Finding the Right Timber Frame Materials for Your Project

Posted on: November 30, 2022

Finding the Right Timber Frame Materials for Your Project

Timber framing has been a popular construction method for centuries, offering strength, durability, and a warm, natural aesthetic. Today, this timeless technique continues to capture the hearts of architects, builders, and homeowners alike. But how can you make the most of timber frame materials for your project?

In this comprehensive guide, we’ll walk you through the essentials of timber frame construction, selecting suitable wood species, moisture management, joinery methods, sustainable sourcing, and more.

Key Takeaways

  • Understanding timber frame construction involves understanding the components, joints, and carpentry methods used.
  • Douglas Fir is a popular choice for timber framing in North America, accounting for approximately 60% of timber frames in the region.
  • Adhering to building codes is necessary for a timber-framed structure’s safety, stability, and longevity.

Understanding Timber Frame Construction

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Heavy timber frame construction is a method of building framed structures that use less processed, large dimensional lumber. The joints used in this type of all-timber construction can include lap jointing and pegged mortise & tenon joints.

Vertical, horizontal, and sloping wood members are employed in heavy timber buildings to create a robust and secure structure. Several timber framing options are available, including traditional half-timbered construction, post and beam construction, lintel style, variations of half-timbering, and ridge-post framing, each with unique construction details.

Diagonal bracing is a crucial component in timber framing, as it prevents “racking” or movement of structural vertical beams or posts in wood structures. The infill, a nonstructural building material, is used to fill the gaps between the structural components of a timber frame. Once you grasp these essential components, you will be better prepared to decide on the most suitable timber framing approach for your project.

Components of a Timber Frame

A timber frame consists of posts, wooden beams, braces, and other structural elements that construct a robust and secure structure.

Various timber framing options, such as traditional half-timbered construction, post and lintel style, post and beam, and ridge-post framing, allow for customization and adaptability to different architectural styles and preferences.

Choosing suitable joinery techniques and comprehending the components of a timber frame allows you to construct a structurally sound and visually appealing building that lasts for generations.

Glossary of Terms

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Navigating the world of timber framing requires a good grasp of the terminology used in this construction method.

Terms related to timber framing include those related to construction, species characteristics, and joinery. Understanding what timber refers to in this context is essential for mastering the art of timber framing.

Key terms associated with timber framing construction include:

  • Timber: A squared-off length of wood that is used structurally.
  • Post: The primary vertical timbers.
  • Beam: The primary horizontal support timbers.
  • Rafters: Series of timbers that are used to support roofs.
  • Brace: A diagonal piece of timber used to support beams.
  • Joist: Horizontal timbers used to support floors and ceilings.
  • Gable: The triangular upper part of a wall that connects to a pitched roof.
  • Purlin: A purlin is a horizontal roof beam that supports rafters and spans the distance between gable ends.
  • Chord: The bottom horizontal timber in a truss.
  • Corbel: A bracket that projects from a wall to support a structure above it.
  • Mortise:  A mortise is a notch, hole, or cut in a piece of wood into which a tenon is fit to join two timbers together. This is the female part of a joint.
  • Tenon: A tenon is the cut end of a timber that fits into a mortise to join two pieces of timber together. This is the male part of a joint.
  • Collar Tie: A horizontal beam between roof rafters that reduces the spreading or sagging of the rafters.
  • Glulam: This type of beam is comprised of layers of 1-inch or 1-1/2 inch boards that are glued together.
  • Truss: An assembly of wood members used to create a rigid structure.
  • King Post: A truss with a center vertical beam with an angled support beam on each side of the vertical beam.
  • Queen Post: A queen post is a truss with two vertical beams that each have an outer angled support beam.
  • Joinery: Two or more timbers that are connected. The combined components of a timber frame.
  • Rough Sawn: Timber that has not been sanded or textured but is used as originally cut.

Being well-versed in these terms allows informed decision-making throughout your timber framing project.

Selecting Suitable Wood Species for Timber Framing

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Selecting the suitable wood species for your timber frame project is crucial, as it impacts your structure’s strength, durability, and cost.

Essential wood characteristics to consider when selecting a timber species for a frame include:

  • timber grade
  • moisture content
  • heart content
  • and surface texture.

