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Siberia, Northern Russia

Siberian Larch

Larix sibirica

Siberian Larch
Durability
38EN 350
17 yrs modelled mean service life
Durability
Stability
50WI-INTERNAL
Stability rating: Moderate
Stability
Fire performance
50EN 13501-1 / EN 1995-1-2
β₀ = 0.65 mm/min · D-s2,d0
Fire performance
Carbon stored
95EN 16449
952 kg CO₂e/m³ stored
Carbon stored

Natural durability

75

Maintenance Profile

Use classes untreated

UC

Typical Use Classes

Density
590 kg/m³
Bending strength
93 N/mm²
Stability
Moderate
Carbon stored
0.95 t CO₂e/m³
Durability
DC 3 (moderately durable)
Service life
25–40 yrs façade
Fire performance
Euroclass D-s2,d0 · charring 0.60 mm/min
Cost index
58

The figures above are WoodIntel editorial estimates for orientation only. Where a standards-referenced record exists for this species, it is shown below with full provenance.

Standards-referenced record

Siberian Larch, as the standards define it

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Density at 12 % MC
590kg/m³
Natural durability
DC 3
Use classes untreated
UC 1–3 untreated
Reaction to fire
D-s2,d0
Design charring rate
0.65mm/min
Biogenic carbon stored
952kg CO₂e/m³
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Colour ageing

Honey-amber → uniform silver in 2–4 years

Typical applications

  • Façade cladding
  • Decking
  • Screens
  • Marine-adjacent

AI recommendation

A reliable default for exposed façades in temperate maritime climates. Watch resin bleed on south elevations and use stainless fixings near coastlines.