This modern Boise, Idaho home features the perfect balance of natural warmth and contemporary design. Using Montana Timber Products’ prefinished Charwood Ebony siding and AquaFir Owyhee patio ceiling, the design team at Elevated Construction & Design achieved a refined exterior that pairs beautifully with white stone and smooth stucco.
PROJECT DETAILS
Location: Boise, Idaho Design + Build: Elevated Construction & Design
PRODUCTS & APPLICATIONS
Exterior Siding
Patio Ceiling
Species
STK Cedar
Douglas Fir #2 BTR
Dimensions & Profile
1″ × 6″, Random Lengths (8′–16′), Ship Lap
1″ × 6″, Random Lengths (8′–16′), Tongue & Groove
Product
Charwood™
AquaFir™
Texture / Finish
Charred
Wire Brushed
Color
Ebony
Owyhee
DESIGN HIGHLIGHTS
Modern Contrast: The deep Ebony Charwood siding defines the home’s clean lines, contrasting beautifully with the light stone and stucco.
Warm Accents:Owyhee AquaFir adds natural texture and warmth overhead in the covered patio areas.
Strategic Placement: Wood elements accentuate key architectural features—entryways, patio ceilings, and focal walls—adding depth without overpowering the design.
Precision Installation: All siding was installed to specification using stainless steel fasteners in perfect, neat alignment — ensuring secure attachment, corrosion resistance, and long-term performance.
‘The Ranch’ In Calabasas Featuring AquaFir™ Owyhee with Fire Protection
Posted on: September 10, 2025
A Malibu Valley Estates Retreat
Nestled within the exclusive gates of Malibu Valley Estates in Calabasas, ‘The Ranch’ is a modern, new-construction home that offers a sophisticated interpretation of California countryside living. Designed by one of Southern California’s most exacting builders, the estate seamlessly blends timeless materials with effortless indoor-outdoor flow. Montana Timber Products is proud to feature this project, which pairs our AquaFir™ Owyhee wood finish with advanced FX LumberGuard XT fire protection. A combination of beauty, durability, and safety was essential to the homeowner’s vision for a retreat in the hills of the Santa Monica Mountains.
Responding to a Fiery Landscape: Peace of Mind with FX LumberGuard XT
In the fire-prone landscape of the Santa Monica Mountains, prioritizing safety is just as crucial as design. Montana Timber Products offers a variety of fire protection treatments, FX LumberGuard XT was the choice for this project. This advanced fire retardant is a non-toxic, eco-friendly treatment that penetrates into the wood fibers, significantly reducing the flammability of the Douglas Fir siding and gates. By integrating this powerful protection, the design team ensured that The Ranch is not only beautiful but also protected, offering the homeowners a profound sense of security and peace of mind in their high-risk fire environment.
AquaFir™ Owyhee Vertical Siding 1×8 Ship Lap 1/8″ Reveal
DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
A Unified Design with Performance in Mind
Architectural Rhythm: Vertical shiplap siding delivers clean, elongated lines that reinforce the home’s modern style.
Custom Gate System: Precision-milled Douglas Fir provides strength and durability while matching the overall tone of the residence.
A Natural Brown Finish: The AquaFir Owyhee evokes earthy sophistication, grounding the home within Malibu Valley’s natural landscape.
Fire Protection: FX LumberGuard XT exceeds expectations in performance while preserving the natural look and feel of real wood.
THE RESULT
A Modern Ranch Masterpiece
‘The Ranch’ is a stunning example of what’s possible with the right natural materials. The exterior, featuring vertical AquaFir™ siding and custom milled gates, offers both a striking visual and advanced performance. This project proves that you can have a beautiful, durable wood exterior that is also built for fire defense.
Custom A-Frame Home: Modern Expression Meets Black Hills Beauty
Posted on: July 24, 2025
“A-Frame of Mind”: A Custom Residence in Powder House Pass
Nestled among the pines of South Dakota’s Black Hills, “A-Frame of Mind”, built by Lighthouse Construction, redefines alpine architecture. This custom A-frame home perfectly marries geometric clarity with a meticulously layered wood palette, echoing the surrounding landscape. Montana Timber Products proudly supplied a collection of custom-milled profiles and finishes that make this residence a standout example of modern mountain living.