Grasping the characteristics of the wood species you are thinking of selecting enables you to select the proper material for your project.

Douglas Fir

Douglas Fir is a popular choice for timber framing in North America, accounting for approximately 60% of timber frames in the region. It offers several advantages, such as its strength and stability, as well as minimal cracking and checking. This strong and stable wood species is widely distributed in the Pacific Northwest and other parts of North America.

Reclaimed vs. Freshly Sawn Wood

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When you select wood for your timber framing project, understanding the differences between reclaimed and freshly sawn wood is vital.

Freshly harvested and sawn timbers are obtained from living trees, while reclaimed wood was cut in the past and has been weathered for many seasons.

Reclaimed wood offers lower environmental impacts than freshly sawn wood, as it minimizes the demand for newly sourced virgin lumber. However, the cost of reclaimed wood tends to be relatively high compared to newly sawn wood because it is much scarcer.

Freshly sawn wood has a distinct advantage in availability, customization, and consistency compared to reclaimed timber, a finite resource.

Both reclaimed and freshly sawn wood have their unique advantages and drawbacks, with the final choice hinging on your project’s specific needs and priorities.

Moisture Management in Timber Framing

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Moisture management is paramount in timber frame construction, as timber and wood products are hygroscopic materials that absorb and release moisture.

If moisture is not managed correctly, it can result in warping, dimensional changes, and decay in the timber.

Additionally, moisture can penetrate deeply into the timber and become trapped, undermining the house’s or building’s structural integrity.

To effectively manage moisture in timber framing, it’s essential to utilize the following techniques and materials:

  • Flashing systems
  • Drying techniques
  • Moisture-resistant materials
  • Proper ventilation

The drying process of timber, such as kiln drying, decreases the moisture content of the wood, providing a more stable and reliable material for construction.

Maintaining proper moisture management throughout your timber framing project guarantees the longevity and structural integrity of your building, preserving your investment for the future.

Joinery Methods for Timber Framing

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Timber framing employs various joinery methods to create secure and stable connections between structural components, such as:

  • Mortise and tenon joints involve the insertion of a tenon (a protruding piece of wood) into a mortise (a corresponding cavity), creating a strong and reliable connection.
  • Lap joints involve overlapping two pieces of timber and securing them together with fasteners or adhesives.
  • Modern timber connectors: include metal brackets, plates, and screws that provide additional strength and stability to the timber frame.
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These joinery methods ensure the structural integrity of the timber frame and beam construction and contribute to its overall strength and durability.

Lap joints, conversely, are achieved by cutting half the thickness of two boards and joining them together, with fasteners in the middle to secure them. Scarf joints are an alternative method, where two plates have a mirror imaged, angled half-lap joint cut on their ends.

Modern timber connectors (such as Beam hangers, Self-tapping screws, Lapped connections, and Roof truss connectors) further enhance the structural soundness of timber framing.

Comprehending and applying these joinery methods allows for creating a robust and enduring timber frame structure tailored to your project’s specific requirements.

Sustainable Timber Sourcing

Sustainable timber sourcing is an essential consideration when planning your timber framing project. By choosing locally available species, you can decrease the environmental impact of transportation, support local economies, and access a range of species suited to the local climate.

Prioritizing sustainable timber sourcing practices helps lessen your project’s environmental impact while still enjoying the aesthetic and structural advantages of timber framing.

Timber Frame Finishes and Treatments

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Various finishes and treatments are available to protect and enhance the appearance of your timber frame structure. Treatments like wood preservers, pressure treating, and repairing decayed areas can protect timber frames from pests, rot, and weather damage.

Different finishes can considerably affect the visual appeal of timber frames. Some options include:

  • Varnish or lacquer: These finishes can highlight the natural beauty of the wood and create a glossy finish.
  • Stains: Stains can change the color of the wood to coordinate with other elements in the space or achieve a specific aesthetic.
  • Oil or wax finishes: These provide a more matte or natural look while still preserving the wood.

As with all natural wood materials offered at Montana Timber Products, we pre-finish our timber frame materials with SEAL-ONCE®.

SEAL-ONCE® is an eco-friendly, ultra-low VOC, water-based stain and sealer for wood that offers high performance and long-lasting protection against water damage.

