Home grown Larch
Home Grown Larch
Why use Larch
Larch is a favourite at East Brothers, among the most durable softwoods, with natural resistance to decay, fungi, and insects, making it ideal for outdoor use.
Its high moisture resistance makes it a popular choice for cladding buildings and due to this natural durability and resistance to decay, Larch timber requires minimal maintenance, especially if left untreated.
However, this same resin content can make Larch less receptive to paint. If painting is planned, we recommend considering alternatives like Douglas Fir, which is better suited for that purpose.
Availability and Dimensions
At East Brothers, we maintain a substantial stock of Larch roundwood, ready to be sawn to your specified dimensions. Our mill specialises in bespoke timber cutting, allowing us to tailor our cutting to your requirements as long as they can be milled from the log.
Our maximum cutting dimensions for larch are:
- Length: 4.2 meters
- Width: 300 millimeters
- Height: 300 millimeters
For dimensions exceeding these limits, please contact us directly to discuss potential solutions.
Given our bespoke cutting lead times may vary but as standard you can expect fresh sawn timber to be ready to collect within 3-4 weeks of order date
If you’re ready to begin your timber journey, don’t hesitate to reach out to our expert sales team on 01794 330198. We’re here to help!
Saw milling process
- Order placedTimber allocated in Mill01Our friendly experts will assist you in finalising your order and entering it into our system.
- CuttingTimber is cut in mill02Your order will be milled to match your specified dimensions.
- Additional processesTimber is treated03If your order requires additional processes, such as kiln drying, planing, or cross-cutting, this will happen at this stage
- Order readyTimber is finished04Once your order is completed, we will notify you that it is ready for collection. If you’ve requested delivery, we will reach out to arrange it.
Technical Specification
Common Name(s): Larch, Japanese Larch, European Larch
Scientific Name: Larix spp
We can visually grade softwoods like Larch which are defined in the British Standard BS 4978 and the European standard EN 14081 to.
C16
C24
*Subject to Timber sizes and requirements
Average Dried Weight: 575 kg/m3
Specific Gravity (Basic, 12% MC): .45, .58
Janka Hardness: 3,290 N
Modulus of Rupture: 90.0 MPa
Elastic Modulus: 11.80 GPa
Crushing Strength: 52.0 MPa
Shrinkage: Radial: 4.2%, Tangential: 8.2%, Volumetric: 12.5%, T/R Ratio: 2.0