Crafting a Custom A-Frame with Natural Wood Finishes
The vision for this A-frame home was to create an exterior envelope that not only visually anchors its modern structure and offers exceptional protection, but also boasts seamless finishing integration, flowing from the exterior soffit directly into the dramatic interior ceiling. The key was to achieve a balanced modern rustic look across siding, trims, beams, and soffit, incorporating clean lines, subtle color blocking, and tactile contrast, all while ensuring a cohesive aesthetic from the outside in.
Interior paneling AquaFir™ Yukon
THE SOLUTION
Custom Profiles & Finishes from Montana Timber Products
Montana Timber Products delivered a suite of solutions from two distinguished product lines—ranchwood™ Artisan and AquaFir™—all crafted from sustainably sourced Douglas Fir. By combining raked, smooth, and re-sawn textures in a coordinated palette, this custom A-frame home boasts a cohesive yet multidimensional façade that celebrates both innovative design and regional character.
PRODUCTS + APPLICATIONS
Application
Product Line
Profile
Texture
Color
Dimensions
Siding
ranchwood™ Artisan
Shiplap
Raked
ash glacier grey
1″ x 6″
Trim (Black)
AquaFir™
Square Edge
Smooth
black
1″ x 4″, 6″, 8″, 12″
Trim (Accent)
ranchwood™ Artisan
Square Edge
Raked
ash glacier grey
1″ x 4″
Interior Ceiling & Soffit
AquaFir™
Custom Bevel T&G
Smooth
yukon
1″ x 6″
Exterior Beams
AquaFir™
Square Edge
Re-Sawn
black
8″ x 12″
SPECIES + GRADE
Siding, Soffit, Ceilings and Trim: Douglas Fir | Knotty #2Btr
Timber Beams: Douglas Fir | #1 FOHC
DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
Blending Rustic Wood Textures with Modern Detail
This custom A-frame home integrates a dynamic array of profiles and stain treatments to create dramatic shadow lines and nuanced surface character.
Striking Exterior Contrasts: The ranchwood™ Artisan siding’s raked finish in Ash Glacier Grey offers a time-worn patina that harmonizes with the setting, while bold black AquaFir™ trim and beams provide striking, contemporary contrast. This interplay is particularly evident on the garage, where AquaFir Black trim frames the wood panel garage door, which features warm AquaFir Yukon brown panels. This creates a sophisticated contrasting trio against the light Ash Glacier Grey siding.
ranchwood™ Artisan: Features a multi-step finishing process for deep color variation and a reclaimed wood aesthetic, perfect for adding warmth to a modern design.
AquaFir™: Crafted for versatility, ideal for sleek, natural wood exterior detailing that complements contemporary architecture.
Seamless Wood Integration, Inside and Out: The exterior soffit, finished in AquaFir Yukon, seamlessly extends the home’s aesthetic, visually connecting with the massive A-frame interior ceiling paneling in AquaFir Yukon. This creates a cohesive and immersive wood experience throughout the home.
Douglas Fir: Selected for its sustainability, structural dependability, and striking grain, offering both visual appeal and exceptional price value.
Custom-Milled Precision: Custom-milled siding, trim, and soffits ensure a precise fit and perfect color coordination, resulting in visually clean and architecturally rigorous transitions between planes and materials.
Built to Endure: All wood is prefinished with high-performance, Seal-Once water-based sealant, providing industry-leading resilience against moisture, sun, and seasonal changes. This finish is also ideal for interior applications, ensuring a healthy living environment. This commitment to quality ensures longevity and beauty for years to come.
THE RESULT
Distinctive Custom A-frame Architecture with Enduring Materials
“A-Frame of Mind” exemplifies how the marriage of material quality and thoughtful design delivers both immediate curb appeal and long-term satisfaction. The home’s exterior fuses mountain-modern lines with warm, natural textures and robust performance—showcasing the capacity of Montana Timber Products’ customizable wood solutions to elevate any signature project.
Mountain Living’s May/June 2025 issue (page 95) features the “Animal Instincts” home, highlighting how thoughtful design and material choices create a strong connection between the architecture and its natural surroundings. The project in Black AquaFir demonstrates how careful attention to detail can blend a modern home seamlessly into the Wyoming landscape.
The homeowners envisioned a space that would celebrate the drama and serenity of the wild, drawing inspiration from the instinctual beauty of animals and their environments. The goal: a home that feels both timeless and contemporary, where natural wood and expansive windows invite the outdoors in.
