When building a garden room, the choice of materials can make a huge difference in aesthetics, durability, and maintenance. Two top materials to consider are cedar wood and Hardie® Plank. Here’s why:

1. Cedar Wood: Natural Beauty & Durability

Cedar is a premium choice for outdoor structures due to its natural resistance to rot, decay, and insects. This wood ages beautifully, offering a rich, warm tone that enhances any garden. Cedar’s lightweight and durability make it ideal for both cladding and structural components. Its insulation properties also help regulate temperature, keeping your garden room comfortable year-round.

  • Low Maintenance: Cedar naturally resists the effects of weather, so it requires minimal upkeep.
  • Eco-Friendly: As a sustainably sourced material, cedar wood contributes to an environmentally friendly construction.
  • Insulating Properties: It offers thermal insulation, reducing energy consumption.

2. Hardie® Plank: Versatile & Resilient

Hardie® Plank is a fiber-cement material that offers superior weather resistance, making it perfect for the UK’s unpredictable climate. It comes in an array of colours, giving you the flexibility to match your garden room to your style and home. The plank’s toughness ensures that it will withstand harsh elements without cracking, peeling, or fading, unlike traditional wood materials.

  • Variety of Colours: With many shades available, you can easily match the plank to your design preferences.
  • Minimal Maintenance: Resistant to rot, pests, and fire, it requires less maintenance than natural wood.
  • Durable and Long-lasting: Hardie® Plank is designed to withstand various weather conditions for decades.

3. The Perfect Combination: Cedar and Hardie® Plank

Combining cedar wood and Hardie® Plank provides the best of both worlds: the natural charm of wood with the modern performance of fiber-cement. Use cedar for key features like doors, windows, or trim, while employing Hardie® Plank for the main cladding to achieve a balanced blend of beauty and durability. This combination also allows you to customise your garden room with the perfect mix of texture and colour.

Conclusion

Choosing cedar wood and Hardie® Plank for your garden room ensures that you get a structure that is not only visually stunning but also built to last. Whether you prefer the natural warmth of cedar or the colour flexibility of Hardie® Plank, your garden room will be a low-maintenance, high-performance space, ready for all seasons.

For more on bespoke garden rooms, visit The Cedar Room Ltd.