PRE–FINSHING AND TREAMENTS
Brooks Bros offers a number of pre-delivery applied treatments: decorative, preservative, and intumescent timber treatments for both interior and external cladding projects. As with other aspects of the specifying process Brooks Bros’ expertise and considerable know-how is available to guide through this important ‘finishing’ phase of cladding. For details of all available finishes and treatments please call your Brooks Bros contact or your nearest Brooks Bros Sales Office (see contact us).
decorative finishes
Decorative coatings (both translucent and opaque) provide timber cladding with a protective layer that insulates the surface and provides structural stability while at the same time, enhancing aesthetics. Brooks Bros pre-treats in its own finishing plants and supplies both internal and external cladding coatings with low film build from leading specialist brands that include Morrells, Sikkens, Teknos and Osmo.

slow weathering treatment
Sioo Wood Protection uses silicon technology to provide highly
effective and proven protection for timber. By mirroring the
natural ageing process and accelerating the creation of the
silver-grey appearance it provides long life protection in an
environmentally friendly way. It resists the formation of algae and
black spore (particularly on resinous timbers such as Larch, Cedar
and Oak). It reinforces and strengthens the surface of the cladding
and is long lasting with minimal maintenance requirement. This
technique also works very well with Thermowood.
intumescent coatings
These finishes are a relatively new development in timber cladding finishing. Brooks Bros provides this service based only on a client’s recommendation as a water-based option for internal applications.

Shou-Sugi-Ban®
(Charred Timber Cladding)
Shou-Sugi-Ban® is a modern technique developed in the UK by timber specialists to create natural and truly unique finishes for Architectural projects. Biophilic design is becoming more popular for interior and exterior design and these charred timber products fit the brief, they are bespoke and provide a variety of finished surfaces.

Already beautiful timbers can be made to look exceptional. Choose from: Kebony® Douglas Fir, Oak, Siberian Larch; Western Red Cedar is also used.
Shou Sugi Ban® charred timber cladding is custom made to order: finished exactly as you want it, machined to any standard or a bespoke profile and delivered as you need it.

If you’re uncertain as to what to expect, contact your nearest Brooks Bros (UK) Sales Office and we’ll help you understand the product and how best to use them.
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