Where: Park City, UT

What: Personal Residence

Solution: 1×8 vertical shiplap wood siding

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

This beautiful mountain modern build on the outskirts of Park City utilizes a combination of some of the most attractive building materials currently offered. Made-to-rust steel, hewed stainless steel paneling, and Montana Timber Products ranchwood™ shiplap siding. The combination of these materials provides a clean, functional, and aesthetically pleasing design.

Here at Montana Timber, we offer a premium substitute for reclaimed barn wood. So naturally, we are frequently asked by our customers how we can help them create a unique product for their home. The above photo of vertical shiplap siding is a custom variation of our wire brush textured, Western Exposure, ranchwood™ product line. Whether you know exactly what you want, or are searching for the right fit, our team will help you create the best solution for your home.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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. .

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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)

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

Where: Bozeman, Montana

What: Personal Residence

Special Requirements: Find a product that will integrate seamlessly with stucco and stone based architecture that will provide the home with exceptional resistance to the varying elements.

Solution: ranchwood™ Eastern exposure siding.
Products: Random width 1×4 to 1×8 ranchwood™-Eastern, Ship Lap profile.

Situated in the beautiful Spanish Meadows area outside of Bozeman, Montana this unique home is the accumulation of a variety of exterior products including ranchwood™ which gives the home the beauty and texture of wood, while providing long-lasting, low maintenance protection from the regularly inclement Montana weather.

Mixed width and the use of various texture options allow the ranchwood™ to stand out prominently within the stone and stucco design. Using ranchwood™ provides the home with more durability and strength than the historically chosen cedar or pine options.

ranchwood™ is used here as window trim and also acts as an accent to complement the stone wall. The ranchwood™ is sealed with zero VOC’s Seal-Once™ which provides excellent protection from the elements including protection from UV rays that can cause the wood to lose pigmentation. Seal-Once™ helps prevent the wood from cracking, splitting, or warping, making ranchwood™ a great choice for door and window trim.

Where: West Yellowstone-Southwestern Montana, Yellowstone National Park Border.

What: Resort Rental Cabins

Special Requirements: Find a product for a budget conscious developer to build multiple cabins, while still achieving the rustic and western look desired by the developer and incoming guests.

Solution: Montana Timber Products ranchwood™ siding, Tackroom and Southern Exposure.

Products: 1×8 Channel Rustic siding with 2” trim and ranchwood™ faux timbers.

These rental cabins are located on the border of one of the world’s most coveted vacation destinations, Yellowstone National Park. The Developer needed to find an exterior and interior product that would be a representation of the Park and the Old West. The product also had to be one that is low maintenance and durable enough to be able to hold up to the constant use by thousands of visitors every year and the harsh weather conditions of West Yellowstone.

The Developer decided that ranchwood™ siding and interior wainscoting along combined with metal corrugated accents was the best way to satisfy the desired look of reclaimed barn wood without sacrificing durability and longevity. More cost effective than traditional barn wood, the builder was also able to construct multiple cabins with less waste and lower future maintenance costs.

As an alternative to reclaimed barn wood, ranchwood™ also provided the designer with color and dimension options that allowed them to differentiate each cabin from one another. Tackroom and Southern Exposure were the colors chosen by the developer, though each cabin utilized the colors their own unique way. The channel rustic siding profile option provides consistency throughout the resort. The refined nature of ranchwood™ makes it easy to install in a variety of applications. This, along with the color and profile options afford the opportunity to mix and match ranchwood™ to achieve the rustic look without sacrificing ability to add personal touch.

Where: McCall, Idaho
What: Personal Residence in McCall, Idaho
Special requirements: Faux beams to compliment modern Craftsman Design with Matching Floor
Solution: Ranchwood®  Beam Wrap in Eastern Exposure
Products: 1×6 and 1 x10
Contractor: Dave Jackson Construction
Architect:  EPIKOS LLC, Planning + Architecture

Faux Beam Wraps built with Ranchwood!

This home is located in the heart of downtown McCall, Idaho.  The architect recommended Ranchwood as the best solution to mix the Craftsman design with a bit of rustic flare. 

The homeowners of this residence wanted to maintain a Craftsman design while integrating flooring and faux beam options to add a little rustic flavor.  The six color options of Ranchwood provided excellent options to finish the interior design of their home.  MTP Representative , Marty Melander, met with the contractor and architect to work on color selections, coordinated the installation and  delivery to the project.

Faux Beams and Interior Design Ideas

Vertical Beam Wrap

Exterior and interior beam options often take the place of appearance grade timbers.  A lower cost solution; these wraps require excellent craftsmanship by contractors to ensure the corners are mitered correctly.  Also, it’s important for the wood to acclimate at the interior temperature prior to installation.  Either crafted by Montana Timber Products or by our customers, these continue to be nice options which add to the rustic décor.

Marty continues to work well with local contractors, architects, and new dealers of Ranchwood to educate on the various benefits of the product lines.  The homeowners were pretty excited to finish this remodel project off and start enjoying their place near Payette Lake in McCall.

Where: Big Sky Town Center-Big Sky, Montana

What: Exterior wood siding for new commercial retail and office building
Special requirements:  Rustic siding product that meets architectural design criteria of community covenants, and is more 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:  Ranchwood 1×6 Northern Exposure Channel Rustic profile for Horizontal, Pre-Finished with NO VOC Seal-Once

ranchwood-1×6 Northern Exposure Channel Rustic Horizontal Lap Siding

Welcome to Building 32 in the Big Sky Town Center.  Well known for their use of alternative specifications, The Big Sky Town Center specified the use of ranchwood as an alternative to higher priced reclaimed barn wood to differentiate and offer aesthetically appealing design solutions for this new commercial retail and office building.  Nationally, Montana Timber Products is experience an emergence of commercial construction in many resort markets. Building 32 in the Big Sky Town Center is a mixed use commercial example of the types of projects the choice of ranchwood provides aesthetic value for.

Montana Timber Products continues to provide unique and cost effective design solutions for builders, architects, and commercial and residential owners interested in wood siding and timber products which decrease long term preventative maintenance, increase curb appeal, and provide a cost effective rustic alternative to other building products that are available.

ranchwood is commonly integrated with other building materials. Pictured above, 1×6 Northern Exposure Channel Rustic with metal cladding and stone provides a solution for complimentary wood product design for Building 32.

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