Western red cedar shingles used on timber cabins

Old English Roofing has fitted John Brash's western red cedar shingles onto timber cabins at Valence school in Westerham, Kent.

John Brash supplied 1,200 bundles of western red cedar shingles for the project, as specified by Burn's, Guthrie and Partners architectural firm.

Following discussions with planners, it was decided that the western red cedar shingles would help the cabins blend in with the semi-woodland and rural environment and maintain the atmosphere of the site.

The units were also clad in timber weatherboard, and the shingles complemented this exterior facade.

Western red cedar weathers naturally over time to a silvery grey colour.

It is said to have a good strength-to-weight ratio, requires minimum maintenance and provides good thermal performance.

As timber is a sustainable and renewable material, it helped Valance school meet the minimum requirement of BREEAM’s 'very good' rating, which ensures that new-build educational buildings comply with strict environmental criteria.

The shingles used for this project were given extra protection with an FRT Exterior Fire Retardant Treatment (AA Rating) to ensure they complied with Part B Building Regulations.

They were also given a preservative treatment that protects them against wood-rotting fungi and insect attack for a minimum of 40 years.

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