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British cedar shadow gap cladding is for when you want timber cladding to look clean, crisp and properly modern. The evenly spaced gaps between the boards create strong shadow lines that give walls real depth and character, without looking busy or overcomplicated.
Because it’s made from British-grown cedar, it’s also a really practical choice. It’s light to handle, naturally resistant to rot and insect damage, and it holds up well in the UK weather without needing loads of chemical treatment.
It’s one of those finishes that looks sharp the day it goes up… and somehow looks even better a few years down the line.
Why do people choose British cedar shadow gap?
Most people pick this profile for the look, but it wins on practicality too.
The shadow gap profile gives you:
Clean, straight lines across the wall
A strong architectural feel
Natural airflow behind the boards
A tidy, professional finish once installed
And because it’s cedar, you also get:
Natural resistance to rot and decay
Less risk of insect or fungal damage
Lightweight boards that are easy to work with
A beautiful grain that looks good treated or untreated
It works brilliantly on modern houses, garden rooms, studios, home offices and any project where you want the timber to feel intentional and designed, not just “bolted on”.
British cedar that’s actually nice to work with
One of the best things about British cedar shadow gap cladding is how easy it is to handle on-site. It’s not overly heavy, it cuts cleanly and it’s forgiving if you’re fitting everything yourself.
Trades tend to like it because it goes on quickly. DIYers like it because it doesn’t fight you the whole time. That’s not always the case with timber, but with cedar, it usually is.
You can install it vertically for a really modern look, or horizontally if you want to stretch the visual width of a building.
How it compares to other cedar and timber cladding
Shadow gap is the more contemporary option in the cedar range.
If you like the warmth of cedar but want a more modern edge, this is normally the style that fits.
And if you’re still weighing up timber types, British cedar sits nicely between harder wearing timbers like larch cladding and more heavily modified options like Thermowood or oak.
Finishing and long-term care
You can leave British cedar shadow gap cladding untreated and allow it to naturally weather to a silver-grey. A lot of people actually prefer that look.
If you’d rather keep the warm cedar tones, you can oil or stain it with a product like Osmo Protection Oil which we supply. It’s not essential, but it does help colour longevity and adds another layer of protection.
