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Siding — wood application photos

Horizontal hardwood shiplap siding pairs with weathered shingles on an exterior wall, illustrating how alternative species are being specified for cladding applications. Alternative Species are Meeting the Moment
Wood shingle roofs crown the pavilions of a Caribbean resort, blending durable tropical hardwoods with open-air architecture above an infinity pool. Alternative Species are Meeting the Moment
A residence clad in tropical hardwood siding and decking illustrates materials that must meet California's Wildland Urban Interface fire-resistance requirements. Alternative Species are Meeting the Moment
A cantilevered upper volume wrapped in warm tropical hardwood rainscreen siding contrasts with a stacked stone base on this contemporary commercial building. Alternative Species are Meeting the Moment
Ipe hardwood shingles clad the exterior of the DSN Community Center, showcasing the species' rich color variation and tight grain. The DSN Community Center - Innovation for the Greater Good
The entrance and boutique storefront at Le Temps des Cerises Beach Hotel in Grand Case, featuring Tigerwood decking underfoot and crisp white painted siding. Le Temps des Cerises Beach Hotel Pioneers the Use of Tigerwood in Grand Case
A children's pavilion at Patina Maldives features vertical tropical hardwood cladding with playful circular and arched openings, set beside an interactive fountain pool. Patina Maldives, Fari Islands
A courtyard at Patina Maldives, Fari Islands, where timber-clad walls frame an angular aperture open to the tropical sky. Patina Maldives, Fari Islands
A slatted hardwood pavilion at Patina Maldives glows at twilight, its vertical timber screen backlit to reveal a central opening. Patina Maldives, Fari Islands
A waterside promenade framed by an orange-toned timber-clad facade and a sloping exterior stair along the harbor edge. Nature's Palette: A Resource for Selecting Wood Species
A commercial building exterior showcases warm-toned Garapa hardwood siding paired with expansive glazing and a stone base. Let's Change the Narrative About Garapa
A commercial storefront showcases Garapa hardwood as horizontal slat screening on an elevated steel-framed tower and surrounding perimeter fence. Let's Change the Narrative About Garapa
A contemporary home blends vernacular tile-roofed forms with a modern cantilevered upper volume finished in warm timber soffits. Vernacular Architecture
A contemporary office complex pairs a curved glass tower with a lower block clad in tropical hardwood louvers and shutters, blending vernacular detailing with modern architecture. Vernacular Architecture
An organic modern residence pairs warm wood-clad overhangs and vertical siding with expansive glazing, framing an illuminated interior above a geometric pool terrace. Organic Modern Style
A contemporary residence featuring vertical tropical hardwood siding and soffits, framed by lush palms and tropical plantings in an organic modern design. Organic Modern Style
Horizontal tropical hardwood siding wraps the corner of a contemporary facade, its warm tones highlighted by afternoon shadows. A Glimpse at Some of the Lesser-Known Woods of Selva Maya
A tropical hardwood walkway and siding wrap a modern pavilion, pairing rich decking boards with vertical slat cladding and stacked stone. Community-Owned Forests
A contemporary commercial entrance showcases a tropical hardwood open-joint rainscreen system, with vertical fin louvers providing solar shading above full-height glazing. Open Joint Rainscreen Siding: A Fusion of Performance and Design
Open joint rainscreen siding in tropical hardwood frames the entry to the Edward S. Wolak Library Learning Commons, contrasting weathered and freshly milled boards. Open Joint Rainscreen Siding: A Fusion of Performance and Design
A vintage-style outdoor shower stands against vertical tropical hardwood siding, showcasing the rich grain and warm tones suited to exterior living spaces. Tropical Hardwoods are Cut above the Rest in Outdoor Living
A contemporary multi-family building finished with tropical hardwood siding and soffits, showcasing the rich color and durability of exterior wood cladding. Tropical Hardwoods are Cut above the Rest in Outdoor Living
A hillside lodge showcases tropical hardwood structural posts, balcony railings, and vertical siding across its two-story facade. Tropical Hardwoods are Cut above the Rest in Outdoor Living
A modern residence sheathed in tropical hardwood siding frames a sculpture courtyard, demonstrating the material's suitability for exterior cladding. Tropical Hardwoods are Cut above the Rest in Outdoor Living