Leveraging Thermally Modified Wood Siding in a High Mountain Climate

Posted on: November 27, 2024

Project Details

Location
Park City, UT

Project Type
Private Residence

Applications + Products

Horizontal Siding: 1×6 AquaFir, Yukon color, Tex Gap Profile, Thermally Modified CVG Hemlock, smooth texture
Soffits: 1×6 AquaFir, Honey Blonde color, T&G Profile, non-modified CVG Hemlock, smooth texture

THE VISION

Embracing Mountain Modern Elegance

The Park City residence showcases a mountain modern aesthetic, blending natural tones of prefinished thermally modified wood with limestone masonry to enhance its sophisticated appeal. Expansive windows and open spaces offer breathtaking views, seamlessly connecting the interior with the stunning mountain landscape. This design achieves a luxurious yet natural harmony that epitomizes contemporary mountain living.

THE SOLUTION

Thermally Modified Wood with Tex Gap Profile: A Perfect Pairing

Thermally modified wood undergoes a specialized heat treatment process, enhancing its natural properties:

Increased Durability: Highly resistant to rot, decay, and moisture.
Dimensional Stability: Minimizes warping, cupping, and other common wood movement issues.
Hydrophobic Properties: Naturally repels water, reducing moisture-related problems.
Sustainably Sourced: Harvested, treated, and milled to specification in North America.
Chemical-Free: Achieves superior performance without harmful chemicals.

The Tex Gap profile complements these benefits by offering:

Blind Fastening: Enables hidden nailing in the tongue, resulting in a clean, nail-head-free appearance.
Enhanced Aesthetics: Provides a sleek, uninterrupted board look that elevates the overall design.
Improved Durability: Prevents improper nail sinking, eliminating potential water ingress points.

Design Considerations

Contrasting Elements: Black corner trim and facia wrap contrast the thermally modified hemlock siding colored in Yukon Aquifer, creating a complementary mountain modern aesthetic.
Tex Gap Profile Installation: Meticulous installation techniques ensure the durability and longevity of Tex Gap profile siding to ensure lifetime durability.
Climate Resilience: Montana Timber Product’s thermally modified wood offers enhanced stability and moisture resistance, ideal for Park City Utah’s harsh mountain environments.
Finish Options: Various finish options for the AquaFir™ wood were explored to achieve the desired aesthetic while preserving the material’s natural properties, resulting in the selection of the Yukon color for siding and Honey Blonde for soffits, which complements the limestone masonry and enhances the home’s connection to its mountain setting.

This Park City residence achieves a perfect balance of form and function by combining thermally modified wood with the Tex Gap profile. The result is a visually striking exterior that offers superior protection against the elements, reduced maintenance requirements, and a sustainable building envelope that will stand the test of time in its mountain setting.