By forming a flexible, breathable barrier between the wood and the surrounding environment, it stabilizes the material, protecting against water damage and decay for up to 10 years on vertical surfaces and 5 years on horizontal surfaces.

Click the following link to learn more about the Limited-Warranty that comes with material from Montana Timber Products.

Building Codes and Regulations for Timber Framing

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Understanding building codes and regulations related to timber framing ensures your project meets safety and structural requirements.

Timber framing falls outside the scope of the International Residential Code (IRC) and may have specific requirements, which can vary by location. It is advisable to consult with local building code offices and timber frame industry standards for guidance on compliance.

Timber frame construction codes may vary depending on the country or region where the structure is built. Some countries have specific requirements for:

  • Allowable materials
  • Structural design criteria
  • Fire resistance standards
  • Other factors

Adhering to these codes and regulations is essential for the safety, stability, and longevity of your timber frame structure.

Getting acquainted with the relevant building codes and regulations related to timber framing guarantees that your project, whether residential or commercial buildings, adheres to the highest safety and structural standards, securing your investment and offering peace of mind.

Fire-Resistance

Many municipalities in the United States are adopting new construction codes due to the ever-growing concern of wildfires in the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI). Montana Timber Products has defensive solutions and peace of mind protection when considering exposed timbers in a wildfire-prone building zone.

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  • Fireline Pressure Treated is fully WUI and IWUI certified.
  • FlameShield Topical is Class A Rated and never has to be reapplied.

Both treatments can be applied to the full range of MTP timbers.

Summary

Timber framing offers a unique combination of strength, durability, and aesthetic appeal, making it an ideal choice for various construction projects. By understanding the essentials of timber frame construction, selecting suitable wood species, managing moisture, employing proper joinery methods, sourcing sustainably, and adhering to building codes and regulations, you can create a beautiful, long-lasting structure that stands the test of time.

So, whether you’re planning a cozy cottage or an impressive commercial building, timber framing holds the key to unlocking the full potential of your dream project.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of wood is used for timber frames?

Common woods used for timber frames include oak, Douglas Fir, Southern Yellow Pine, Eastern White Pine, Hemlock, West Coast Douglas Fir, Maple, Yellow Birch, White and Red Oak, Cypress, Cedar, Spruce, and others. These varieties are strong and hard timber choices that are generally more plentiful, check less, and emit pleasant scents for years.

What designates lumber as timber?

Timber typically refers to less processed, larger, thicker pieces of wood used in heavy construction and structural applications such as beams and posts.

Are there any disadvantages to using reclaimed wood in timber framing?

Reclaimed timbers are challenging to find because old barns and buildings are finite resources. It’s also limited in customization due to a lack of available sizes. It can also be challenging for projects that require a more consistent aesthetic.

How can I manage moisture in my timber frame structure to ensure its longevity?

Ensure the longevity of your timber frame structure by employing proper moisture management techniques, such as flashing systems, drying techniques, moisture-resistant materials, and ventilation.

Mountain Resort Living with ranchwood™ Tackroom

Posted on: November 10, 2021

Mountain Resort Living with ranchwood™ Tackroom

Where:  Wyoming
Products:  ranchwood™  product line in tackroom color with circle sawn texture in douglas fir used throughout the exterior.
Product Use:  1×8 shiplap horizontal siding, 2×2, 2×4,2×6, and 2×12 used for trims, material, 1×6 tongue and groove for the entry ceiling, 5.5 x 14 x26, 5.5x12x14, 8x8x12 Glu Lam Beams as exterior accents, 4x4x10, 4x4x8, and 4x4x3, kiln dried douglas fir posts.

ranchwood™ by Montana Timber Products was the ideal material selection for this setting tucked in the mountains and along Flat Creek in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. This project utilized over 37,000 board-feet of wood, mixed with stone and other complimentary materials. A project of this scale benefits greatly from receiving pre-finished siding materials delivered to the jobsite, ready to install. When ordering pre-finished materials delivered to the jobsite ready to install, ensures quality and consistency for any size project.

