Architectural Vision With Wood Siding: Seeing Is Believing

If you are looking for new and beautiful wood siding options, you know that the tactile allure of real wood is a pivotal factor for architects and home builders alike. Whether conceptualizing a contemporary masterpiece or creating a classical exterior, visualizing the completed project is key. These professional resources can help with the intricate process of siding design.

The importance of exploring the varied influences of different wood species on your overall design cannot be overstated. Each wood species provides an array of aesthetic possibilities.

But, also, sustainable, premium wood siding has a richness of textures and aesthetics best seen in a completed exterior. This applies to both house exteriors and commercial buildings.

After you put your vision on paper, resources like wood samples, project portfolios, and photo galleries can help give an overall sense of the completed project. Why is that important? What resources are available? Let's investigate.

The Visual Poetry of Genuine Wood Siding

Discerning the substantial difference between online images and the hands-on experience of a particular wood species can be challenging. The significance of putting your hands on actual wood siding samples to understand the nuances in weight, strength, color variations, graining and feel cannot be understated.

But, while a small wood siding sample is a great place to start and offers a glimpse, it isn’t able to represent the color range or gorgeous grain patterns within one species. Visualizing the whole project is made easier by taking a look at siding project galleries and rainscreen siding project portfolios.

The Tactile Experience of Wood Siding

Completed projects showcasing the innate beauty and aesthetic variations of hardwood and thermally modified wood siding give a more comprehensive visual understanding. 

For an accurate idea of the final overall project result, the value of completed projects images in different wood species cannot be overstated. That's where project portfolios and image galleries come in. 

Here are some excellent resources to get started:

"While a small wood siding sample is a great place to start and offers a glimpse, it isn’t able to represent the color range or gorgeous grain patterns within one species. Visualize the whole project by taking a look at wood siding project galleries and rainscreen siding project portfolios."

Authentic, Sustainable Wood Siding Choices

Discover the many exquisite options in wood siding, featuring the excellence of ThermaWood thermally modified hemlock and hardwoods such as Ipe, Cumaru, Machiche, Garapa, and Jatoba (a/k/a Brazilian Cherry). Each option boasts unique characteristics, ensuring a tailored touch for your siding project.

Ipe Wood

• Timeless medium to dark brown shades characterize this hardwood.
• Renowned for its remarkable toughness and density, it sets the standard against which all other hardwood siding is measured.
• Ipe wood has earned a reputation as the ultimate durable material for various exterior projects, boasting exceptional resistance to fungi, decay, and termites.
• Its enduring durability has positioned it as a favored option for wood exterior siding, catering to projects of diverse sizes and types.
  
  

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Ipe Wood Siding Information

Ipe Wood Siding Project Photo Gallery

Ipe Rainscreen Siding: A Sustainable Choice

A stunning Ipe house exterior shows off the range of medium- to dark-brown tones

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Jatoba Wood

• Displaying beautiful pinkish to reddish-brown tones that deepen under UV exposure, Jatoba, also known as Brazilian Cherry, stands out as a resilient and durable option for exterior siding.
• As a robust and dense hardwood species often used as a substitute for Ipe, it exhibits exceptional resistance to fungi, moisture, rot, mold, and insects.
• Its durability and ability to withstand wear and tear have positioned it as a frequent choice for exterior siding, adding a both beauty and strength to architectural projects.
  
  

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Jatoba Wood Siding Information

Jatoba Wood Siding Project Photo Gallery

Jatoba wood rainscreen siding at South Street Seaport in New York City 

Garapa Wood

• Showcasing light to medium golden brown tones, this hardwood offers a lighter color range compared to other hardwoods.
• It has earned a reputation as a cost-effective hardwood option with characteristics comparable to Ipe.
• Notably, it demonstrates exceptional resistance to fungi, decay, insects, and rot.
• The exotic grain patterns of Garapa gives it an aesthetic edge for your exterior project. 
  
  

RELATED RESOURCES:

Garapa Wood Siding Information

Garapa Wood Siding Project Photo Gallery

Vertical Rainscreen Design with Garapa Wood Siding 

Contemporary exterior design brought to life with vertical Climate-Shield Rainscreen System and Garapa hardwood siding. 

Cumaru Wood

• Comprising solely heartwood, Cumaru showcases a color range spanning from yellow-brown to reddish-brown, with subtle purplish undertones.
• Similar to Ipe hardwood, it possesses a tough and fiber-dense nature.
• Its outstanding resistance to fungi, decay, and termites, coupled with durability and a high tolerance for wear and tear, positions Cumaru as a top-notch option for siding projects. 
  

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Cumaru Wood Decking Information

Cumaru Wood Decking Project Photo Gallery

Cumaru Rainscreen Installation in Rhode Island

One corner of a custom exterior using the range of Cumaru wood siding color variations as part of the siding design

FSC® Machiche Wood

• Consisting solely of heartwood, FSC Certified Machiche for exterior siding features a color palette spanning from light to reddish-brown and medium chocolate brown.
• Harvested sustainably and endorsed by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), it guarantees environmentally responsible sourcing. (Other Mataverde hardwood decking species are also available FSC Certified.)
• The inherent density and strength of FSC Machiche contribute to its outstanding resistance against insect damage, rot, mold, and decay.

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Machiche Wood Siding Information

Machiche Wood Siding Project Photo Gallery

Buy Machiche Wood and Help Save The Forests

A stunning Machiche rainscreen wood siding facade on a custom exterior

ThermaWood and ThermaWood FR

• ThermaWood exhibits a heat-intensified medium to dark brown color range.
• Mataverde ThermaWood undergoes a patented process involving steam and heat in a pressure kiln
• ThermaWood surpasses kiln-dried lumber in strength, flexibility, and reduced brittleness.
• It is also available as ThermaWood FR, a fire-retardant-treated lumber certified by IWUI.
• Recognized as an excellent alternative to hardwood, thermally modified wood showcases exceptional resistance to fungi, decay, and termites.
• Its durability has solidified its position as a preferred choice for a variety of siding applications.
  
  

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ThermaWood Siding Information

ThermaWood Siding Project Photo Gallery

Remarkable Fire Retardant Wood Siding Transforms Exterior Design

ThermaWood FR thermally modified, fire retardant treated wood siding transformed this home in Tahoe

Design Versatility in Wood Rainscreen Siding

Wood rainscreen siding Climate-Shield installation offers more design versatility, including vertical siding and soffits.

Seeking innovative design solutions? Explore the world of wood rainscreen siding. Discover a sustainable and efficient wood rainscreen siding system that not only enhances aesthetics but also improves performance. From ThermaWood to hardwoods, discover possibilities with Climate-Shield Rainscreen that redefine exterior elegance.

Installing Climate-Shield Rainscreen system for vertical wood siding, (photo courtesy Charlie Kawas, @ck_construction)

See the difference for yourself, request a sample of rainscreen siding here: 

How Is Climate-Shield Rainscreen Different?

• Patented, marine grade aluminum rainscreen clips and starter rails make installation faster, easier, and a major time saver. 
• Allows for design versatility - no complicated furring strip grids, and can be installed horizontally, diagonally, or vertically.
• No furring strips required, eliminating trapped moisture and humidity and extending the longevity of your design. 
• An open joint rainscreen system, it is engineered to create the perfect rainscreen gap automatically as it is installed and allow moisture to run through and back out the siding easily. 
• Helps to regulate interior temperature and saves energy by keeping moisture and hot air away from the exterior walls.

In your siding project, conviction stems from the tangible – from conceptualization to material selection. Take the initial step in translating your vision into reality with Mataverde Wood Siding Samples. Experience the difference in your architectural creations.