Bark Siding Installation

Roofing underlayer should be inserted between the rows of bark siding see zoom pic.

Bark siding installation.

Natural bark siding the original. Storage prior to installation. Natural bark siding will age in color overtime especially in the direct sunlight it actually looks more rustic overtime. Natural bark siding will age in color over time especially in the direct sunlight it actually looks more rustic overtime.

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. Keep the poplar bark dry prior to installation. Chestnut bark was once a popular choice for home siding until a blight killed off nearly the entire species in north america in the 1940s. Stored siding should be 4 to 6 inches above the ground with air circulating freely around and throughout the stack.

Use chalk line to determine rows. Our high grading standards for backwoods bark have resulted in the only independent laboratory tested and professionally engineered product of its kind on the market today. Barkclad does not warranty the natural bark siding passed the cutting of the bands of the packaging due to the fact that installation is key to the longevity of the siding. Barkclad does not warranty the natural bark siding passed the cutting of the bands of the packaging due to the fact that installation is key to the longevity of the siding.

Natural bark siding is a dry kiln wood siding. Natural bark siding is a dry kiln wood siding. 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. Stack siding off the ground and under cover.

Poplar bark is the only tree bark that is rigid enough to endure the rigors of exterior application. Either wood screws pallet nails spiral nails or ring shanked nails should be used to secure the bark cladding to the plywood. The bark house 5 point quality control protocol ensures precision in manufacturing. Today poplar bark is a top choice and provides rustic beauty as well as effective protection from the elements.

Completed bark siding installation. The bark is squared kiln dried and quality assured. The bark which is historically a waste product in lumber operations is harvested to become exterior siding or interior wall tiles before the logs reach the mill.