At Montana Timber Products no project is too big or too small.  We work with the construction management team to manage the materials supply in a timely manner. Natural wood materials for exterior or interior are provided without the hassle of on-site staining. Montana Timber Products provides specialty wood products manufacturer of rustic, modern and contemporary wood siding, interior accents, reclaimed wood, and barn wood alternatives.  Our ranchwood™, AquaFir™, ranchwood™ Artisan, ranchwood™ weathered, Charwood™, and Corral Board product lines offer a full selection of exterior and interior wood materials.  All the products can be used for residential and commercial application.  Each product line is offered in two wood species, Douglas Fir and Cedar.  Seal-Once offers high performance long lasting waterproofing seal that is environmentally friendly non-toxic protection.  Selling direct to the customer and custom milling each order allows Montana Timber Products flexibility to create your project.  Call 406-215-4961 for more information or fill out the contact form at:  http://www.montanatimberproducts.com/contact/.

ranchwood™ Artisan for a large mountain golf course development

Posted on: January 6, 2020

ranchwood™ Artisan for a large mountain golf course development

Product: ranchwood™ Artisan Ash color in douglas fir used throughout every component of the exterior on the cabin.
Product Use: 1×8 shiplap, 1×6 tongue and groove soffit, 1×4,1×8 and 1×12 fascia, 1×4 and 1×8 window and door trim, 2×2 corner trim and the timbers, posts and beams ranged in size from 6x6x12 to 6x14x24.

This 6,700 acre development worked with Montana Timber Products to produce product for the cabins (below), custom homes and the clubhouse. Each project kept the beauty of the surroundings in mind and maintained a mountain modern look. Working with developers to find the right look, stay in budget, and keep the project on schedule is something Montana Timber Products provides throughout the United States.

Montana Timber Products is the leading manufacturer in specialty pre-finished wood and reclaimed wood products. This development used our expertise to deliver pre-finished products right to the job site for multiple home sites, helping the project stay on time and in budget.   Pre-finished products help to build year-round and keep the product color, quality and integrity all consistent.   Whether your project is for residential or commercial, we provide custom wood materials for interior and exterior use in more than 39 colors and two wood species (douglas fir and cedar). Let us be apart of creating your dream project. Call 406-215-4961 for more information or fill out the contact form at: http://www.montanatimberproducts.com/contact/

 

Modern Rustic Park City Utah home featuring of AquaFir™ Dark Gray and AquaFir™ Bronze Cedar

Posted on: April 10, 2018

Modern Rustic Park City Utah home featuring of  AquaFir™ Dark Gray and AquaFir™ Bronze Cedar

Where:  Park City, Utah

What:  Private Residence

Product: Montana Timber Products Exterior use of  AquaFir™ Dark Gray siding with AquaFir™ Bronze Cedar soffit and trim along with  Interior Product featuring Corral Board.

Product use:  Beautiful Park City Utah home features a mixture of AquaFir™ wood products to compliment the stone and metal used in the design of this modern rustic home.  The AquaFir™ product utilizes a finish that optimizes natural variation and texture of the wood to highlight the modern colors available in this product.  By using two colors with the other natural building materials it gives the home a warm and interesting façade.

 AquaFir™ Circle Sawn Dark Gray ship lap horizontal siding with a AquaFir™ Circle Sawn square edge Bronze Cedar window, door trim and soffits.   Mixing the wood colors allows for a warmer exterior to balance the aesthetics of the design. 

The two story patio brings the eye up to the soffit, AquaFir™ circle sawn T&G Bronze Cedar, beautifully constructed to hold up in the extreme temperatures in the Utah mountains.

The interior of the home displays a Corral Board square edge wall just inside the front doors as a beautiful accent of rustic décor on one side and the modern metal staircase on the other side.  Displaying the boards vertically elongates the ceiling height for a grand look.

All materials are pre-finished and come ready to install.  Montana Timber Products feature Seal-Once allowing the beauty of the natural wood to shine through while being protected from the elements.

 

 

 

ranchwood™ Siding and Timbers

Posted on: March 21, 2017

ranchwood™ Siding and Timbers

Where: Wyoming

What: Residence

Product: ranchwood™  Timbers

Solution: Rough Sawn

Views can’t get much better than this, especially framed by Montana Timber Products ranchwood™  Timbers. This magnificent rustic home perched over the highlands of Wyoming exhibits all that our company is about.

