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Overhead Finishes · Division 09 54 23 · Issaquah project guide

Thermo Clear Radiatafor Ceilings & Soffits.

Thermo Clear Radiata 1x6 Nickel Gap boards create continuous ceiling and soffit lines. Selected clear material limits visual interruption for a quiet, refined overhead surface.

Vertical timber cladding and projecting fins beside a covered walkway
REAL PROJECT · COLLECTION INSPIRATIONThermo Clear RadiataConfirm the exact profile for Ceilings & Soffits.
500Janka Hardness
27.0Dry Density
Verify ProductDurability Rating
20 YearMaximo Warranty
RECOMMENDED SPANS

Support Spacing

Confirm support spacing for the selected profile and interior or exterior assembly.

FASTENING PROTOCOL

Hardware & Nails

Use the stainless fastener type and placement identified by the current Maximo instructions.

SUBSTRUCTURE & CAVITY

Sub-framing Details

Flat backing plane

VENTILATION & DRYING

Air Cavity Specs

Continuous perimeter soffit vents

From the Maximo project library

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01 / Maximo project inspiration

A continuous line to the horizon

A real project from the Clear Radiata album. The photograph does not establish a finish or weathering timeline.

02 / Maximo project inspiration

The grain, up close

Board detail from the Clear Radiata album; not a drawing or sample of a specific catalog profile.

03 / Maximo project inspiration

Dark tone. Visible texture.

Light reveals the texture even within a dark material palette.

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A continuous line to the horizon

A real project from the Clear Radiata album. The photograph does not establish a finish or weathering timeline.

Real projects, not exact-profile samples. Confirm the species, application and finish for your project.

Material & assembly planning

Key advantages &
installation rules.

Uniform Color & Grain

Consistent light chocolate tone with straight, subtle wood grain.

Clean Joint Lines

Cataloged edges create a defined pattern when installed over a level, correctly spaced support plane.

Assembly Guidelines for Ceilings & Soffits:

  1. Blind nail through the tongue into ceiling furring strips.
STABILITYReduced movement after thermal modification

Reduced tangential movement supports more consistent joints through seasonal changes.

DURABILITYProduct-specific rating

Thermal modification reduces moisture uptake and changes nutrients used by decay fungi; confirm the rating for the selected profile.

PROCESSHeat and steam

Real wood modified without added wood-preservative chemicals.

LOCALBuilders FirstSource

Consultation and order coordination through BFS Issaquah.

Cataloged Profiles

1 Profiles available for
Thermo Clear Radiata ceilings & soffits.

Where to buy in Issaquah

Builders FirstSource Issaquah

Catalog available by consultation. Contact the Issaquah team to confirm availability, sample kits, and lead time for your selected Maximo profile.

5210 E Lake Sammamish Pkwy SE
Issaquah, WA 98029
(425) 391-8000
Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM
Dealer information verified August 31, 2026. No in-stock claim is made on this site.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Thermo Clear Radiata · Ceilings & Soffits

Can Thermo Clear Radiata ceilings be stained lighter or darker?+

A compatible stain or clear finish may change the tone, but the result depends on surface preparation and the coating system. Approve a sample on the actual profile before production.

Product and installation references

Maximo 2026 Product Catalog ↗Installation & Maintenance Guide ↗Installation Guide ↗
Thermo Clear Radiata Ceilings & Soffits | Clear Architectural Wood