the elevated gardens feel warm, organic and genuinely connected to nature.


TTJ: WHICH PRODUCTS HAVE SUBSTITUTED SIBERIAN LARCH IN THE CLADDING MARKET? ES: From our perspective, European Larch has been the primary substitute within the cladding market. It also offers strong availability compared to historic Siberian supply.


European Larch performs well in ventilated façade systems and responds predictably to preservative treatment and surface coatings, allowing designers to achieve required service life and compliance. It may require closer attention to grading, detailing, and maintenance, but remains the most technically appropriate like-for-like alternative currently available.


TTJ: HOW HAVE SALES OF MODIFIED AND THERMALLY TREATED CLADDING PRODUCTS DEVELOPED? ES: Modified timbers have seen a huge increase in popularity over the last year, both thermally modified options such as Radiata pine, and ayous, alongside chemically modified products, e.g. our European redwood with VTX Preservative treatment. We supply these through our exclusive Elements Collection, giving access to high-performance modified timbers at competitive rates, backed by warranties and service lives of 30+ years. The long-term performance of the product


is key when looking at total cost of a build. Installation and labour costs are now such a large proportion that the installed materials need to last and continue to perform.


TTJ: WHAT HAVE BEEN LATEST CLADDING PRICE TRENDS? ES: We are offering timber cladding options from around the globe, so currency and shipping costs constantly have an impact on top of raw material cost. Prices are a little more settled for your average cladding offering, while large section sizes or long lengths can still carry a premium. With the increased selection of species and products available we are seeing some of the ‘lower cost’ species, and the Thermally modified options proving to be more popular where budgets are tight.


TTJ: WHAT ABOUT NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENTS? ES: VTX preservative range of products is something that Vincent Timber have introduced to the market, offering both VTX Pigmented (Brown), and VTX Zero (Clear) preservative treated European Redwood. A competitively priced product in the market that can be offered fully certified to meet EuroClass B if required.


Alongside this, we have also seen growing


Above: VTX pigmented redwood at the Sadlers Mead car park


demand for Sweet Chestnut cladding, particularly for projects seeking the natural character of a hardwood. Supplied as a finger-jointed product, Sweet Chestnut offers long, near knot-free 6.0m lengths with reduced internal tension, resulting in a highly stable façade board with minimal moisture- related movement.


Profile evolution is always occurring, as the demand in the market changes. With an in-house toolroom we can make profile bespoke to a project. We find ourselves doing this on a monthly basis – working with clients to find a suitable profile, not only in appearance but also in fixing details.


TTJ: WHAT HAS BEEN THE MARKET SPLIT BETWEEN NATURAL LOOK CLADDING AND FACTORY FINISHED COLOURED PRODUCTS? ES: Most orders are still for natural, uncoated timber cladding – the market likes timber to naturally weather to that silver/ grey, and age with the building. This is one of the attributes of timber versus composite materials, the natural change as the product ages. Factory finished options such as CapeCod which offer a 15-year warranty, and a wide range of colour are still very popular, just on a smaller scale to the more traditional uncoated options.


WHAT HAVE BEEN YOUR KEY SHINGLES PRODUCTS? ES: Western Red Cedar shingles are our most popular out of the shingles and shakes that we offer. Offered almost entirely defect free, the classic appearance of shingles is now proving to be popular as a cladding product not only a roofing material. TTJ: Can you give an example of a standout shingles project you’ve supplied? ES: One was the charming ‘Gingerbread House’ by architect Laura Dewe Mathews.


It showcases how timber can be used in a distinctive way to add warmth, character, and harmony to contemporary design, while working seamlessly alongside other materials. The project features our fancy butt shingles in Canadian Western red cedar, chosen for their natural ability to weather gracefully. Laura described the result as developing ‘a beautiful softness over time’. You can see it on YouTube – (www.youtube.com/ watch?v=vZedbUq8h2Y)


TTJ: WHAT IS YOUR MARKET OUTLOOK FOR 2026? ES: It’s positive, underpinned by our ability to stay closely aligned with market shifts, social trends and customer needs. Refurbishment and upgrade work is expected to account for an increasingly significant share of our demand. With more than half of UK homeowners now choosing to improve existing properties rather than move, there is a clear shift towards investment in durable, high-quality external materials that enhance performance, appearance, and long-term value. We see this as a major opportunity and have positioned ourselves to support it with sustainable, low- maintenance cladding and shingle solutions. At the same time, the government’s ambition to deliver 1.5 million new homes reinforces the long-term importance of the new build market. Specification-led projects will remain a key driver, particularly where quality, compliance and sustainability are central considerations. Vincent Timber is well positioned to support this pipeline through a strong product offering and close engagement with architects, contractors, and consultants. Overall, demand across refurbishment and new build is increasingly aligned around sustainability, longevity, and low maintenance - areas where we continue to invest, innovate, and strengthen our position.


www.ttjonline.com | Spring 2026 | TTJ


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