The Ranchwood Prairie finish was chosen to accentuate the natural beauty surrounding this high-mountain Wyoming cabin.  Montana Timber Products has the ability to work with Timbers in both Douglas Fir and Western Red Cedar and we have several texturing options from a very smooth surfaced option to a Pioneer texture that will look like it lived through a shootout at the OK Saloon.

Our flagship product, ranchwood™ is Montana Timber Products’ chemical free, kiln dried, alternative milled rough stock wood.

As an ideal reclaimed lumber alternative, the aesthetically pleasing rustic barn wood ranchwood™ is the result of an environmentally safe production process.

Offering uncompromising natural, rustic beauty, ranchwood™ is typically less expensive than antique reclaimed barnwood.

Here we see a horizontal square edge lap siding finished in Ranchwood Eastern and hi-lighted by the Ranchwood Prairie natural wood columns.  Montana Timber Products is an excellent choice to provide a variety of exposed beams and exposed timber accents, both for exterior and interior applications.

Wire Brushed and Circle Sawn are Montana Timber Products typical texturizing options, but Montana Timber Products is a custom millwork shop that caters to our customer’s needs.

Circle Sawn texture seen on Montana Timber Products natural wood siding is created by large circular saw blades used in more traditional milling practices.

Added physical and aesthetic depth to the wood grain is available as the Wire Brushed option.

Greater surface area is added during the texturizing process, allowing Seal-Once, 100% NO VOC waterfproofer to more effectively penetrate the wood.

Seal-Once is guaranteed for ten years from water ingress and is safe for exterior and interior use, pets and children.

Montana Timber Products receives repeat orders from contractors who appreciate the fast turnaround time, the custom pre-finishes, variety of color options, and the ability to handle small columns or large ridge beams such a 10″ x 30″ beam applied to this project.

If the environmentally friendly and the renewable aspect of natural wood siding is important to you, be sure to do your homework when choosing your siding, interior accents, trim, timbers, or other wood siding products. Some companies choose to use degenerative chemicals to achieve the desired look and texture of rustic wood siding. This is not the case with Montana Timber Products.

Vintage wood, reclaimed barn wood and reclaimed barn wood alternatives are very popular building materials due to their aesthetic beauty, traditional look, and chemical free finish.

ranchwood™ the Reclaimed Barn Wood Alternative

Posted on: March 12, 2017

ranchwood™  the Reclaimed Barn Wood Alternative

Where: Idaho

What: Residential

Product: ranchwood™ Tackroom and Eastern, Circle Sawn

Solution: Shiplap siding

Montana Timber Products ranchwood™ siding is the perfect choice for this home that pays homage to the rustic settler’s roots of the great state of Idaho.

ranchwood™ Tackroom and Eastern colors blend into and affirm the sage country of the high Idaho chaparrel.

Montana Timber Products’ flagship product, ranchwood™ is a reclaimed barnwood alternative milled from new, kiln dried, chemical free, rough stock wood.

Put through a production process, ranchwood™ is an aesthetically pleasing authentic reclaimed barn wood, rustic wood siding; an ideal reclaimed lumber alternative.

ranchwood™ offers uncompromising rustic wood beauty typically less expensive than antique reclaimed barnwood.

ranchwood™ Circle Sawn texture frames the door for a grand entrance.

Wire Brushed and Circle Sawn are Montana Timber Products typical texturizing options, but Montana Timber Products is a custom millwork shop that caters to our customer’s needs.

Circle Sawn texture seen on Montana Timber Products natural wood siding is created by large circular saw blades used in more traditional milling practices.

Added physical and aesthetic depth to the wood grain is available as the Wire Brushed option.

Greater surface area is added during the texturizing process, allowing Seal-Once, 100% NO VOC waterproofer to more effectively penetrate the wood.

Seal-Once is guaranteed for ten years from water ingress and is safe for exterior and interior use, pets and children.

Shiplap installation of our ranchwood™ produces a cozy warmth that counters even the coldest of winter’s days. 

If the environment is important to you, Montana Timber Products natural wood siding, trim, interior accents, timbers — all of our wood products — do not use degenerative chemicals as some other companies do to achieve desired effects.

Reclaimed wood, barn wood alternatives, and faux vintage wood are popular building materials further exemplified by Montana Timber Products environmentally friendly manufacturing technique.

