Rustic Barn Series Timbers and ranchwood™Siding

Posted on: August 27, 2014

Rustic Barn Series Timbers and ranchwood™Siding

Where: Montana

What: Personal Residence

Special Requirements: Find structurally sound timbers and siding that are made to reliable specifications while providing the rustic appeal of reclaimed barnwood.

Solution: 1×8 Square Edge Lap Siding (horizontal) and random width 1×6 and 1×8 Ship Lap Siding (vertical)

Product: ranchwood™ Tackroom Exposure

 

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This home has a western vacation lodge feel with sprawling porches and strong, heavy architectural features. ranchwood™ timbers were used in the construction of this home because of their ability to provide the rustic and windswept look of the west while being structurally sound and produced to the builder’s specific dimensions.

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ranchwood™ timbers are utilized in this home’s design in a variety of ways. The large timbers for the porch and deck areas are implemented in a functional, but also cosmetic fashion due to their reliability, durability and rustic appeal. The timbers are also embedded in the truss design and add consistency throughout the home as they complement the ranchwood™ siding.

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A cupola was added to the design of this house. This feature, originating most commonly from barns, gives this home a unique look, while giving the owners a functional area to enjoy the beautiful Montana mountain views. ranchwood™ Tackroom exposure Ship Lap siding was chosen as the appropriate product due to its own heritage and inspiration from the barnwoods of the west.

 

 

 

Rustic Reclaimed Barnwood Siding, ranchwood™

Posted on: August 21, 2014

Rustic Reclaimed Barnwood Siding, ranchwood™

Where: Montana

What: Personal Residence

Special Requirements: A product made in a variety of siding profiles and color options that will complement corrugated metal exterior wainscoting.

Solution: 1×8 Square Edge Lap siding (horizontal) and 1×8 Ship Lap (vertical), 2″ AquaFir trim material.

Products: ranchwood™ Southern (horizontal siding) and ranchwood™ Eastern (vertical siding)

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This home was built with a special corrugated metal wainscoting that is designed to rust and change color over time. Unlike the metal siding, the owners needed a wood siding product that would emulate reclaimed barn wood, yet retain its weathered appearance. The owners decided that ranchwood™, Southern, horizontal, Square Edge Lap siding and ranchwood™, Eastern, vertical Ship Lap siding was the best way to achieve the rustic look they desired without the risk of discoloration or deterioration.

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The owners utilized ranchwood™ because it uses Seal-Once™, a VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) free water proofing that is able to effectively repel the harsh Montana elements and eliminate the damaging effects from the sun that can cause loss of color pigmentation seen in other non-treated wood products.

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Designers, builders, and homeowners alike often mix ranchwood’s many profile, texture, application, and color options to add a personal touch to their home designs. It is also not uncommon to mismatch trim and siding options as seen here. ranchwood™, the rustic alternative to reclaimed barn wood, provides the options and durability needed to create specific designs or looks that were previously unattainable with traditional reclaimed wood.

ranchwood™Wood Siding and AquaFir™ Timbers

Posted on: August 14, 2014

ranchwood™Wood Siding and AquaFir™ Timbers

Where: Bozeman, Montana

What: Personal Residence
Special requirements: Build a home with products that can stand up to adverse weather conditions while achieving the rustic design desired. As well as find a product that aesthetically emulates reclaimed barn wood, but is much more cost effective and easier to install.

Solution: ranchwood™Tackroom and Eastern (siding), AquaFir™ (timbers)
Products: ranchwood™-Tackroom, 1×8 square edge lap (horizontal siding). ranchwood™-Eastern 1×8 ship lap (vertical siding). AquaFir™-Bronze Cedar, 8″x8″ (timbers).

 

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Located in the wide-open spaces of the Gallatin Valley, this Bozeman Montana residence utilized ranchwood™ siding to provide functional weather resistance while the variety of the ranchwood™ product options empowered the owner and builder to have the ability to be flexible in their design choices.

 

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Utilizing our AquaFir™ timbers gives the home’s entry-way contrast and conveys the owner’s personal touch. The timbers provide a unique architectural focal point, and were produced to this owner’s specific dimensions giving them a variety of options in the planning process.

 

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This home implements vertical Eastern colored and horizontal Tackroom colored ranchwood™ siding which provides the home with more texture without sacrificing the clean lines of the architecture. This contrast in siding applications along with the implementation of steel and stone products come together to create an appeal that is rustic, yet strong, clean, and simple.

AquaFir™ prefinished siding

Posted on: August 12, 2014

AquaFir™ prefinished siding

Where: Bozeman, Montana

What: Personal Residence

Special Requirements: Find a product that will integrate seamlessly with stucco and stone based architecture that will provide the home with exceptional resistance to the varying elements.

Solution: AquaFir™ Eastern exposure siding.
Products: Random width 1×4 to 1×8 AquaFir™-Eastern, Ship Lap profile.

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Situated in the beautiful Spanish Meadows area outside of Bozeman, Montana this unique home is the accumulation of a variety of exterior products including AquaFir™ which gives the home the beauty and texture of wood, while providing long-lasting, low maintenance protection from the regularly inclement Montana weather.

 

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Mixed width and the use of various texture options allow the AquaFir™ to stand out prominently within the stone and stucco design. Using AquaFir™ provides the home with more durability and strength than the historically chosen cedar or pine options.

 

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AquaFir™ is used here as window trim and also acts as an accent to complement the stone wall. The AquaFir™ is sealed with zero VOC’s Seal-Once™ which provides excellent protection from the elements including protection from UV rays that can cause the wood to lose pigmentation. Seal-Once™ helps prevent the wood from cracking, splitting, or warping, making AquaFir™ a great choice for door and window trim.