http://forum.mybarnconversion.com/ 'build green' en Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:16:36 +0000 http://forum.mybarnconversion.com/topic/roofing-cladding-specialist#post-226 Fri, 07 Oct 2011 12:08:34 +0000 admin 226@http://forum.mybarnconversion.com/ <p>Paul70, you've not left any contact details - feel free to do so.</p> <p>Was your Grand Designs barn on TV earlier this week - a large timber frame barn being converted by two artists (I know it was in the South East, not sure if it was Essex)? I loved the hidden roof-lights - the best solution I've seen for balancing the need for light with a seemingly 'original' facade. </p> http://forum.mybarnconversion.com/topic/roofing-cladding-specialist#post-225 Thu, 15 Sep 2011 14:51:26 +0000 Paul70 225@http://forum.mybarnconversion.com/ <p>Experience in installing industrial &amp; modern design roofs to traditional and modern barn conversion. Have recently completed works on a large project in Essex to be shown on Grand designs in the coming weeks. Available to help design and assist on all roofing and cladding ideas with excellent knowledge of materials and fixings. Based in Essex but willing to travel. </p> http://forum.mybarnconversion.com/topic/timber-cladding#post-7 Fri, 13 Jun 2008 10:33:20 +0000 admin 7@http://forum.mybarnconversion.com/ <p>Oak definitely can stain to black unless treated and treatments tend to be dark in colour giving the dodgy dark brown 'barn conversion' look ... however, the staining whilst black in parts will be silvery in others - the exact colouring will depend on the wood, weather and all those other variables that will effect it.</p> <p>So long as the wood has been aged and is sap free, it is fine for external use outdoors in the UK.</p> <p>Don't forget there are many other types of hard-wood - shop around and see what you can find. </p> http://forum.mybarnconversion.com/topic/timber-cladding#post-6 Wed, 11 Jun 2008 23:00:31 +0000 sue 6@http://forum.mybarnconversion.com/ <p>I want suggestions as to wether to use oak or soft wood for the exterior cladding of an oak frame barn. I don't want a black stained wood - will look rather oppressive next to the main house with white clap board. Also is it true that oak distorts and warps. I had hoped in time that the timber would fade to that silvery colour </p>