Where: Ohio
Products: Charwood™ in midnight and tiger in cedar
Product Use: 1×6 shiplap siding in midnight, 1×6 and 1×12 square edge material for window, door and corner trim all in midnight. 1×6 tongue and groove soffit and ceiling in tiger.
This contemporary office space utilized two Charwood™ (Shou-Sugi-Ban) colors with white brick to create a dramatic exterior. Sometimes soffits are just soffits, not a statement piece, this building the soffit is a statement. Black and white is a classic clean lined contemporary look and setting that off with the tiger Charwood™ soffit adds the perfect flair to the building. The added contrast works beautifully with this contemporary designed building. The 6” vertical shiplap accentuates the clean lines of the design.
Charwood,™ like all of our product lines can be used for timbers, siding, posts, beams, soffits, fascia, trim, paneling, and trusses. Our materials are offered in two substrates: douglas fir and cedar, in various grades. Every product ships directly to the jobsite stained, textured, profiled and sealed. Creating the perfect exterior has never been easier with the choice of 40+ colors, 5 textures, and 7 profiles (shiplap, shiplap with 1/8 or ¼” reveal, channel rustic, board and batten/board on board, square edge lap and tongue and groove). How do you get started? Contact us today for free samples and get us your plans for a quote. Call 406-215-4961 or fill out the contact form at: http://www.montanatimberproducts.com/contact/.
Mountain Modern Retreat with Shou Sugi Ban (Charwood™) siding
Posted on: November 20, 2020
Where: Idaho
Products: Charwood™ product line in sage color using cedar.
Product Use: 1×6 shiplap siding and soffit material
Shou Sugi Ban (Charwood™) siding creates a powerful visual expression in creating this mountain modern home. The vertical shiplap accentuates the clean lines of this homes design. Incorporating wood and stone complement the subdued earth tones to fit into the natural aesthetic. All Charwood™ products are burned, stained, and sealed for lasting protection in a controlled environment and shipped directly to the job site.
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. Offering five Charwood™ colors along with over 35 pre-finished stain colors in three additional product lines. Each product line is offered in cedar and douglas fir in various grades of each wood species ranging from select tight knot to clear vertical grain product. Find out what fits your needs for design and budget by contacting us today. Customers enjoy mill direct pricing, quick delivery, exceptional quality, flexibility to customize colors and profiles. To get a quote or more information call 406-215-4961 or fill out the contact form at: http://www.montanatimberproducts.com/contact/
Ancient Japanese technique of Shou Sugi Ban creates Artistry
Posted on: September 7, 2020
Where: Idaho
Products: Charwood™ product line in silvertip color using cedar.
Product Use: 1×6 shiplap siding, fence material 1×6, 2×6, 2×4
Our Charwood™ product line is hand-crafted artistry, made one board at a time just for you. The Ancient Japanese technique of Shou Sugi Ban (Charwood™) was originally used for exterior siding. However, the usage has expanded to trim, soffits, fascia, beams/timbers, interior accents and cladding along with fences. The sky is the limit for the creative use for this ancient technique to bring character and beauty to any project. All Charwood™ products are burned, stained and sealed for lasting protection. This is done in a controlled environment and shipped directly to the job site.
Montana Timber Products is a leading manufacturer of specialty pre-finished wood and reclaimed wood products. The manufacturing process allows customization of 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.
Offering five Charwood™ colors along with over 35 pre-finished stain colors in three additional product lines. Each product line is offered in cedar and douglas fir in various grades of each wood species ranging from select tight knot to clear vertical grain product. Find out what fits your needs for design and budget by contacting us today. Working with Montana Timber Products to find the right wood species, profile and width of board to fit your style, color and texture to match your vision is easy, we have representatives available to educate you on wood products. Our focus is to help you create the best project. With mill direct pricing, quick delivery straight to the jobsite, exceptional quality, flexibility to customize colors and profiles. To get a quote, samples and more information call 406-215-4961 or fill out the contact form at: http://www.montanatimberproducts.com/contact/
How to Pick the Top Exterior and Siding Contractors on Houzz.com
Posted on: June 30, 2020
Ranchwood™ brings a timeless, rustic character to homes. Varied wood grains in each board are accentuated by proprietary finishing processes. “The result is as unique as one’s own fingerprint.”
Just as it is common sense to do due diligence when buying a car before appearing in front of a hungry salesman, the same could be said for exterior siding and remodeling if a customer would rather avoid buyers’ remorse.
Doing research makes a huge difference. Call a contractor without a plan, and what a customer wants versus what is delivered is often a vast divide; not because a good contractor won’t have a catalogue worth of ideas, but rather the reasons listed out below.