Black Rock Coffee House

Posted on: February 7, 2017

Black Rock Coffee House

Where: Idaho

What: Commercial

Product: AquaFir™ Slate Grey

Solution: Horizontal Square Edge Lap, Circle Sawn texture

Nothing gets you up in the morning like a good cup of coffee, and nothing is more inviting than the clean, crisp look of Montana Timber Products’ AquaFir™ natural wood siding.

Black Rock Coffee Bar of Boise, Idaho offers both: outstanding aesthetics and a fine cup of joe.

01_blackrockA clean, crisp professional look enhanced by Montana Timber Products’ AquaFir™ siding.

AquaFir™ is Montana Timber Products’ outstanding rustic natural wood siding, a reclaimed barn wood alternative that is milled from new, rough stock, kiln dried, chemical free wood.

AquaFir™ uses a semi-transparent stain and intentionally incorporates the random wood grains and variable natural wood tones into the finish to give it a unique and beautiful look.

The result is that AquaFir™ is an aesthetically beautiful rustic wood siding, an authentic reclaimed barn wood, and can be used as other reclaimed lumber alternatives.

Typically less expensive than antique reclaimed barn wood, AquaFir™ offers uncompromising rustic wood beauty.

02_blackrockThe warm, inviting texture of Circle Sawn on Douglas fir is an AquaFir™ hallmark.

A custom millwork shop, Montana Timber Products offers many options to the customer’s delight.

Circle Sawn and Wire Brushed are Montana Timber Products’ common cedar siding texturizing options.

The Circle Sawn texture commonly seen on rustic reclaimed barn wood is created from the large circular saw blades used in more traditional milling practices.

The Wire Brushed option adds physical and aesthetic depth to the wood grain.

In addition to the aesthetic beauty added from the texturing process, greater surface area is created, which allows the Seal-Once, 100% NO VOC waterproofer to more effectively penetrate the wood.

Guaranteed for ten years, Seal-Once prevents water ingress and is safe for exterior and interior use, children and pets.

03_blackrockSquare edge lap horizontal installation provides pleasant contrasts with light and shadow.

If the environmentally friendly and the renewable aspect of natural wood siding is important to you, be sure to do your homework when choosing your siding, interior accents, trim, timbers, or other wood siding products. Some companies choose to use degenerative chemicals to achieve the desired look and texture of rustic wood siding. This is not the case with Montana Timber Products.

Vintage wood, reclaimed barn wood and reclaimed barn wood alternatives are very popular building materials due to their aesthetic beauty, traditional look, and chemical free finish.

ranchwood™ Contemporary Design

Posted on: January 15, 2017

ranchwood™ Contemporary Design

Where: Colorado

What: Residential

Product: ranchwood™ Tackroom, Circle Sawn

Solution: Vertical installation

Complimenting the beautiful Colorado fall colors, this Montana Timber Products home features prefinished ranchwood™ Tackroom, Circle Sawn texture as a vertical installation.

117arizonast_web002The beautiful ranchwood™ Tackroom color, along with the vertical installation and stone work, combine for a painter’s pleasure with the fall birch colors.

Our flagship product, ranchwood™ is Montana Timber Products’ chemical free, kiln dried, alternative milled rough stock wood.

As an ideal reclaimed lumber alternative, the aesthetically pleasing rustic barn wood ranchwood™ is the result of a environmentally safe production process.

Offering uncompromising natural, rustic beauty, ranchwood™ is typically less expensive than antique reclaimed barnwood.

117arizonast_web001Combined textures solidify into a beautiful rustic brew.

A custom millwork shop, Montana Timber Products offers many options for the customer’s delight. Circle Sawn and Wire Brushed are Montana Timber Products’ common cedar siding texturizing options.

The Circle Sawn texture commonly seen on rustic reclaimed barn wood is created from the large circular saw blades used in more traditional milling practices.

The Wire Brushed option adds physical and aesthetic depth to the wood grain.

In addition to the aesthetic beauty added from the texturing process, greater surface area is created, which allows the Seal-Once, 100% NO VOC waterproofer to more effectively penetrate the wood.

Guaranteed for ten years, Seal-Once prevents water ingress and is safe for exterior and interior use, children and pets.

