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KIME / LARCH
Charred, brushed back to the hard growth rings and finished in black. The result is an architectural black façade board with real relief under the hand and a long, linear grain that carries across a whole elevation.
Surface character
Larch brushes deeper than any of our other species, so black on larch has visible ridges you can feel with a fingertip. The colour sits in the valleys and thins over the ridges, which keeps the wall from ever looking painted.
Low winter sun rakes across the grain and turns the façade into a field of fine horizontal lines; overcast light calms it back down to an even dark plane.
This is the surface most often chosen for whole-house cladding, garden rooms and boundary screens where black is the brief but flatness is not.
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Technical overview
| Attribute | Specification |
|---|---|
| Timber | Larch |
| Surface family | KIME |
| Colour | Black |
| Thickness | 21 mm |
| Widths | 95 / 120 / 145 mm |
| Lengths | 3,000 mm, 4,000 mm, 5,000 mm, 6,000 mm |
| Surface texture | Deeply brushed, pronounced grain relief |
| Installation | Vertical or horizontal |
| Protective finish | Protective oil; pigmented on KIME surfaces |
| Maintenance | Rinse with clean water; re-oil when the surface looks dry. |
| Lead time | Typically 4-8 weeks for project quantities |
Availability may vary according to stock, profile and project quantity. Please contact BAUWN to confirm current availability.
Wood is a natural material. Grain, texture and colour can vary between boards, making every installation unique. Screen settings and lighting may also affect how colours appear.
Profiles
Recommended for exterior
Recommended profile for exterior cladding. The board is rebated into a Z section - the top of one edge and the underside of the other - so consecutive boards lap into each other and draw a fine, continuous shadow line across the façade.
Planed all round. A straightforward square-edged board for interior linings, joinery, furniture and detailing.
Tongue and groove for interior wall and ceiling linings. Available for interior applications or on request.
Applications
Completed projects
Explore selected projects created with Larch across different BAUWN finishes.
Enschede, Netherlands
Larch · KIME Black and KIME Mahogany
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Utrecht province, Netherlands
Larch · KAEN Carbon
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Utrecht province, Netherlands
Larch · KAEN Carbon
View Project →FAQ
Yes. This surface is produced for exterior cladding as well as interior use. We advise the Shadow Gap profile outdoors, installed on a ventilated batten cavity.
Shadow Gap. The Z-shaped half-lap rebate lets consecutive boards overlap while the timber moves, keeps the cavity behind ventilated, and gives the façade a controlled shadow line.
Both orientations are possible. The batten direction and the drainage detail change accordingly; we can supply the relevant detail with your quotation.
Yes. Every board is charred and finished individually, so grain, depth of texture and tone shift slightly across a delivery. That variation is intended.
Keep it clean and free of standing debris, and re-oil when the surface begins to look dry. Maintenance frequency depends on orientation and exposure; we give project-specific guidance with each delivery.
Yes. Samples are the fastest way to judge a surface. Order this finish on its own or as part of a curated box.
Bespoke widths, thicknesses and profiles are produced on request for project quantities. Send the drawing or specification with your quotation request.
Use the quotation form. Your species and finish are carried over automatically, so you only add quantity, profile and project details.
Yes. This surface is produced for exterior cladding as well as interior use. We advise the Shadow Gap profile outdoors, installed on a ventilated batten cavity.
Shadow Gap. The Z-shaped half-lap rebate lets consecutive boards overlap while the timber moves, keeps the cavity behind ventilated, and gives the façade a controlled shadow line.
Both orientations are possible. The batten direction and the drainage detail change accordingly; we can supply the relevant detail with your quotation.
Yes. Every board is charred and finished individually, so grain, depth of texture and tone shift slightly across a delivery. That variation is intended.
Keep it clean and free of standing debris, and re-oil when the surface begins to look dry. Maintenance frequency depends on orientation and exposure; we give project-specific guidance with each delivery.
Yes. Samples are the fastest way to judge a surface. Order this finish on its own or as part of a curated box.
Bespoke widths, thicknesses and profiles are produced on request for project quantities. Send the drawing or specification with your quotation request.
Use the quotation form. Your species and finish are carried over automatically, so you only add quantity, profile and project details.
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