“the 4,838-square-foot dwelling is deceptively simple, nestling into the scenery unobtrusively. It presents as a long, one-story home clad in Douglas fir with a metal roof and lots of windows. A large glass-fronted dormer, however, hints at the interior’s complexity”
THE SOLUTION
Single Story, Modern Clean Lines, Natural Wood Siding in Black AquaFir™
Black was chosen for its deep, rich finish and ability to highlight the natural grain and texture of Douglas Fir to shine through. This prefinished siding, soffit, and fascia provide a cohesive, modern look while offering durability and low maintenance-ideal for mountain climates. The consistent use of AquaFir™ Black across all exterior wood elements creates visual unity, paired with a large glass dormer, perfect for wildlife viewing.
AquaFir™ is crafted for versatility, allowing for custom profiles and applications that meet the unique needs of any design. Manufactured in the USA, each board is prefinished and sealed for lasting protection, simplifying installation and ensuring a premium result.
DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
Harmonizing Natural Beauty and Modern Functionality
Design Integration – The collaboration between Baldrige Architects (a Forbes Top 200 Residential Architect) and Wilkinson-Montesano Builders resulted in a home where every detail is intentional. The dark, semi-transparent finish of AquaFir™ Black was chosen to create a striking silhouette allowing the natural wood grain to remain visible and tactile. This was paired with a simple gable roof to create a clean line within the landscape.
Material Cohesion – Using AquaFir™ Black for siding, soffit, and fascia creates a seamless exterior envelope, enhancing the home’s modern lines and ensuring visual unity across all elevations.
Easy, Eco-Friendly Upkeep – AquaFir™ Black’s water-based stain can be quickly reapplied (brushed or sprayed) onto siding, soffit, or fascia for touch-ups-no heavy prep or harsh chemicals needed. This makes on-site maintenance simple and environmentally conscious, with lower VOCs than oil-based stains
AquaFir™ Owyhee Brown in Flagstaff – Prefinished Douglas Fir Siding
Posted on: April 23, 2025
Natural Wood Siding Manufactured in USA with Versatility and Value
Set against the dramatic pines of Flagstaff, Arizona, this custom home is a showcase of how thoughtful material choices can elevate both style and substance. The homeowners set out to create a residence that would feel both timeless and fresh, and the result is a striking example of how prefinished natural materials can deliver on both aesthetic and value.
The homeowners wanted a home that radiated the inviting character of natural wood, but with a crisp, modern edge. Their vision was to create a space that felt both welcoming and sophisticated—where the beauty of wood could be celebrated without feeling heavy or old-fashioned.
THE SOLUTION
AquaFir™ The Art of Adaptability
This is our first design story featuring AquaFir™ in Owyhee. This brown, finished in a smooth texture, proved to be the ideal choice for this project. Its versatility allowed the design team to use the same high-quality Douglas Fir across multiple profiles and applications, from horizontal siding to board and batten, trim, fascia, and even garage door headers. This continuity of material creates a cohesive look, while the semi-transparent finish lets the natural grain and knots of the wood take center stage.
Unlike engineered products that can sometimes feel artificial, AquaFir™ brings an unmistakable authenticity. The prefinished surface not only enhances the wood’s natural character but also provides lasting protection—delivering both beauty and durability in one package. The adaptability of AquaFir™ meant the design could shift seamlessly between traditional and contemporary elements, giving the home a unique personality that stands out in any setting.
DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
Enduring Natural Wood Appeal, Practical Value
Lasting Style – AquaFir™ prefinished Douglas Fir delivers a look that’s both fresh and timeless, infusing the home with natural warmth and a refined finish that sets it apart.
Built-In Value – Opting for prefinished AquaFir™ Douglas Fir not only ensures lasting value but also simplifies the building process with ready-to-install materials, eliminating the need for on-site staining and saving valuable time and resources.
Design Freedom – AquaFir™’s remarkable versatility empowered the design team to tailor every detail to the homeowners’ vision, resulting in a home that inspires admiration today and for years to come.
A Bold Lakeside Statement: Harmonizing Modern Design with Natural Beauty
The vision for this striking lakefront residence was to create a bold, modern statement that honors its pristine setting. d’Zign Group aimed to design a home that captures the expansive views of Coeur D’Alene Lake while harmonizing with the surrounding evergreen forest. The goal was to achieve a seamless blend of rustic warmth and contemporary sophistication through the thoughtful use of natural materials and strong architectural lines.
