Larch lining: the pros and cons

As a raw material for the manufacture of building materials, various wood species are used, since naturalness ensures a long operational life for the product provided it is properly cared for. Natural raw materials are more in demand by consumers and developers, including foreign and domestic companies.

Siberian larch for the production of lumber began to acquire not so long ago - previously great demand for conifer varieties. However, due to the excellent performance characteristics and aesthetic appeal, larch has become very popular. Today lining from this breed of a tree is construction material which is widely used for internal and external finishing of various rooms.

The positive characteristics of such raw materials include a number of its unique properties, due to the specific conditions in which the tree grows.

The presence of gum in the raw material enriches wood and gives it special properties.

• Resistant to rotting and the harmful effects of microorganisms. Bio-resistance is the highest in comparison with other types of wood used in production.
• For most insects, gum is dangerous, so they do not harm wood. That is why the products do not require mandatory chemical treatment from pests, which is a necessity for many other materials.
• The material is not subject to deformation due to moisture, which allows the use of larch in the arrangement of saunas and baths. Moreover, larch is the only wood that does not lose its qualities in water, but, on the contrary, it becomes even stronger.
• It has been proven that the vapors that wood releases during its operation have a beneficial effect on human health - they increase immunity, reducing the risk of frequent colds.Phytoncides also saturate the indoor climate with antiseptic properties and a pleasant delicate aroma.

In addition to the features that are inherent in larch due to its composition, the material has a lot of other advantages.

• High level of strength of products, which consists of the following data: stretching and compression, bending along wood fibers, hardness and other characteristics. It is in these indicators that it differs significantly from pine and cedar, because, according to the above characteristics, it is very similar to oak wood, which is the most durable material.
• Excellent level of fire resistance, which exceeds the same level of fire resistance of pine in two times.
• Attractive appearance of wood even in comparison with a maple or a beech, which is expressed in the fine review of layers of a tree when carrying out cross-section. Thanks to this feature, larch floorboard is visually very similar to Canadian oak. Also larch does not turn blue with time.

• Long service life of products.
• High thermal insulation performance, which allows the wall paneling in the hot period to provide coolness, and in the winter to keep warm.
• The color scheme of the material has a lot of different options, so it is very easy to choose the necessary shade for exterior or interior work. The palette includes 12 colors, which range from light shades of gold to a red-brown color.
• The age of wood only increases the positive qualities of the raw materials, and the natural color pleases with its nobility, due to which there is no urgent need to correct it with the help of coloring compositions.

It is possible to preserve the natural shade of larch lining by means of processing products with special oils or wax for wood, and you can set the desired tonality by dye compositions based on varnish.

The disadvantages of the breed include two features that are very subjective and conditional.

• The high cost of products. Lining and other larch lumber require an impressive purchase cost, but the durability and excellent quality indicators of raw materials are more than worth the cost.
• Poor quality products resulting from errors in the processing and drying of the material. This is due to the factthat this type of wood belongs to the tar raw material, which requires strict adherence to the production process using a special tool, because proper drying reduces the risk of cracking of the raw material.

The range of use of larch lining is quite impressive - it includes both exterior and interior decoration of buildings and premises for various purposes. Therefore, based on the scope of the material, we can distinguish its main types.

Lining, in fact, is a cladding board with a product thickness of about 20 mm. It has a crest consisting of a spike and a groove, thanks to which the boards are joined to each other. Production is carried out by treating wood with milling and reysmusovye machines, and the moisture level is set using technical drying.

Products are divided into varieties based on the quality of the finished product.

There are such varieties:

• calm;
• brushed board;
• Lining;
• block house;
• American.

The first type is a regular timber.Features of the device profile lining calm give the opportunity to perform the finish with minimal joints. The products painted with a special composition will ideally fit into the interior of any room, thanks to which calm lining can be seen in various use cases: finishing of garage doors, as a floorboard, window frame arrangement.

The advantages of this type of wood are the following characteristics:

• impressive width of the product, which reduces the number of joints on the surface;
• conciseness of products in combination with other materials;
• the ability to work with non-standard rooms;
• the presence of grooves on the back of the board that provides ventilation and condensate outflow;
• smooth coating of the front;
• Convenience and ease of installation.

If desired, using special tools, you can set the coating an interesting relief.

For the production of linings calm there are very strict requirements. By grade, the material is divided into classes A, B, C, "Prima" and "Extra". This separation depends on the presence of knots, cracks, resin pockets, processing defects and other indicators.Consumer reviews indicate that the variety "Extra" is of higher quality in comparison with other classes of products.

