Embracing Rustic Texture with Midwest Design

PROJECT DETAILS

Location
Iowa

Project Type
Residence

Applications + Products

• Horizontal Siding: ranchwood™ | Tackroom | Circle Sawn | 1×8” | Shiplap
• Board and Batten Siding: AquaFir™ | Battleship | Circle Sawn | 1×8” + 1×3” | Square Edge
• Fascia: AquaFir™ | Light Brown | Circle Sawn | 1×10” | Square Edge
• Trim: AquaFir™ | Light Brown | Circle Sawn | 1×6” | Square Edge
• Soffit + Ceiling: AquaFir™ | Brown | Circle Sawn | 1×6” | T&G | STK Cedar

Species + Grade

• Western Red Cedar | Select Tight Knot

THE VISION

The homeowners wanted to create a rustic Craftsman-style home that embraced natural wood materials with a focus on the authentic character of circle-sawn wood.

THE SOLUTION

To capture the essence of the Craftsman style, Western Red Cedar with a circle-sawn texture was used throughout. Horizontal ranchwood™ Tackroom shiplap was combined with vertical AquaFir™ Battleship board and batten, creating the hallmark mix of textures and profiles typical of the Craftsman aesthetic. Circle-sawn cedar was featured in the fascia, trim, and ceilings, maintaining the rustic texture central to the design.

Design Considerations

• Craftsman Design Elements: The combination of horizontal and vertical cedar siding, along with exposed cedar trim and fascia, reflected the classic Craftsman emphasis on authentic natural materials.
• Western Red Cedar: STK Cedar was chosen for its durability in Iowa’s climate and its ability to complement the rustic, handcrafted design while offering long-lasting performance.
• Circle-Sawn Texture: The consistent use of circle-sawn cedar throughout the home emphasized the rustic craftsmanship, enhancing both the home’s warmth and architectural details.

From the rugged West to the heart of the Midwest, we have solutions to bring your design to life!

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Transforming a Commercial Space in the Mountains

PROJECT DETAILS

Location
Montana

Project Type
Commercial

Applications

Siding: 1×12 Board & 1×4 Batten
Trim: 1×6 & 2×6 Square Edge
Soffit: 1×6 Tongue & Groove Profile
Timbers: 4×4, 6×6, 6×8, 8×8, 8×12 & 8×16 Square Edge
Exposed Rafter Tails: 2×6 & 4×10 Sq Edge

Product

ranchwood™ | Eastern | Circle Sawn | Douglas Fir

THE VISION

In many cases, municipal facilities, particularly wastewater treatment plants, tend to blend in as standard, uninspired commercial structures. However, in Big Sky Montana, they aspired to set themselves apart. Their goal was not only to construct a cutting-edge facility but also to infuse the building with the essence of its setting, a place of rugged peaks and untamed beauty.

THE SOLUTION

Choosing natural wood for the exterior of this municipal building was an obvious choice. The ranchwood™ product, in Eastern color with a circle sawn texture, perfectly encapsulated the rustic elegance that defines Montana’s character. It provided a unique and distinctive touch to a commercial space that would have otherwise been ordinary.

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A Private Residence Enhanced by Ranchwood Siding and Hand Hewn Accents

PROJECT DETAILS

Location
Missouri

Project Type
Private Residence

Applications

Siding: 1×8” Ship Lap | 1×8” Square Edge Lap
Corner Trim: 1×6” | 2×6”
Soffit Trim: 1×4” | 2×4”
Gable Trim: 1×4”
Window Trim: 1×4” | 1×6” | 1×8”
Garage Door Jamb: 2×8”
Garage Siding: 1×6”
Fascia: 1×8”
Soffit Sheets: 4’ x 8’ x 3/8”
Timbers: 4″x6″ | 6″x6″ | 8″x8″ | 10″x10″ | 6″x12″

Product

Siding & Trim – ranchwood™ | Tackroom | Circle Sawn | Cedar

Corbels, Timbers, Posts & Beams – ranchwood™ | Prairie | Hand Hewn | Douglas Fir

THE VISION

The homeowner’s vision was to create an inviting elegant residence that seamlessly blended natural elements while showcasing the beauty of handcrafted woodwork. They aimed to embrace the rustic charm inherent to the Show Me State, displaying sturdy and stalwart character.

THE SOLUTION

The homeowner made a deliberate choice of a circle sawn ranchwood™ Tackroom siding and hand hewn ranchwood™ Prairie timbers, skillfully complementing the lighter natural stone that graced the property.

This careful selection achieved a balanced and inviting aesthetic. By incorporating circle sawn and hand hewn natural wood elements, the homeowner added a touch of artistry and craftsmanship, infusing the residence with a warm and timeless elegance.

The result was a truly personalized space exhibiting the beauty of expertly crafted natural wood elements.

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From Common Facade to Rustic Showstopper

Project Details

Location
Minnesota

Project Type
Private Residence

Applications
Vertical Siding: 1×6″ and 1×8″ | Shiplap with ⅛” reveal
Horizontal Siding: 2×10″ | Wire Brushed

Product
ranchwood™ | Western + Tackroom + Yellowstone | Douglas Fir

The Vision

The owner of this Minnesota home wanted to transform a common engineered façade into a character-rich rancher home.