Time for Remodeling
Anytime a family or business starts a project on the home or place of business, there’s a considerable amount of preparation that should occur. Exterior siding and trim projects might take several weeks to complete, and that could mean living in a hotel, or shutting down operations for a while. From a contractor’s point of view, timing is a huge deal when planning workforce allocations among their different projects. One of the first questions to ask a contractor should be “when could they start” (if offered) and “how long the remodel will take.”
Decide What Materials To Use on the Exterior and Siding:
The difference between various sidings might be substantial not just in price, but also availability, how long it will last,…and then, there’s the aesthetic.
Standard siding such as vinyl or hardie is differently priced from say ranchwood™, AquaFir™, Charwood™, and Corral Board. If a customer is on Houzz, chances are the “look” of the house is one of the first considerations, followed by value, and 3rd, whether it fits in the budget.
During the budgeting process it’s important to note that most projects do go over in cost before all is said and done. Even if it’s expected that the plan will proceed perfectly, prepare to put in at least a 5% buffer over the estimated cost for unexpected contingencies. Factor these extra costs in both building materials and contractor estimates.
ranchwood™ 2×12 Tackroom Channel Rustic with Chinking (horizontal), 1×6
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Special deliveries of materials such as Montana Timber Products, or “travel charges” incurred for bringing in remote contractor work needs to be factored into the equation. Proximity is important, but it’s not everything…some companies like “Montana Timber Products” can both deliver and service anywhere in the US, and even have projects as far as Western Europe.
Reviews and Stars
Top contractors, like restaurants, understand the need for positive reviews. This is how customers often make their final decisions between 2-3 services, and bury the rest. There’s a lot of places to leave reviews online, so it might be helpful to check google and facebook reviews. However, remember most contractors are not digital experts, so a good reference can stand in, especially when there are limited reviews to go by. The best contractors leave positive impressions in both quality and value for the client’s investment.
Pictures of Finished Work:
While not a deal breaker, it’s not unreasonable to ask a contractor for real examples of finished work. Whether a consumer wishes to see completed projects showing the most popular sidings like those made from reclaimed wood such as barnwood, or perhaps something more contemporary, all established contractors should have photos of prior work easily accessible. Sometimes one man shops do offer discounts, but don’t be surprised when other corners are cut (see below in “choosing a contractor”).
AquaFir™ Charcoal color cedar 1×6 vertical shiplap (circle sawn texture), 1×8 horizontal shiplap (wire brush)
Choosing a Contractor:
ranchwood™ Tackroom reverse board and batten 1×12, 1×6 with 2×8 and 2×10 trim.
Any contractor needs to have a physical address. Period. After work has started, a customer needs to be able to locate a contractor to follow up on both completed projects and work in progress. Don’t forget to have (in hand) a physical contract signed before work starts. If something goes wrong like a misunderstanding on the scope or duration of the project, a signed contract will be invaluable.
Exclusions in the contract will help protect a customer and contractor from a job expanding and in turn costing more to complete, while warranties (sometimes a lifetime for siding) will ensure the work is done properly.
Finally, licenses, certifications, and insurance are a must. Licenses can be gained in some cities just by paying a fee, but it also shows, at least in a small way, an effort was made to be compliant. Insurance protects both parties from an accident on a customer’s property, potentially damaging structures, cosmetic appearance, or even a life.
If a house was built pre-1978, a contractor will need to be certified in lead safe practices by the EPA.
Multiple Quotes from Different Contractors:
Even if a home/business owner wants a proprietary or artisanal wood, it’s best to shop around for the contractor. Price is only a small piece of the puzzle. There are certain costs that can be hidden by contractors, and without research in hand–a lot of cloistered study from their inside catalogues may leave a customer open to more than they budgeted for, and feeling somewhat committed to signing because of the “design help” they just received.
Bottom line, check out multiple contractors on Houzz.com; look at their work and qualifications, call to get a quote, and know the right questions to ask before signing anything.
According to wikipedia.com: “As of August 2015, there were more than 7 million high-quality photos of interiors, exteriors and gardens. Houzz now has more than 17 million home photos on its platform”
Where: Washington
Product: Charwood™ custom color siding in douglas fir and Tiger accents in douglas fir
Product use: 1×6 shiplap and 1×6 square edge
Charwood™ is a Japanese style of charred wood called Shou-Sugi-Ban, a process of finishing siding that dates back hundreds of years. The product can be used for contemporary, modern or mountain traditional designs. Using the product on the exterior or the interior brings a unique look to any design. Montana Timber Products is a leading manufacturer of specialty pre-finished wood and reclaimed products. Our process allows us to customize each order to meet the customers design needs for commercial or residential designs. The extensive line of products include: siding, trim, soffit and fascia, interior accents, timbers, fabricated trusses, decking and glulam beams. Customers enjoy mill direct pricing, quick delivery, exceptional quality, flexibility to customize colors and profiles. To get a quote or more information call 406-215-4961 or fill out the contact form at: http://www.montanatimberproducts.com/contact/
Where: Ohio
Product: Cedar in 1×3 battens with 1×12, 1×6 and 1×8 boards. Trim in 2×6, 2×8 and 2×10. All in a custom color.