THE SOLUTION
Premium Wood Products Deliver a Striking, Sustainable Design
Montana Timber Products provided a comprehensive wood solution that met both the aesthetic and performance requirements of this ambitious project. The use of thermally modified Clear Vertical Grain (CVG) AquaFir for siding and trim offered the perfect combination of beauty and resilience. The charred finish added a sophisticated, modern touch while enhancing the wood’s natural resistance to weathering and insects.
For the soffit, Clear Vertical Grain Western Red Cedar was selected, providing a complementary aesthetic and leveraging cedar’s inherent resistance to decay. The Charwood finish unified the soffit with the overall design scheme.
Climate Adaptation: The thermally modified Aquafir was chosen for its enhanced stability and moisture resistance, crucial for the lakefront setting.
Aesthetic Cohesion: The charred finish and wire-brushed texture create a captivating interplay of light and shadow, unifying the home’s exterior.
Sustainability: By using locally sourced, sustainably produced materials, the project aligns with environmental stewardship goals.
This Coeur D’Alene residence showcases how Montana Timber Products’ premium materials can elevate architectural design, creating a home that is not only visually stunning but also durable, sustainable, and perfectly attuned to its environment.
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Coeur D’Alene Lake HouseLandscaped LakefrontFront Entrance Masonry and Wood SidingDeck ConstructionThemally Modified Wood SidingView Through to Coeur D’Alene Lake
This striking St. George residence showcases the versatility and beauty of the AquaFir™ product line. Seamlessly tying together exterior and interior wood ceilings. The goal was to create a fluid design transition from exterior to interior spaces. Designed with light wood finishes in Driftwood (exterior) and White (interior), these color options harmonize with the existing structural elements to achieve a refined aesthetic.
THE SOLUTION
Light AquaFir™ Color Options Accent the Ceilings
The AquaFir™ product line offers premium prefinished wood paneling that is tailored to meet both aesthetic and functional needs in the desert climate.
Exterior Application
Driftwood Color Option: A natural, weathered look that harmonizes with the desert environment.
Durability: AquaFir™ excels in UV resistance and moisture protection, making it ideal for harsh climates.
Interior Application
White Color Option: Brightens the space, creating an airy and inviting atmosphere.
Refined Aesthetic: Smooth texture and custom T&G profile contribute to a modern, polished interior design.
Design Considerations
Seamless Transition: The consistent use of AquaFir™ for both exterior and interior applications ensures design continuity throughout the home.
Custom T&G Profile with 1/8″ Reveal: Delivers a sleek, contemporary appearance while simplifying installation.
Eco-Friendly Approach: AquaFir™ aligns with sustainable building practices by enhancing wood’s natural properties without harmful chemicals.
THE RESULT
This St. George residence showcases how the AquaFir™ product line can elevate residential design by combining form and function. The exterior Doug Fir ceilings, in driftwood color, provide lasting protection against the elements. The Doug Fir white interior ceilings enhance the living space with brightness and elegance. The custom T&G profile with a 1/8″ reveal adds a unique touch to both applications, creating a cohesive look throughout. Montana Timber Products’ AquaFir™ demonstrates its versatility as a premium wood paneling, delivering timeless beauty and reliable performance.
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.
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.
Biophilic Interior Design with Prefinished Natural Wood
Posted on: November 8, 2024
Elevating Spaces Through Strategic Placement of Natural Materials
Project Details
Location Malaga, WA
Project Type Private Residence
Applications + Products
Horizontal Siding: 1″x8″ AquaFir™ Shiplap in Cascade color, wire-brushed texture
Soffits: 1″x6″ AquaFir™ T&G in Driftwood color, smooth texture
Interior Ceilings: 1″x6″ AquaFir™ T&G in Driftwood color, smooth texture
Trim: 1″x4″ AquaFir™ Square Edge in Cascade and Driftwood colors, wire-brushed texture
Species + Grade
Kiln Dried Douglas Fir | Knotty #2btr
THE VISION
Seamless Integration with Natural Elements
The architects envisioned a residence that would celebrate the breathtaking views of Malaga, Washington while providing a comfortable, modern indoor environment. Central to this vision was the careful planning of a built environment that would seamlessly blend in with the natural world around it, incorporating natural materials to foster a strong connection between indoor and outdoor spaces.
THE SOLUTION
A Range of Wood Finishes For This Tranquil Retreat
To bring this biophilic design vision to life, the design team skillfully matched the blonde natural wood aesthetic of the interior ceiling paneling to the cabinetry package. Then continued the look to the exterior soffits for a seamless monochromatic design integration.
