Eco Friendly, non toxic, NO VOC Seal Once Water-proofer vs. Aging Compounds, Oil Based and Semi-Transparent Stains and Paints found in Montana, California, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Nevada, Wyoming, Utah, Alaska, and Hawaii 

Montana Timber Products Ranchwood and AquaFir siding and timber product lines commonly serve as a substitute for reclaimed barn wood and alternative to cedar. With use of Seal-Once, Montana Timber Products Doug Fir kiln dried substrate provides a competitive aesthetic, performance, and cost alternative to commonly used siding applications.

Historically, many siding products have utilized cedar with commonly used stains and sealants because the substrate is more rot resistant than other types of wood siding. Most stains and sealants sold today are petroleum based and use an out-dated beading technology to repel water such as bees wax, silicones and beading agents. These applications sit on top of the substrate and attract dirt. Consequently, these formulas require reapplication as they wear away more quickly. They also do not prevent mold and mildew very effectively. The tinted products begin fading within the first year of application and the wood begins to absorb water. This water absorption causes mold and mildew and in time without maintenance the wood begins deteriorating. It is generally known that for oil applications to work they require solvents which have a higher level of VOC’s. Over time, most coating manufacturers have responded to environmental regulations by lowering VOC levels simply by reducing the volume of solvents. These changes may subtly alter a products performance in other ways. Prior to Montana Timber Products launching its Ranchwood and AquaFir product lines, Seal-Once went through extensive ASTM testing for the following: Water Absorption, Vapor Emission(breathability), Salt/Chloride resistance, mold/ mildew on wood and acute toxicity test on shrimp lave and invertebrates Seal-Once exceeded all tests requirements. Seal-Once is a water base Eco Friendly, non toxic, zero VOC (volatile organic compound) submicron particle that sinks into the surface of the wood, forms a polymer inside the wood and prevents water from infiltrating beneath. Seal-Once uses a blend of polymers designed to move with a wood’s natural expansion and contraction cycles. Seal-Once allows trapped moisture along with mold/mildew to evaporate to the surface thus drying out the wood and preventing mold/mildew to re-occur. Seal-Once works just like a breathable lining in clothing.

• Seal-Once water based nano-technology has no VOC’s. By comparison, a typical film forming wood finish generally stops working in 6 months to 2 years on horizontal surfaces and 1 to 3 years on a vertical surface.
• Seal-Once is Green Spec Listed and can contribute to Leed credit 4.2.
• Seal-Once products do not change color, become yellow or streak.
• Seal-Once offers a 10 year warranty on vertical surfaces and 6 years on horizontal surfaces against water ingress.
• In this age of Green Technology, you can serve the environment well by recommending Seal-Once-the only product on the market that is environmentally safe, contains no VOC’s, toxins or irritants and is non-flammable compared to short lived petroleum, chemical base semi-transparent stains(read their warning on the label).
• Seal-Once is nonflammable.

Montana Timber Products Tint Methodology – What is the difference between Seal-Once pigments and competitor’s pigments? Seal-Once pigments are UV stable and non toxic. They have been designed to react to UV light by converting UV energy into thermal energy. Basically that means that Seal-Once pigments are baked into the surface not baked out, as is the case with our competitor’s products. This is the reason our pigments protect a surface for up to 10 years. Competitor’s pigments are made from organic materials. Organic materials, such as those found in various Aging Compounds can deplete in up to 18 months as they are either washed away by the elements, or baked away by the sun. Also competitors’ pigments may be toxic. Seal-Once provides semi-transparent, trans oxide, ion oxide water base, non-toxic, low VOC tints for UV protection and color.

• The darker the tint the longer the UV protection.
• We estimate at least 5 plus years for the darker tints. The lighter tints such as should last 3 to 5 years before re-coating is necessary for UV protection.

