Poplar Tree Bark Siding
Since 1999, BarkClad has crafted patented poplar tree bark siding in Canton, North Carolina, including SmartBark engineered from real bark, for homes, cabins, and commercial spaces.
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Choose your bark
Natural or engineered — it's a choice between two products, not better or worse. Both deliver the same authentic bark character.
Natural Poplar Bark Siding
100% authentic poplar bark — the timeless, rustic exterior that started it all. Harvested from trees already designated for timber.
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SmartBark Engineered Siding
Patented engineered bark siding cast from real bark — the same look with added consistency, coverage, and durability.
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Real bark, done right
Patented Technology
SmartBark is the only patented engineered bark siding — authentic aesthetics with the consistency of a manufactured product.
Family-Owned, Made in the USA
Harvested, processed, and proudly manufactured by the Heatherly family in the mountains of Canton, North Carolina.
Sustainably Sourced
Bark from poplar trees already harvested for lumber — certified by the Western North Carolina Green Building Council.
Seen in the wild
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See and feel the bark in your own space before you order. Sample kits and Bark-N-Box ship straight to your door.
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