Brushed lining is remarkable for its peculiar texture: the front part of the board has a relief surface, due to which the attractiveness of a coating made of this material greatly increases. It began to be used for finishing work not so long ago, but thanks to its peculiar texture and the use of special technologies, it can be given a pronounced texture with an imitation of a 3D effect. For the formation of the surface brushing, patination, and aging using wax and paint are used. It is possible to set the texture of the material with your own hands, however, it is worth considering that the larch brushing is a rather laborious process.

Such products are popular as interior decoration for rooms in retro style, country and Provence. They are also used for buildings and rooms for different purposes: terraces, offices, living rooms.

Lining produced on modern equipment, the product is demanded due to its correct geometry.From American products differ in size: as a rule, the latter is produced smaller. Euro lining "Extra" is popular due to the polished flat surface, which has no knots or any other defects.

Variety C may include knots and shallow cracks, sometimes there are contrasting spots. But, despite the fact that this variety is the latest class, such boards are perfect for finishing different rooms or buildings, for example, when making gazebos. Usually the lining of larch is stored and transported in packs of protective film, which provides protection from moisture and dirt, while maintaining the appropriate appearance of products.

The American is notable for its wedge-shaped configuration, due to which after the installation is completed, the effect of superimposing products on each other is set. This feature increases the operational life of the finish, because the reliability of the joints of the elements protects against the damaging effects of external factors. An American is considered an ideal option for exterior wall decoration.When the question regarding the choice of lumber for wall cladding, decided in favor of American lining, it is necessary to take into account the grade of wood: the higher the grade, the better the quality. The highest quality is considered to be the Extra class of larch lining.

The block house is a board used most often for exterior decoration, with the products having a semicircular face. This configuration allows you to create high-quality imitation of a rounded log. The structure, decorated with the help of such a wall paneling, will look luxurious, since the exterior design resembles a wooden frame finish.

The block house is successfully used not only for facing the exterior walls of country cottages - panels also make gables of buildings in combination with other materials, as well as surfaces inside houses: walls and ceilings. For the interior of the premises, made in a rustic style, such lining is just what we need. Lining a block-house from a larch will provide heat and sound insulation indoors. The material that will be used for external work is recommended to be additionally treated with a special compound - this will prolong the service life of the products and protect against moisture and ultraviolet radiation.

Larch does not belong to valuable species of wood, therefore, in comparison with products made of oak or mahogany, its cost is more affordable. However, aesthetic appeal and excellent quality are not inferior to more expensive analogues of products.

Reliability and durability of Siberian larch tested over the years and historySince piles of this type of wood serve as original fortifications for various types of structures in Venice, the Sheremetyev Palace and many other significant buildings were made of this wood.

Lining calm often has the following dimensions:

• thickness - 14 mm;
• width - 85-140 mm.

By the individual order some manufacturers make products with a thickness of 20 mm.

Lining and brasirovannye products manufactured in accordance with two standards: European and domestic. The first standard defines the parameters of the product: length - 0.4-6 m, width 80-140 mm with a thickness of 12.5 mm.

Based on the size, it becomes obvious that the lining in length is divided into two types: a long one, most often used for decoration, and a short one, which is recommended for filing roof overhangs.

American larch, as a building-facing material, is available in a large and small version. Small panels have a width of 0.6 to 0.9 mm, with a narrow rib thickness of 14-20 mm and wide - 22-28 mm.

The largest view has the following dimensions: width - 0.9-1.4 mm with a thickness of a narrow rib from 16 to 28 mm and wide - 28-40 mm.

The block house is made of larch with a thickness of 28 mm and a width of 135 mm with a length of 2 to 4 m. Dimensions may vary depending on the manufacturer.

Knowing the dimensions of the selected type of products, you can choose the most appropriate option for finishing by performing a preliminary calculation of the required material.

Lining has long destroyed stereotypes that concerned the erroneous statements that the material allegedly is an acceptable option only for the decoration of country buildings. Today lining, and in particular from the Siberian larch, has become a popular designer raw material, which is widely used to create the interior and exterior of residential buildings and public buildings.

The design of the room, the walls and ceiling of which are lined with clapboard calm light colors, will set the atmosphere of free and air space, despite the presence of furniture and walls. An interesting solution would be a similar design for two-story houses with decorating the ceiling surface with wooden caissons and a massive chandelier.

A veranda or covered terrace, where the decoration is made of dark-colored clapboard in combination with wicker furniture, made to match the walls and ceiling, will give the interior a rustic style that will warm you with comfort and warmth from decorating the room with natural and environmentally friendly products.

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