Bark Siding Installation

Poplar bark is the only tree bark that is rigid enough to endure the rigors of exterior application.

Bark siding installation.

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. Install narrow 1 2 3 4 inch thick kickout strip at bottom of wall and work upwards. Natural bark siding is a dry kiln wood siding. Natural bark siding is a dry kiln wood siding.

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. Roofing underlayer should be inserted between the rows of bark siding see zoom pic. Storage prior to installation. Today poplar bark is a top choice and provides rustic beauty as well as effective protection from the elements.

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. Natural bark siding will age in color overtime especially in the direct sunlight it actually looks more rustic overtime. The bark is squared kiln dried and quality assured.

If the bark is to be stored over damp ground or concrete place a moisture barrier under 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. 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. Keep the poplar bark dry prior to installation.

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. The bark house 5 point quality control protocol ensures precision in manufacturing. Natural bark siding the original. Either wood screws pallet nails spiral nails or ring shanked nails should be used to secure the bark cladding to the plywood.

Stack siding off the ground and under cover. This is the bark siding product of choice for those who want to enjoy a 100 maintenance free home exterior for generations to come. Use chalk line to determine rows.