Frequently Asked Questions

The Cedar Mill is a family-run timber mill near Welshpool in Powys, Mid-Wales. We have more than 10 years of experience milling Western Red Cedar. We make cedar cladding, garden products and custom timber in our own workshop, using traditional joinery methods. All of our timber is sustainably sourced from within the UK, and we focus on quality rather than mass-market imports.

We are in Welshpool, Powys, Wales, SY21 9BD. We serve customers across Mid-Wales, Shropshire and the rest of mainland UK.

We sell to everyone. Homeowners, self-builders, garden room owners and trade customers can all order online at thecedarmill.co.uk or contact us for a quote.

Call us on 01694 781 399 or email info@thecedarmill.co.uk. Our opening hours are Monday to Thursday, 9am to 5pm.

We sell three Western Red Cedar cladding profiles: Shiplap, Tongue & Groove and Loglap. We can also mill waney edge cladding and custom profiles to order.

Shiplap has an overlapping profile and is popular on garden rooms and extensions. Tongue and groove gives a smooth, flush finish that suits modern builds. Loglap has a bold, rounded face that recreates the look of a traditional log cabin.

All three profiles (shiplap, tongue and groove, and loglap) come in four standard lengths: 1.5m, 2.4m, 3.6m and 4.8m. Our shiplap boards are 18mm thick with a 120mm face width once fitted. If you need different lengths or sizes, get in touch and we can cut to your requirements. See our cedar cladding page for full details.

Shiplap and tongue and groove cladding start from £10.12 per 1.5m board, which works out at about £6.75 per linear metre. Loglap starts from £10.80 per 1.5m board, about £7.20 per linear metre. Shiplap prices by length are £10.12 (1.5m), £16.20 (2.4m), £24.30 (3.6m) and £32.40 (4.8m). All prices include VAT.

For shiplap with a 120mm face width, you need about 8.4 linear metres of board per square metre of wall. Add around 10% for cuts and waste. For example, a 10m² wall needs roughly 92 linear metres of shiplap, which costs about £620 including VAT, before any delivery charge. For an exact quantity, email us your wall area in m² and we will work it out for you.

Western Red Cedar contains natural oils that help it resist rot, decay, moisture and insects. It is light, stable and good-looking, and it does not need chemical treatment to last outdoors.

No. Western Red Cedar does not need any chemical treatment. If you leave it untreated it will slowly weather to a soft, silver-grey driftwood colour. If you want to keep its warm red-brown tone, apply a UV-protective oil or stain.

Fix cedar cladding with stainless steel fixings. Ordinary steel nails and screws can react with the timber and leave dark stains. Leave a ventilated gap behind the boards, usually by fixing them to battens, so air can flow and the timber stays dry.

Yes. Our cedar cladding is used on garden rooms, log cabins, sheds, extensions, house walls and timber-frame self-builds. Loglap is a popular choice for a traditional log cabin look, while shiplap and tongue and groove suit modern designs.

All of our timber, including our Western Red Cedar, is sustainably sourced from within the UK. If you need sourcing details for a planning application or building project, contact us and we will help.

We do not send samples as standard, but please get in touch. We are happy to help you choose the right cladding profile before you place an order.

Yes. We cut cladding, fencing, balustrades and timber frames to custom sizes. Western Red Cedar is our main timber, but we can source other species for specific projects. Contact us with your requirements for a quote.

Yes, we deliver across mainland UK. We deliver every order ourselves, direct from our yard near Welshpool, rather than using a courier. For delivery outside mainland UK, please contact us.

Delivery is charged at 55p per mile for the return journey from our yard near Welshpool to your address and back. For example, if you are 60 miles from the yard, the return journey is 120 miles, so delivery costs £66. Contact us with your postcode for an exact price.

We deliver cladding ourselves. Larger orders come on a pallet on a 7.5-tonne truck, so the delivery address needs suitable access. If you are not sure the truck can reach you, please contact us before you order.

Our cedar cladding is made to order. The usual lead time is 7 to 14 days. If you are working to a deadline, call or email us before you order.

Yes, collection from our mill near Welshpool is often possible, depending on the size of your order and how long it takes to prepare. Contact us to arrange a collection time.

We accept Visa, Mastercard, Maestro, American Express, Diners Club, Discover, Union Pay, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Shop Pay, bank transfer and Clearpay. We do not charge extra for card payments. All prices include VAT.

Yes. We accept returns if the timber is in the same condition as when it was delivered. You need to arrange and pay for the return delivery yourself. Items cut or made to your own specification, such as custom-length cladding, cannot be returned for a change of mind. See our refund policy for full details.

Check your delivery as soon as it arrives and tell our driver about any visible damage before you sign for it. Then email photos to info@thecedarmill.co.uk straight away. Faulty, damaged or incorrect items are covered by your rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015, including bespoke items.

As well as cladding, we make cedar garden products in our workshop: wooden planters (from £64), wooden storage boxes (from £64), a picnic bench (£465) and a double wheelie bin housing (£1,296). We also supply fencing, balustrades, timber frames, bog mats, landscaping timbers and kindling.