Building
Green
Timberclad Poplar Bark Siding™ is a product
of choice for developers and architects planning natural real estate environments.
By reclaiming the bark from trees that are already being cut for use in
the furniture and plywood industries, we can minimize the environmental impact
of architectural designs across our mountain landscapes.
Reference:
From bobvila.com
Updated
Tree House
"Here's a siding option that is starting to make a comeback — tree
bark. Proponents of this exterior cladding applaud the way it reduces the visual
impact of the home on the surrounding environment and its low-maintenance longevity — bark
siding can last as long as 75 years. When harvested properly (without chemicals),
bark is also an environmentally friendly product. Typically sourced from poplar
tress, this by-product of the furniture and plywood industry would otherwise
be discarded or turned into mulch. Opting to use it as siding helps make full
use of trees already felled for other purposes. Kiln-dried bark is apparently
best, as the heat sterilizes the product against fungus and insects. Again — no
chemical pesticides or fungicides used."
On the Level
The Home Improvement Blog
bobvila.com
Nov 29, 2006