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Where: Buffalo, Wyoming
What: New Rustic Barn with Living Quarters in Wyoming
Special requirements: Pre Finished product representing appearance of Reclaimed Barn Wood Siding
Solution:  Ranchwood (a high quality alternative to rough cut Reclaimed Barn Wood) -Tackroom
Products: Random Width 1×6, 1×8, 1×10, 1×12 Shiplap, 2×6 Decking Material, Timbers

Random Width Board and Batten and Shiplap Ranchwood Siding(Tackroom)

Montana Timber Products Wyoming Dealer Representative Bloedorn Lumber, has a long established and successful presence throughout the State of Wyoming.  When Bloedorn Sheridan’s Contractor Salesman Jake Fenton called interested in a reliable, stable, and rustic product for his customer-Ranchwood was the best solution available on the market.

“I’ve been providing building materials in Colorado and Wyoming for over 10 years, and I’ve had the opportunity to work with many products. Ranchwood is the perfect product for my customers looking for wood siding. The full line of patterns, sizes, and beams that Montana Timber Products offers allows me to supply my customers with the products they desire. It’s the best looking wood siding product available on the market, the service from time of order to when my customer received the material was excellent, and the product’s warranty is exceptional. My customer loved using the product. It was easy to install and he chose to use more of it as the project progressed.“-Jake Fenton-Contractor Sales  Bloedorn Lumber-Sheridan

  The barn’s window and living quarters were accented with 4”x4” trim.

An ability to customize product requests is one of MTP’s strengths.  Below, the customer desired their decking material to be finished on both faces (top and bottom).

Feedback from the Field:  “I was impressed with this product on all aspects, from ease of installation to the unique look it gave to the project. Using 4″ by 4″s for window and door trim and 4″ by 12″s for a belly band it really gives the barn a massive look that my customer was looking for. It is refreshing to use a product of this quality. I will definitely be using ranchwood siding in the future,” commented contractor Layne Qualm.

Montana Timber Products ranchwood product continues to be a leading and cost effective solution to reclaimed barn wood.  An excellent choice for commercial and residential remodel or new construction, ranchwood’s high quality, color and profile options, and easy installation make it a highly competitive option for multiple applications.  Please contact your nearest Bloedorn Lumber location in Wyoming for additional information on how ranchwood can be a great compliment to your next building project.

Where: Manhattan, Montana-
What: Personal Residence in Residential Ranch Equestrian Community
Special requirements:  Home that blends modern/rustic design and fits architectural attributes of Ranch Community, Product with NO VOC finish that could also be used for interior accent beams and wall paneling.  Find a product that emulates and is more cost effective than Reclaimed Barn Wood.
Solution: Ranchwood-Tackroom, Western Exposure, Eastern Exposure, Southern Exposure
Products:  1×8 Ship Lap Profile for Horizontal application, 1×10 & 1×3 Board and Batten for Gables, 2×12 for Trim

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1×8 Ship Lap (Tackroom), 1×10 & 1×3 Board and Batten

Overlooking the Gallatin River Valley, the owners of this residence desired an exterior siding product that would blend their home into the scenic landscape of the equestrian community.  Ranchwood was the perfect solution, providing the owners with a rustic wood siding which complimented modern design elements, could safely be utilized for interior applications, and provided a warranty against water penetration.

The integration of Montana Timber Products Ranchwood with corrugated steel accents is a common design trend we often see in the Rocky Mountain and Pacific Northwest.

The various color schemes of Ranchwood make it easily adaptable to most exterior and interior design concepts. Here, an exterior wall is complimented with rustic décor to accent an entrance to the home.

Ranchwood is commonly utilized in a variety of profile applications.  Pictured below, the owner tied 1×8 Ship Lap soffit material into a Board and Batten application to complete the gables of the home.

