Siberia, Northern Russia
Siberian Larch
Larix sibirica
- 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 Wood Intelligence 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.
