International Timber provides Thermowood Redwood D cladding for additional learning needs school

Durable Class D Redwood Thermowood cladding from International Timber has been used for the construction of government and local council-funded Additional Needs School in Newtown, Wales, led by the award-winning Wynne Construction. 

Ysgol Cedewain is a purpose-built school located on the outskirts of Newtown Wales, neighbouring with the picturesque Welsh landscape. Redwood Thermowood timber cladding, supplied by International Timber, features on the exterior of the school alongside traditional brickwork and contemporary glass. 

International Timber is proud to have contributed to the construction of this new Additional Learning Needs school. The school will offer state-of-the-art facilities with additional features such as a hydrotherapy pool, sensory and physiotherapy rooms. 

With a £22 million pound investment into the development of the school, Wynne Construction required materials that would stand the test of time and worked alongside Jewson to source products that would do just that. The Thermowood cladding supplied by International Timber ensures that the investment will last for up to 30 years due to the wood’s resistance to weathering and fungi, increasing its durability. 

Wynne Construction specified the volume and lengths of timber necessary for the build and International Timber sourced directly from Scandinavia prior to the project start date to ensure production was not held up. 

Class D Thermowood Redwood timber which undergoes heat treatment, was the ideal choice for Wynne’s cladding as this process modifies and enhances the properties of the timber. Thermowood is lightweight, durable, and less prone to warping compared to natural timber, ensuring long-lasting performance and minimal maintenance.

Thermowood can be also used in conjunction with metal. The low moisture content means when metal comes into contact with thermally modified wood, it does not corrode as much, another added benefit of Redwood Thermowood. 

James Sadler, Sales Executive at Jewson, said: “After collaborating with International Timber for many years, they constantly provide expert guidance for all timber challenges, offering effective solutions.” 

Rob Trill, Senior Sales Executive at International Timber, added: “We are thrilled to be chosen as a supplier for this incredible build. Timber cladding is often specified in large builds with high volumes of traffic, wear, and tear due to its durable and environmentally friendly qualities. 

“Redwood Thermowood is a great eco-friendly and stable timber, which played a huge part as to why it was chosen for this particular project. It also has many other benefits, including the fact it is resistant to rot giving it a 30 year service life if maintained correctly, increased stability due to thermal modification and is a low-maintenance material choice for external facades.  

For more information on International Timber and its Redwood Thermowood range, visit www.internationaltimber.com.