafted from clear-grade Canadian Western Red Cedar, these boards are naturally rot-resistant, dimensionally stable, and stunning in colour. The profile’s sleek horizontal lines create a refined, modern look, while the timber’s rich tones bring a haven-like comfort to any space.

Ideal for modern homes, commercial facades, and garden architecture, this cladding not only enhances curb appeal but also shields your structure from the elements for decades to come.

What is Rainscreen Cladding?

Rainscreen cladding refers to a ventilated cladding system where the boards are installed with open gaps (typically 5–10mm) between each plank. This allows airflow behind the timber, keeping moisture from being trapped between the cladding and the wall structure.

The Rainscreen profile is:

• Square-edged for open or closed joint styles

• Face-fixed for a strong, clean layout

• Designed to work with battens and counter battens for airflow

This system is widely used in both commercial and residential architecture, offering enhanced moisture control and visual sharpness.

Width Options & Prices (Per Linear Metre)

Boards are planed smooth to a uniform 18mm thickness and available in these widths:

📏 Plan your coverage carefully and allow 5% for cutting and spacing during install.

Length Options

All Rainscreen boards are supplied in standard lengths with the option for custom sizes:

• 1.8m (6ft)

• 2.4m (8ft)

• 3.0m (10ft)

• 3.6m (12ft)

• 4.2m (14ft)

• 4.8m (16ft)

• Custom lengths available

Key Product Details

• Profile: Rainscreen (open-jointed square-edge)

• Material: Canadian Western Red Cedar

• Finish: Smooth-planed face

• Thickness: 18mm

• Widths: 45mm, 69mm, 95mm, 145mm

• Lengths: 1.8m to 4.8m

• Ventilation: Open joints for airflow

• Orientation: Horizontal or vertical

• Durability: Natural resistance to decay, insects, and weather

• Sustainability: PEFC-certified and responsibly sourced

• Wastage Allowance: 5% recommended

Why Choose Rainscreen Western Red Cedar Cladding?

✅ Improved wall breathability and moisture drainage
✅ Clean architectural lines with square-edge precision
✅ Reduced risk of trapped water and rot
✅ Ideal for ventilated timber systems and eco builds
✅ Works with both vertical and horizontal layouts

Rainscreen systems are highly favoured in modern architecture, combining form and function. The profile also reduces long-term maintenance risks when installed properly with a breathable membrane and appropriate battens.

Ideal Applications

• Timber facades on contemporary homes

• Modern garden rooms and studios

• Feature walls with horizontal or vertical lines

• Ventilated cladding for eco-homes or timber frames

• Commercial buildings requiring performance + style

Natural Appearance & Finish

Each board is smooth-planed to highlight the natural beauty of Canadian Western Red Cedar — including its tight grain and vibrant range of reddish browns and golds. Left untreated, the timber will weather to a beautiful silver-grey, or you can maintain its colour using UV-protective finishes.

Installation Tips

• Install over ventilated batten systems

• Use stainless steel face fixings

• Maintain a 5–10mm gap between boards for proper airflow

• Use breathable membrane behind cladding for moisture control

Delivery & Customer Support

We provide nationwide delivery across the UK, with careful packaging to preserve each board’s finish and form. Need help planning a Rainscreen system? Our timber team can assist with layout, width selection, coverage estimates, and accessory advice.