Timber cladding is an attractive option for acoustic wood ceilings , acoustic timber panels and external timber cladding. This system is renewable, biodegradable and reusable. Preservatives must be used to keep certain woods used for external timber cladding from deteriorating due to fungal decay. Sapwood in particular needs to be treated. If the timber is classified as durable or moderately durable then it does not need a preservative treatment. There are different kinds of treatment. Heat treatment is preferred over chemical treatment. The timber is heated to over two hundred degrees Celsius improving the stability and durability of the wood for year round comfort.
When the woods are painted their durability is extended by about thirty years. Acoustic wood ceilings and acoustic timber panels can also be varnished or painted to increase their life expectancy and impermeability to dust and grime. There is no reason why timber cannot outlive generations of people as long as it is taken care of. This material increases the investment value of a home and provides natural beauty for future generations to enjoy.
Timber also functions as a very effective insulator and sound proofing material. It is the best paneling to use for blocking out outside noise and reducing the echo effect of inside sounds. This makes it an appealing material to use in home theater rooms and other areas of entertainment