The Solution

This project utilized a variety of our mill capabilities with ranging textures, profiles, dimensions, and finish colorations. The vertical siding was both 1×6 and 1×8 boards milled in a shiplap profile with a 1/8” reveal and circle sawn texture. For the horizontal siding, they selected 2×12 boards in Pioneer texture.

This home had porch columns in place, so rather than replace them, we provided specified dimensioned materials to enable the fabrication of wood post wraps.

Vertical siding was used in the gables and was finished with a combination of tackroom and western colors.

Note: The 2×12 siding in Pioneer texture utilized chinking between the boards for a natural log appearance.  We can mill many variations of this look to meet your design scope without needing to build with full logs.  

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Where:  Utah
Products:  ranchwood™ product line for siding in three colors: eastern, prairie, tackroom  with trim in tackroom in douglas fir and wire brushed texture.  AquaFir™ product is used for soffits, the gabled front entry and extended gabled roof patio covers all in light brown using douglas fir wood and wire brushed texture.
Product Use:  1×8 shiplap using ranchwood™ colors: eastern, prairie, tackroom, 1×6, 2×12, 2×6, 2×4 trim and accents in tackroom, 1×6 tongue and groove soffit, gabled front entry and extended gabled roof patio covers in light brown.

At Montana Timber Products, we work hard to manufacture material that meets your needs and your creative inspirations.  Every project is made to order because every product is uniquely crafted for you.  Selecting a unique look for your home can be easy. Order samples today and let one of our representatives help you get started.  When using a custom pre-finished mill for interior or exterior materials you ensure a high quality, consistent and ready to install product.

Removing the on-site staining, sealing and clean up, saves money, time, and the environment.   A pre-finished product that is sealed on all sides, protects the wood from the elements.  Montana Timber Products semitransparent stain contains enough pigment to change the woods color to meet your design needs, but not enough to obscure the grain.  Site finished products are subject to the weather conditions and timing from installation.  Once installed matching weather to a paint crews schedule requires more time.  Which can leave your materials unprotected for extended periods of time.  Allowing wood to get wet and not dry out before staining and sealing it, is what causes the stain to not bond well.  Site finished wood, requires days of good weather to prepare for the stain, it should be cleaned and dry for 24-48 hours.  Once stain is applied it requires drying time, most stains require 10-12 hours of dry time.  The perfect forecast for 2-3 days all while arranging paint contractors and their schedules can be tricky.  A pre-finished, ready to install custom made product eliminates those headaches and improves the quality of the finished product.

Montana Timber Products is a leading manufacturer of specialty pre-finished wood and reclaimed wood products.  Our process allows us to customize each order to meet the customers design needs.  The extensive line of products include: siding, trim, soffit and fascia, interior accents, timbers, fabricated trusses, decking, fencing, and glulam beams.  Customers enjoy mill direct pricing, quick delivery, exceptional quality, flexibility to customize colors and profiles. Getting started is easy, call for information to find out which product line fits your project and budget.  Order free samples by calling or filling out the online form, we provide real wood samples, all to help you make your selection.   To get a quote or more information call 406-215-4961 or fill out the contact form at:  http://www.montanatimberproducts.com/contact/

Where: Virginia
Product: AquaFir™ siding, trim, posts all in a custom color using a wire brushed texture on douglas fir wood.
Product Use: 1×12 square edge lap siding, 1×4, 1×6 and 1×8 trim, 1×10 fascia, 1×12 beam wrap and 2×4, 2×6, 2×12 for the gable trim.

This 79,000 square foot store required more than 17,000 board feet in a custom color to stay within the corporate guidelines specified by the architect. Montana Timber Products produced the pre-finished material in a consistent texture and color at our custom mill, where every project big or small is made to order.   Lead times are the best in the industry.

 

This retail store used custom materials with Montana Timbers Products to create their signature look. The siding is sealed on all four sides with Seal-Once, an environmentally friendly water-based sealant. Commercial and residential customers benefit from mill direct pricing, great lead time, on site delivery, exceptional quality, and the flexibility to customize colors. To get started on your project call 406-215-4961 or fill out the contact form at: http://www.montanatimberproducts.com/contact/

Where:  Indiana

What: Events venue

Product:  Montana Timber Products ranchwood™ in douglas fir, wire brush Southern and black exterior trim with wirebrush Southern interior.  Vertical shiplap siding 1×10 and horizontal shiplap 1×6, 2×2 Trim and 2×6 fascia.  Interior wainscoting shiplap is 1×10 with 1×6 baseboard and 1×3 trim on wainscoting.

