Poplar Wood Siding

Natural bark siding the original.

Poplar wood siding.

It was observed that much of the original siding on the house was heartwood. When a wood is in direct contact with the ground it opens the wood to mold and fungus because it allows moisture to penetrate the wood. Keep the poplar bark dry prior to installation. Panel siding is easy to install and is available in a variety of textures and colors.

Incredibly light and strong wood. Yellow poplar siding has been used for years. Very few strips of siding had to be replaced on the restored house. Kiln drying will not eliminate this risk.

Found outside and inside distinct and luxurious homes estates and cottages in 49 states across the u s. On the contrary yellow poplar is a part of the magnolia tree family and is a true hardwood. If the bark is to be stored over damp ground or concrete place a moisture barrier under the siding. The bark house 5 point quality control protocol ensures precision in manufacturing.

602 x 1 10 662 2 662 sf of poplar bark needed. However there is also another wood that shares the name. My sled weighed 15 lbs and could carry 400. At barkclad our natural bark siding is from poplar and is hand peeled dried in a certified kiln hand cut on site stacked loaded and shipped for delivery within a 1 week period or less to maintain the exceptional natural integrity of the bark.

As this wood will be used outside its mc will be around 12 which is high enough for several different insects. Luxury wood shingle siding that is harvested with environmentally friendly practices and attention to timing using methods created exclusively at bark house this tulip poplar wood paneling is a reclaimed waste product of the logging industry. Y p does not have resin or sap exudation. Storage prior to installation.

Like any wood product without natural decay or insect resistance there is a risk of insects. And throughout canada barkclad is the natural bark siding product of choice for customers who want to create a beautiful natural rustic wood look. I built a dog sled from poplar when i was young. However yellow poplar is not actually a type of poplar wood at all.

Barkclad natural poplar bark is available in three grades including 1 super exterior premium grade 1 exterior standard. Much better use than siding for nice clear wood imo. Poplar definately does not resist rot as well as most soft woods when it is dry nailing through it is tough. The siding shown is on a 1993 garage addition to a 160 year old historic house clad in old growth yellow poplar clapboard bevel siding that was restored at the same time.

When people refer to poplar wood there are generally referring to white poplar. Fiber cement siding is a great alternative to wood siding and is made from a combination of cement recycled materials wood fiber and special additives. If you re using a wood outside starting with a rot resistant wood is the most important step. Stack siding off the ground and under cover.

Pitch the wood so that water does not collect on the surface.