This project required almost 22,000 board feet of cedar replacing unsealed 23-year-old siding. The remodel which started late August and went into a very rainy fall was not a problem. By purchasing pre-finished siding, weather did not create delays and insured the boards were sealed in a controlled environment to avoid repeating the prior mistake of putting up untreated product. Seal-once is a low VOC product, enabling the facility to remain open due to no harsh chemicals. Environmentally safe Seal-Once did not harm the landscaping or put the staff and patrons in harm’s way. Coordinating large remodels usually require many different skillsets to be on site, when using a pre-finished ready to install product, only one set of sub-contractors are required. Saving time, money and frustration for everyone.
Montana Timber Products is a specialty wood products manufacturer of rustic, modern and contemporary wood siding, interior accents, and reclaimed 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/.
Where: Wisconsin Product: Charwood™ siding and trim in cedar wood in midnight color Product Use: 1×6 shiplap with 1×4, 1×6 and 1×8 square edge trim
Charwood™ is a Japanese style of charred wood called Shou-Sugi-Ban, a process of finishing wood that dates back hundreds of years. Montana Timber Products heavy charring brought a unique texture for this modern style project. Customers enjoy the flexibility and extensive line of products available at Montana Timber Products in douglas fir or cedar. Each order is customized to meet the needs of the project with mill direct pricing, quick delivery and exceptional quality. To get a quote or more information call 406-215-4961 or fill out the contact form at: http://www.montanatimberproducts.com/contact/
Unique Charwood™ Tiger Home leaves a lasting impression
Posted on: September 6, 2019
Where: Oregon
Product: Charwood™ siding and trim in douglas fir in Tiger color
Product Use: 1×6 Channel Rustic siding, 2×6 Trim windows and door, 2×8 corner trim
Charwood™ is a Japanese style of charred wood called Shou-Sugi Ban, a process of finishing siding that dates back hundreds of years. Montana Timber Products offers a variety of styles to meet your range of design schemes – from light to heavy charring in two wood substrates (douglas fir and cedar). All Charwood™ products are sealed for lasting protection with our Seal-Once sealant. Our process allows us to customize each order to meet the customers needs. Customers enjoy mill direct pricing, quick delivery and exceptional quality. To get samples and a quote call 406-215-4961 or fill out the contact form at: http://www.montanatimberproducts.com/contact/.
Product use: Square edge board and batten in 1×6 and 1×8 material. 2×10 shiplap material with 2×6 trim, 2×10 fascia, and 1×6 tongue and groove soffit material all in douglas fir wood.
Building homes using the Japanese style of charred wood called Shou-Sugi-Ban dates back hundreds of years in Japanese culture. The Charwood technique in silvertip brings a unique aged look to this beautiful home.
Montana Timber Products is a leading manufacturer of specialty pre-finished wood products. Our process allows us to customize each unique order to the needs of our customers. With the choice of cedar and douglas fir our craftsmen utilize a variety of profiles, textures and finishes to create a broad range of vintage and contemporary natural wood products. In addition to our high-performance proprietary no VOC finishes in our Ranchwood and AquaFir lines, we have developed Charwood, using a combination of traditional shou-sugi-ban and modern techniques to create a variety of charred finishes. Our extensive line of timeless products includes siding, trim, soffit and fascia, interior accents, timbers, fabricated trusses, decking and glulam beams. Our customers enjoy mill direct pricing, quick delivery, exceptional quality, flexibility of customized colors and profiles. Our project specialists take pride in exceptional customer service, no project is too small nor to large. We take pride in crafting every made to order package. Call 877-513-9553 or fill out the contact form at: http://www.montanatimberproducts.com/contact/
Product Use: Cedar Wall Shingles in the gables. The light Charwood Tiger color accentuates the wall shingles as a focal point on the house.
Using the Japanese style of charred wood called Shou-Sugi-Ban dates back hundreds of years. The Charwood technique accents the wall shingles to add character and brings a unique design choice.
The wood is sealed on all sides with the Seal Once product in a controlled environment. Charring and sealing in a controlled mill helps to insure the wood is protected from water and weather.
Montana Timber Products is a specialty wood products manufacturer of rustic and contemporary wood siding, interior accents, reclaimed wood, and barn wood alternatives. Our ranchwood™, AquaFir™, 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 877-513-9553 or fill out a contact form at: http://www.montanatimberproducts.com/contact/ to get product information.
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