This whimsical rustic venue with a modern flair used a mixture of three wood colors to attain the perfect look for hosting any special occasion.  The horizontal and vertical use of the boards give the exterior definition and depth, while the darker trim pieces allow for contrast in the design.  The primary siding color, Ranchwood™ Southern, keeps very true to the barn rustic theme siding gives the appearance of aged barnwood, giving the look of reclaimed barnwood through our flagship product, Ranchwood.  The wood is easy to maintain with the Seal Once protective coating.  The dark trim, AquaFir™ Black, brings in a modern country tone to keep the venue elegant.   The touch of light wood accents used to create barn doors accentuate the rustic exterior.  The prefinished shiplap siding shows the simplicity of the barn’s architecture be keeping it all one color and letting the trim be the accent and focal point.  

 

Outdoor weddings are very popular and this venue wanted to create a modern barn with farmhouse qualities to facilitate large groups.  Beautiful settings that provide indoor/outdoor areas create a challenge for any decorator and party planner.  Keeping the venue with a simple elegance in tones that would match any style was necessary. 

 

 

The use of the shiplap wainscoting lining the interior walls give something more than white paint, keeping with the farmhouse rustic look, but modern enough to be formal if the venue calls for a different style event.  The use of the same color as the exterior, Ranchwood Southern, keep the simplicity of the design with the 1×10 boards keeps with clean lines and elegance in the interior.  This allows the room to be dressed up or down with other décor used for each event.  Trimming the room with the wainscoting is a lower maintenance design than plastered walls.  In a commercial venue the amount of abuse to the walls is easily disguised by this rustic wood aesthetic. 

 

No venue is complete without a gorgeous dressing room.  The true simplicity of the wood accent wall framing the dressing space is something to remember.  When decorating, keeping it simple and following the theme of the architecture throughout is away to create balance and elegance without trying too hard.

 

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.

Spring is a good time to refresh the exterior of your home.  Refreshing or upgrading railing and decking can make everything look new or even change the exterior elevation of the home.  When deciding on what look you want to achieve for your outdoor refuge, think about what style you want:  modern, contemporary, country, or rustic look.  Outdoor space can be an extension of your home, make that space cozy and visually interesting to complement your home and style.   

When selecting the wood for your project, keep in mind Ranchwood™, gives a rustic look in more natural colors and AquaFir™, gives more of a modern/contemporary look with color choices for a vibrant appearance.  Both products offer many textures to complete a beautiful design and even compliment the homes siding/trim.  Mixing color choices can add a twist to a simple design and bring visual complexity to the deck and railing with no added work, all the products come prefinished.   Adding outdoor living space can also make the home look and feel larger all while being aesthetically pleasing.

Ranchwood Eastern circle sawn product brings the rustic look to the contemporary design using the horizontal railing slats.  The sturdy horizontal pieces make for a nice modern country look, while giving plenty of air flow and light to the space all while allowing for privacy.  This is a very economical way to build over a day light basement and also insures safety.

 

2×6 decking material is No.2 grade or better quality which minimizes knots and provide structural integrity.  The ranchwood and aquafir products provide durability and strength from either Douglas Fir or Cedar allowing for the balance needed to build a budget friendly deck with characteristics to compliment the home.

This traditional barn added some flair with a balcony off the living quarters to extend living space.  The railing is traditional vertical slats to stay in the rustic style of the barn.  Using Ranchwood in Tackroom color to create a rugged well-built extended living space.  The 2×6 decking was prefinished on both the top and bottom to meet the customer’s needs.  Ranchwood is an economical solution instead of using reclaimed barn wood for many projects while still achieving the weathered appearance..

This mixed material railing keeps the rustic look, but allows for some additional texture to compliment the wood by using metal mesh.  This combination compliments the building and allows light through, keeps the view unobstructed, but the space is also enclosed for safety.  Using wood balusters in a darker color than the siding keeps within the barn style for a natural look and the mesh just allows for some creativity in the finished design.

 

Whenever a project is being planned out having the peace of mind that all the wood is protected with a No VOCs, eco-friendly, water based formula of Seal Once, you know family, animals and the environment are not impacted by the project.   All of our wood comes prefinished to preserve the natural beauty and long lasting waterproofing.  Prefinished wood also allows for completing the project faster, no waiting on stains or paints to dry.  Leaving more time to enjoy using the deck.

 

Where: Sierra Nevada Mountains

What: Residence

Product:  ranchwood™ siding with reveal and ranchwood™ square edge trim

Product Use:  Montana Timber Products ranchwood™ Yellowstone siding, shiplap with a fine line reveal, highlighted with ranchwood™ Western trim result in a stunning design and perfect example of Mountain Modern design.

The ranchwood™ material used in this home pulls the rustic feel from the heavy timber and stone features while providing a modern look much more refined than using a reclaimed wood product. The vertical use of the shiplap profile with the fine line reveal helps to highlight each individual board and adds a nice architectural detail to the home.

Montana Timber Products gives the architect and homeowner the ability to choose the perfect material to achieve a rustic and reclaimed appearance while maintaining a wide choice of color and texture options.  ranchwood™ is also available in both Fir and Cedar.

ranchwood™ is finished with Seal-Once™, a wood waterproof sealant.  Seal-Once is an environmentally green, NO VOC wood sealant that carries a 10 year Limited Warranty for wood siding.  The perfect match for this great Montana Timber Products home.

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.