Barn Wood Alternative- Ranchwood Siding and AquaFir Timbers

Posted on: March 23, 2015

Barn Wood Alternative- Ranchwood Siding and AquaFir Timbers

Where: Southwestern Montana

What: Resort

Solution: Circle sawn texture Douglas Fir Timbers (beams), 1×6 vertical Shiplap siding, 2×12 Channel Rustic siding.

Product: ranchwood™ and AquaFir wood siding and AquaFir timbers. Texture: Circle sawn.

 

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Rock Creek Cattle Company is one of Montana’s premier guest ranches, featuring one of the nation’s premier golf courses, blue ribbon fishing, trophy hunting, and just about any other type of recreation one can imagine.

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Most people vacationing to Western ski resorts and guest ranches are looking for entertainment and rustic authenticity. That is why almost every resort in the West has turned to Montana Timber Products to provide a cost effective and sustainable alternative to reclaimed barn wood to meet their rustic needs.

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The photograph above features Montana Timber Products’ flagship product, ranchwood™ siding with circle sawn texture to replicate traditional milling processes. This vertical Shiplap siding (below) and horizontal Channel Rustic siding (above) are prefinished in Western Exposure, a color specific to the ranchwood™ product line. The trim and gable timbers (below) are also featured in the circle sawn texture and are prefinished in AquaFir Brown, a color specific to the more contemporary, AquaFir product line.

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Whether you are looking for siding, beams, flooring, or interior accents, Montana Timber Products offers a solution for your rustic needs. All Montana Timber Products’ prefinished wood siding utilizes Seal-Once, a 100% NO VOC waterproofer with a 10 year limited warranty against water ingress.

 

 

 

Pioneer Wood Siding and Timber Series

Posted on: March 10, 2015

Pioneer Wood Siding and Timber Series

Where: Colorado

What: Personal Residence

Solution: Pioneer Texture Douglas Fir Timbers (beams), Random width vertical Shiplap siding, 2×12 Channel Rustic siding with chinking.

Product: ranchwood™ wood siding and timbers. Texture: Pioneer and circle sawn.

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Our latest project takes us back to an age when building a home was a communal effort and was expected to be your home for life. Harvesting and milling structural timbers and beams required the use of various types of axes. Trees were cut, and with nothing more than brawn and a blade, were hand hewn until square enough to provide structural integrity. Traditional hand hewn beams are a rarity these days; Fortunately, Montana Timber Products’ ranchwood™,  Pioneer series timbers and barn board can provide you the comfort and nostalgia inducing authenticity you desire for your own homestead.

 

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The above photo features 2×12 hand hewn and Pioneer, Channel Rustic, horizontal siding, and random width circle sawn, Shiplap, vertical siding. The Shiplap siding, like the timbers, are prefinished with the Montana Timber Products’ Western Exposure color, a part of the ranchwood™ product line.

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A close up of the hand hewn and Pioneer siding gives you a better look at its rustic texture and appearance. Channel Rustic siding is a great choice for multiple styles of builds. This project chose to use chinking, but many people opt to leave the “reveal” of the channel. One can always build with channel and add the chinking at a later date for a more traditional look and additional insulation.

Below, the random width, vertical Shiplap siding is featured in Montana Timber Products’ ranchwood™ Tackroom with a circle sawn texture.

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Whether you are looking for siding, beams, flooring, or interior accents, Montana Timber Products offers a solution for your rustic needs. All Montana Timber Products’ prefinished wood siding utilizes Seal-Once, a 100% NO VOC waterproofer with a 10 year limited warranty against water ingress.

 

Rustic ranchwood™ Prefinished Wood Siding and Timbers

Posted on: February 28, 2015

Rustic ranchwood™ Prefinished Wood Siding and Timbers

Where: Big Sky, Montana

What: Personal Residence

Solution: 1×8 vertical shiplap ranchwood™ Eastern Exposure wood siding.

Product: ranchwood™ rustic wood siding. Texture: wire brush.

 

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There’s an old saying that goes, “big feet… big socks”. However, here in Big Sky Montana they say, “Big Sky, big timbers”. That’s why many of the new homes in Big Sky Montana have chosen Montana Timber Products’ prefinished, ranchwood™, Douglas Fir Timbers and Siding to meet their rustic needs.

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The lighter colored siding seen above is 1×8 vertical shiplap ranchwood™ wire brushed Eastern Exposure siding. Often, ranchwood™ siding is paired to compliment cementitious or metal panel building materials. The siding is part of the Montana Timber Products ranchwood™ product line which offers a variety of colors and hand hewn, pioneer, wire brush, circle sawn, band sawn, and surfaced texture options. All material is also available in a variety of profiles. Custom requests are happily accepted.

For those with less rustic, more contemporary needs, take a moment to look at the Montana Timber Products AquaFir and Charwood™ product lines.