117arizonast_web003Sophistication is no stranger to rustic application if done properly, as seen here with distinct lines and harmonious collaboration of wood and stone.

If the environment is important to you, Montana Timber Products natural wood siding, trim, flooring, interior accents, timbers, beams — all of our wood products — do not use degenerative chemicals as some other companies do to achieve desired effects.

Reclaimed wood, barn wood alternatives, and faux vintage wood are popular building materials further exemplified by Montana Timber Products environmentally friendly manufacturing technique.

ranchwood™ Timbers

Posted on: January 8, 2017

ranchwood™ Timbers

Where: South Dakota

What: Commercial

Product: ranchwood™ Tackroom timbers

Nothing embodies the South Dakota frontier spirit quite like Montana Timber Products pre-finished ranchwood™ Tackroom timbers constructed into a fine pergola.

fall-2016-montana-timber-products-142Not just a siding company, Montana Timber Products also caters to your exposed, pre-finished beams and timbers.

ranchwood™ is Montana Timber Products’ flagship rustic natural wood timbers, a reclaimed barn wood alternative that is milled from new, rough stock, kiln dried, chemical free wood.

ranchwood™ is put through a production process that creates aesthetically beautiful rustic wood siding and authentic reclaimed barn wood and reclaimed lumber alternatives.

Typically less expensive than antique reclaimed barn wood, ranchwood™ offers uncompromising rustic wood beauty.

fall-2016-montana-timber-products-147ranchwood™ Tackroom timbers provides a strong, substantive look and function.

Montana Timber Products is a custom millwork shop. Montana Timber Products’ common texturizing options are Wire Brushed and Circle Sawn. Wire Brushed offers aesthetic and physical depth to the wood grain. The traditional milling practice of using large circular saw blades creates Montana Timber Products’ Circle Sawn texture.

The result of the texturizing process is greater surface area allowing Seal-Once, 100% NO VOC waterproofer with a 10 year guarantee, to more effectively penetrate the wood. Seal-Once is safe for pets and children, exterior and interior use.

fall-2016-montana-timber-products-141Tackroom offers a darker, more robust look.

If the environment is important to you, Montana Timber Products natural wood siding, trim, interior accents, timbers — all of our wood products — do not use degenerative chemicals as some other companies do to achieve desired effects.

Reclaimed wood, barn wood alternatives, and faux vintage wood are popular building materials further exemplified by Montana Timber Products environmentally friendly manufacturing technique.

ranchwood™ Vertical Shiplap

Posted on: December 27, 2016

ranchwood™ Vertical Shiplap

Where: Colorado

What: Residential

Product: ranchwood™ Eastern, Wire Brushed

Solution: Shiplap siding installed vertically with a 1/4″ reveal, Wire Brushed fascia and window trim

This Colorado home features Montana Timber Products prefinished ranchwood™ natural rustic siding, as epitomized by this charming residence.

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Montana Timber Products’ flagship product, ranchwood™, is a reclaimed barnwood alternative milled from new, kiln dried, chemical free, rough stock wood.

Put through a colorizing and texturizing process, ranchwood™ is an aesthetically pleasing authentic reclaimed barn wood, rustic wood siding.

ranchwood™ offers uncompromising rustic wood beauty typically less expensive than antique reclaimed barnwood.

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Montana Timber Products is a custom millwork shop as shown with this application of a vertically installed shiplap milled with a 1/4″ reveal.  This reveal creates nice shadow lines and a multi-dimensional aesthetic to the finish of this siding.

Wire Brushed and Circle Sawn are Montana Timber Products typical texturizing options. Circle Sawn texture seen on Montana Timber Products natural wood siding is created by large circular saw blades used in more traditional milling practices. Added physical and aesthetic depth to the wood grain is available as the Wire Brushed option.

Greater surface area is added during the texturizing process, allowing Seal-Once, 100% NO VOC waterfproofer to more effectively penetrate the wood.

Seal-Once is guaranteed for ten years from water ingress and is safe for exterior and interior use, pets and children.

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Montana Timber Products does not use degenerative chemicals like some companies do to achieve texture and color. Environmentally responsible, Montana Timber Products produces wood siding, interior accents, flooring, reclaimed wood, beams, barn wood alternatives with environmentally friendly manufacturing techniques.