1x8 Ship Lap soffit and Board and Batten gable 

Where: Black Bull Golf Community-Bozeman, Montana
What: Personal Residence in Bozeman’s Private Golf Community  developments in the nation.
Special requirements:  Siding product that meets architectural design criteria of community covenants, blends into landscape, is most cost effective and durable than Reclaimed Barn Wood
Solution: Customized profile, texture, and color combination to meet architect specifications, Siding product that has a weather proofing sealant application and warranty
Products:  1×10 Southern Exposure Custom Lap Profile for Horizontal,  Random Width Southern Exposure Shiplap for Vertical, Custom tinted trim Barn Wood (white) for windows, entry, garage doors

Random width 1×8 and 1×6 Ship Lap Southern Exposure, Ranchwood White 2×6 Trim and 2×8  Band

An architect for Locati Architects in Bozeman, this homeowner desired a rustic wood siding product which he could customize to meet the design criteria of the community.  Montana Timber Products was provided various color samples of reclaimed material and matched the scheme to meet the specifications.  The home utilized various profile and width applications of Ranchwood’s Southern Exposure to compliment our first White Barn Wood weathered color for trim material.

Often, wider horizontal profile applications are matched with narrower vertical applications.  Here,  the owner utilized a customized 1×10 lap profile and random width 1×8 and 1×6 Ship Lap with a customized texture for the vertical accent features.

1x10 Custom Lap profile for Horizontal Siding, 2×8 Band, 2×6 Window Trim

Random Width Ship Lap (Vertical) matched with 1×10 Horizontal

Where: Rock Creek Cattle Company-Deer Lodge, Montana
What: New Townhomes at the #1 Residential Golf course in America and one of the most exclusive and diverse developments in the nation.
Special requirements:  Structures that blend with their surroundings and appear that they’ve been here for 100 years.  Predictable product which can be customized to fit profile and color requirements.
Solution: Ranchwood-Eastern Exposure
Products:  Custom 2×12 Ship Lap Profile for Horizontal application, 1×6 Ship Lap for Vertical Accents

Newest Montana Resort Townhomes at the exclusive
Rock Creek Cattle Company built with Ranchwood!

The weather conditions of Deer Lodge, Montana closely emulate much of the Rocky Mountain and Pacific Northwest.  Snow, rain, sun, and wind are the usual elements which MTP’s Ranchwood products must be prepared for.  The RW Sealant waterproofer is designed and tested to beat the most harsh weather conditions and protect owner’s investment for years.

2×12 Ship Lap Siding (Eastern Exposure)

Originally, the developer of this private club used reclaimed barn wood for original structures.  However, when it came time to put the pencil to the next phase of expansion the waste factor and higher priced option of reclaimed wood wasn’t going to make the cut.  Ranchwood’s lower waste, competitive price, and ability to be customized with color and profile options compelled the owner and developer to choose it as the most reliable solution.

Vertical (1×6 Ship Lap) and Horizontal Profiles (2×12 Ship Lap) are often utilized to compliment various design features.

“Finding a product which was consistent, had great esthetic appeal, integrated well with existing structures and the landscape, and had a warranty proved to be integral in our development plan,” said Fred Nadeau, General Manger of RCC.  The architectural recommendation from CTA and follow through from Montana Timber Products made our decision much easier. “The first phase of our newest townhome addition, known as Sweetgrass Cottages, is complete and we are estatic that our units are selling well,” commented Nadeau.

“CTA Architects Engineers is a well known design build company which has offices spread throughout the Rocky Mountain and Pacific Northwest.  We constantly evaluate product options, complete cost analysis for our customers, and recommend only the very best values for our customers-Ranchwood passed the evaluation with flying colors,” said Randy Rupert, Business Development Manager for CTA.

“Montana Timber Products ability to regionally meet with architects and developers is a pillar of the company’s customer service.   Our regional sales representatives understand our products, have met with hundreds of architects and contractors to explain its benefits, and have successfully sold Ranchwood to homeowner’s, developers, and contractors,” said MTP CEO John Giuliani.

Ranchwood is an excellent choice for either individual or multiple dwelling unit development.