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All Montana Timber Products’ prefinished wood siding utilizes Seal-Once, a 100% NO VOC waterproofer with a 10 year limited warranty against water ingress and extended UV protection. Seal-Once extends the maintenance requirement for wood siding while providing superior product performance.

ranchwood™ wood siding and Barn Series Timbers

Posted on: January 9, 2015

ranchwood™ wood siding and Barn Series Timbers

Where: Montana

What: Personal Residence

Solution: 1×6 and 1×8 horizontal/vertical ship lap siding, board and batten vertical siding, and Douglas Fir Timbers (beams). Deck posts and railing to compliment siding and beams. 3″ rafter tails tie well with the timber elements.

Product: ranchwood™ wood siding and timbers. Texture: circle sawn.

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One of our latest projects takes us back to Montana to the beautiful mountain town of Whitefish. This build utilizes Montana Timber Products ranchwood™ product line to create a very unique fusion between traditional mountain rustic and the southwestern stucco style one would find in Arizona and New Mexico.

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The aesthetic 1×6 sheathing, 3×8 rafters, 1×6 deck railing, and Barn Series timbers all feature the rustic circle sawn texture offered in the Montana Timber Products line.

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The deck railing provides a detailed perspective of the circle sawn texture, replicating primitive milling processes. The Montana Timber Products ranchwood™, AquaFir™, and  ranchwood™-weathered product lines are an excellent reclaimed barn wood alternative. Each product line offers color and texture choice, and are cut to order, resulting in a 5-10% waste factor compared to 35-40% with reclaimed.

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Similar to the roof sheathing, the half inch spaced soffit pictured above contrasts nicely with the 1×8 vertical ship lap. All Montana Timber Products’ prefinished wood siding utilizes Seal-Once, a 100% NO VOC waterproofer with a 10 year limited warranty against water ingress.

Stone, Steel, and Rustic Prefinished ranchwood™ Wood Siding and AquaFir™ Beams

Posted on: December 15, 2014

Stone, Steel, and Rustic Prefinished ranchwood™ Wood Siding and AquaFir™ Beams

Where: Montana

What: Personal Residence

Solution: 1×6 vertical, Circle Sawn, shiplap siding, 2×12 Circle Sawn, Channel Rustic Siding, and Douglas Fir Timbers (beams).

Product: ranchwood™. Color – Custom. Texture: Circle Sawn. Eastern Trim and AquaFir™ Brown Timbers (beams).

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A combination of stone, corrugated steel, cedar shingles, and Montana Timber Products siding and timbers create a another spectacular build.  The mix of exterior products compliment each other well.

 

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As seen above, the architect chose to use a custom profiled 2×12 channel rustic siding for the horizontal application and 1×6 shiplap for the vertical cable areas. This 2×12 horizontal profile provides an opportunity to add chinking later and an excellent shadow line of depth. Everything produced by Montana Timber Products is made to order at the customer’s desired specifications, minimizing waste and allowing for a truly custom build.

 

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This entire siding and timber package is part of the Montana Timber Products ranchwood™ product line. The timbers feature a weathered wire brushed texture. The siding features a more traditional circle saw texture replicating the primitive, historic milling process.

AquaFir™, Finds the Mountains

Posted on: October 21, 2014

AquaFir™, Finds the Mountains

Where: Park City, Utah

What: Personal Residence

Solution: 1×8 horizontal ship lap siding, and Douglas Fir Timbers (beams)

Product: AquaFir™-Dark Gray wood siding. Texture: Wire Brushed. Charcoal Trim & Timbers (beams)

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Set in beautiful Park City, Utah, this family created a unique and original blend of sheet metal, stone, and Montana Timber Products’ rustic, prefinished, AquaFir™ siding.

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As seen above, the wire brushed textured AquaFir™ Slate Gray siding is an excellent color choice to compliment the modern building materials. The Dark Gray, 1×8 ship lap siding is beautifully highlighted by the “made-to-rust” sheet metal  and stone wainscot.

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The 1×4,1×6, and 2×10 Charcoal colored trim nicely ties with the various materials of this “mountain modern” build. Montana Timber Products’ prefinished wood siding utilizes Seal-Once, a 100% VOC free waterproofer with a 10 year limited warranty.

ranchwood™ Rustic Wood Shiplap Siding and Timbers

Posted on: October 14, 2014

ranchwood™ Rustic Wood Shiplap Siding and Timbers

Where: Utah

What: Personal Barn and Equestrian Residence

Special Requirements: Create a rustic horse barn with modern functionality

Solution: Random width shiplap siding, and timbers

Product: ranchwood™-Yellowstone wood siding and timbers. Texture: Circle saw

 

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The beautiful town of Spanish Fork, Utah, settled by pioneers in the mid 1800’s, has turned to Montana Timber Products’ rustic, reclaimed barn wood alternative to keep their traditional culture alive.

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An equestrian family, a functional, multiple stall horse barn with high functionality was a necessity.  The color choice, Yellowstone, is part of the Montana Timber Products ranchwood™ product line. Rustic circle saw marks from the traditional milling practices of the 1800’s create beautiful detail in the siding, trim, and timbers (beams) used in this build. .

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This well designed barn is another example of the many applications that Montana Timber Products ranchwood™ lends itself for. Montana Timber Products’ prefinished wood siding utilizes Seal-Once, a 100% VOC free waterproofer with a 10 year limited warranty, leaving you and mother nature to rest at ease.

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.