Oak and Sweet Chestnut are both naturally durable hardwoods and great choices for timber cladding. Tom Barnes, MD of Vastern Timber, outlines some of the pros and cons of each option, and offers a few top tips to bear in mind when installing oak or sweet chestnut cladding. Vastern Timber sources oak from England and France, and sweet chestnut from southern England. Sweet chestnut is softer than oak, but has the advantage of being more stable, and lighter in weight. Find out about the natural tannins in these woods, and get top tips on fixings and installation so you can get the best results from your timber cladding. Visit Vastern.co.uk for more information and help from our friendly team.