Where: Ellensburg, Washington
What: Commercial Remodel of Office Complex in Ellensburg and Washington
Special requirements:  Finished product representing appearance of Reclaimed Barn Wood Siding
Solution:  Ranchwood (a high quality alternative to rough cut Reclaimed Barn Wood) -Tackroom
Products:  1×8 Shiplap, 2×8 and 2×4 Trim

Ranchwood Wood Siding Remodel of Commercial Office Building

Montana Timber Products Eastern and Western Washington Dealer Representative, Matheus Lumber Company, has a long established and successful presence in and around the Ellensburg and Cle Elum area.  Their customer called for a rustic and refined product, was easy to install, and didn’t require continual maintenance.  Ranchwood proved to be an excellent solution!

1×8 Shiplap in Ranchwood Tackroom color trimmed with 2×4 and 2×8 material

This commercial office building is located in Kittitas, Washington and is the home of Wesco International, a leading distributor of hay products in Washington.  The owner desired a rough cut, rustic product that would compliment the ranch and farm design aspects of the surrounding countryside and the business.

The contractor chose to utilize Montana Timber Products pre finished Ranchwood product for ease of installation, warranty, and aesthetic appeal.

Montana Timber Products Ranchwood product continues to be a leading and cost effective solution to reclaimed barn wood.  An excellent choice for commercial and residential remodel or new construction, Ranchwood’s high quality, color and profile options, and easy installation make it a highly competitive option for multiple applications.  Please contact Matheus Lumber Company for your interest in projects in an around Ellensburg, Moses Lake, Cle Elum, and Suncadia!

Ranchwood integrated with stone, timbers, and log accents

Where: Southwestern Montana
What: Custom Residence in Private Resort Community
Special requirements:  Structure that blends with surroundings and appear that they’ve been here for 100 years.  Predicable product which can be customized to fit profile and color requirements.
Solution:  Ranchwood-Tackroom Exposure
Products:  Special 2×12 Channel Rustic Profile for Horizontal application (chinked), 1×6 Ship Lap for Vertical Accents

Private Residence designed with Ranchwood!

The weather conditions of Montana closely emulate much of the Rocky Mountain and Pacific Northwest.  Snow, rain, sun, and wind are the usual elements which MTP’s Ranchwood products must be prepared for.  All products are prefinished with Seal-Once, a durable coating product designed and tested to beat the most harsh weather conditions and protect owner’s investment for years.

Customized 2×12 Channel Profile spaced for chinking 

MTP’s Ranchwood siding is usually combined with either stone or corrugated metal material.  Pictured here, the designer and contractor chose a variety of vertical and horizontal applications of siding and stone to offset the exterior design.

The ability to evaluate design trends across several markets provides Montana Timber Products sales representatives the ability to work directly with contractors and homeowners to suggest product and profile selections, complimentary material choices, and interior finish options to make each home unique and more cost effective.

1×6 vertical Ship Lap in gables accents wider horizontal application

“Montana Timber Products ability to regionally meet with architects and developers is a pillar of the company’s customer service.   Our regional sales representatives understand our products  and have successfully sold Ranchwood to homeowner’s, developers, and contractors across the Rocky Mountain and Pacific Northwest,” said MTP President John Giuliani.

Close Up-2×12 Ranchwood with Chinking

Where: Tetherow Resort
What: Tripleknot Townhomes at Tetherow
Special requirements: Modern and Rustic Wood Siding Design which meets Resort Architectural Guidelines
Solution: Ranchwood in Cedar-Tackroom, Custom finished lap and Timbers
Products: Lap, Barn Series Timbers, Custom Pre Finishing of Wood Siding

New Tripleknot Townhomes designed with Ranchwood!

