Ranchwood Rustic Wood Siding and Timbers
Posted on: October 30, 2012
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





“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.
















Nestled at 6,500 feet in the heart of Southwestern Montana’s Pintler Mountain Range, Georgetown Lake offers a pristine four season recreational experience. Like most of the nation, this area of has experienced the impact of the recent recession.