The combination of selected colors paired perfectly with this home’s design vision and nature-inspired elements. The combination of horizontal siding, soffits, and trim pieces were all crafted out of Douglas Fir from the Pacific Northwest.
Design Considerations
Material Integration: The AquaFir™ wood cladding was thoughtfully integrated with adjoining materials, creating a seamless transition between different natural elements of the home’s exterior and interior. This careful integration enhances the overall aesthetic and ensures a cohesive architectural design and visual appeal felt throughout the residence.
Functional Biophilic Design: The wood cladding not only serves as a protective exterior layer but also contributes to the biophilic design of the home. By incorporating natural building materials, textures, and colors, the design creates a strong connection between indoor and outdoor spaces, promoting well-being and a soothing atmosphere.
Interior-Exterior Flow: The use of AquaFir™ in exterior siding and interior elements helps blur the boundaries between inside and outside, creating a fluid living experience enriched by natural light. This seamless transition encourages residents to engage more fully with their surroundings and enjoy the benefits of indoor-outdoor living.
Strategic Wood Placement: The architectural design carefully considered the placement of wood elements to maximize their visual and functional impact. From the horizontal siding to the soffits and trim, each application of AquaFir™ was thought out to enhance the home’s architectural features and create a harmonious overall biophilic design.
This stunning residence showcases the versatility of Montana Timber Products’ AquaFir™ line, demonstrating how thoughtful material selection and application can create a visually striking home deeply connected to its surrounding natural environment.
1×6″, 1×8″, 1×10″ and 1/8″ Reveal in 1×12″ profiles
Custom Cabinet Cladding:
AquaFir™ | Wire Brushed | Custom T&G with 1/8″ reveal | Custom Light Cascade color
1×6″, 1×8″, and 1×10″ profiles
Species + Grade
Western Red Cedar (Kiln Dried) | Select Tight Knot
THE VISION
A Lake Property That Blends Rustic Charm and Modern Luxury
Nestled along the shores of a pristine northern Minnesota lake, this custom home seamlessly blends rustic charm with modern luxury. The vision was to create a family legacy that harmoniously combines wood, stone, and steel, reflecting the breathtaking natural beauty of the surroundings and the contemporary design sensibilities that come with luxury lake living.
THE SOLUTION
A Range of Wood Finishes For This Tranquil Retreat
Montana Timber Products provided a comprehensive range of premium custom wood products from our ranchwood™ Artisan and AquaFir™ lines. The exterior vertical artisan siding complements the natural antique bronze stone, creating a striking facade that honors the lakeside setting. Inside the lake home, custom Light Cascade-colored AquaFir™ cladding adds warmth and texture to walls, ceilings, and cabinetry, while custom steel elements introduce a modern touch.
Design Considerations
The design process focused on creating a space that was both aesthetically pleasing and highly functional:
Exterior-Interior Harmony: The ranchwood™ Artisan Raked Ship Lap siding in Ash and Homestead colors was strategically used on both the main house and boat house exteriors, creating a cohesive look that respects the lakeside setting.
Textural Contrast: The horizontal 3×16 ranchwood™ Artisan Raked Shiplap in Dusk color was custom milled by MTP. It was purposefully placed to provide a bold contrast to the vertical siding, adding visual interest and emphasizing the home’s modern lines.
Interior Warmth: AquaFir™ Wire Brushed Shiplap in Custom Light Cascade color was chosen for interior walls and ceilings. The varied widths (1×6, 1×8, and 1×10) were intentionally mixed to create a dynamic (yet warm) interior atmosphere that complements the exterior aesthetic.
Custom Cabinetry Integration: The use of AquaFir™ Wire Brushed Custom T&G with 1/8″ reveal on cabinetry ensures that the wood elements flow seamlessly throughout the home, maintaining design consistency from large surfaces to more minor details.
Window Framing: Custom window headers, jambs, and trim in ranchwood™ Artisan Raked Square Edge were specifically selected to frame views of the lake and forest, enhancing the connection between indoor and outdoor spaces.
Conclusion
This northern Minnesota lake home exemplifies the perfect marriage of rustic charm and modern luxury. By leveraging the handcrafted custom prefinishing of our ranchwood™ Artisan and AquaFir™ products, we helped create a space that meets the family’s current needs and will serve as a cherished legacy for generations to come. At Montana Timber Products, we’re proud to contribute to projects that so beautifully blend form, function, and natural materials.
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