The architect and developer of the newest townhome product in Bend desired a new look with an old feel.  The carefully

planned design by architect John Muir chose Ranchwood integrated with a nice compliment of vertical and beveled cedar to provide a modern yet rustic feel that sets a new standard for product within this well known Resort.  Together with use of Ranchwood, Tripleknot also used a series of Montana Timber Products timbers and prefinished lap productto complete the design.

This townhome is located in one of the finest resort developments in Oregon with close proximity to Mount Bachelor and the City of Bend.  Tripleknot is part of the overall master-planned community of Tetherow, home to the nationally ranked David McLay Kidd golf course which opened in spring 2008.

MTP Oregon Representative, Cody Reynolds, met over several months with the developer to work through various sample scenarios, provided custom tinting options, and integrated certain texturing ideas to enhance the building design.  Cody even went the extra mile to customize the Simpson nail colors for Tripleknot!  Aesthetic appeal, a 10 year warranty, and a variety of product options were all important benefits in evaluating Ranchwood vs. other products available on the market.

Where: Saddle Peak Ranch-Bozeman, MT
What: New custom home
Special requirements: Match color and profile specifications of Architect and Contractor
Solution: Custom tint matching to meet color guidelines of Architect and Owner
Products: Special 1×10 Ship Lap Profile for Horizontal application, 1×6 Channel Rustic for Vertical Accents, Pre-Finished Beams and Accent Pieces

Another luxury project built with Montana Timber Products…

The Owner, Architect, and Builder for this 2011 new construction project in Saddle Peak Ranch desired a wood siding material which was customizable, durable, and sustainable.  After a few sample design concepts, Montana Timber Products was able to produce the perfect color and profile selections for this home.  Here, a custom lap profile was utilized for the horizontal siding, a channel rustic profile utilized for the gables, and the trim and timbers were prefinished.

Vertical Channel Rustic and Lap Horizontal Ranchwood Siding

The contractor, Teton Heritage Builders, found our Ranchwood product cost effective and the pre-finished product proved easy for the siding contractors to install.  Here, the architect chose to integrate different color selections to offset various portions of the home.  Eastern Exposure, Tackroom, and Western Exposure were all used in different sections to break up the design.

Barn Series Timbers

Montana Timber Products Barn Series of Timbers can be pre-finished and textured to the Owners specification.  Here, a Ban Sawn Timber is integrated with Tongue and Groove soffit material and Ranchwood siding.

Channel Rustic Siding for Custom Garage Door 

Whether you’re contemplating purchase of a custom made garage door or evaluating using Ranchwood to accent the exterior, Montana Timber Products lap siding integrates well with other aspects of the exterior construction.  As shown here, a Channel Rustic profile emulates a reverse board and batten look and is an easier product to install.  A nice profile for the doors, it weighs less than other options which may be considered.

Where: Sisters, OR
What: New Light Commercial Restaurant Building
Special requirements: Meet Local Architectural Design Guidelines
Solution: Ranchwood® (Tackroom) 1×10 and 1×3 Board and Batten
Products: Board and Batten, Pre-Finished matching soffit material in MTP’s Tackroom color

Another commercial project built with Ranchwood!

The developer and owner of this new Subway location required a pre-finished, durable, product which met the architectural guidelines of the municipality.  The contractor desired a product that was easy to install and was competitively priced.   Here, the Ranchwood Board and Batten option closely resembled reclaimed barn wood at a fraction of the cost.

MTP Oregon Representative, Cody Reynolds, met with the contractor and architect to thoroughly explain product options, trouble shoot portions of the design, and even provided customized Simpson nails to match the siding. Then our MTP crew back in Montana made sure the order got out on time and Cody’s follow through was excellent.

The Ranchwood Timber Series options can provide both structural and appearance support during the building processing. Often, application will be either interior or exterior accent beams or porch wraps.  Here, a 4×4 is nicely integrated into a corner section.

We’re looking forward to working with them on future Subway locations!  Cody’s got more projects nearing completion in the Oregon area and we’ll be sure to bring you more photos and details soon.