Lower equilibrium moisture response, improved dimensional stability, enhanced biological resistance and defined architectural profiles.
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Heat-and-steam modified real wood · Siding · Issaquah, WA
Thermally Modified Wood
Siding planning.
Explore vertical lines, contrasting tones and the details that give an exterior its character.
APPLICATION INSPIRATIONSidingPROFILE · FINISH · ASSEMBLY
Siding & cladding · In focus
Architecture with a warmer edge.
Explore vertical lines, contrasting tones and the details that give an exterior its character.
A warmer welcome
Vertical boards and soft lighting give the courtyard its character.
Wood, glass and a clean silhouette
A restrained material palette lets the wood define the facade.
A bold upper volume
Continuous cladding unifies the upper volume.
A frame for the view
A quiet facade puts the opening and surrounding landscape in focus.
Shape, expressed in wood
Board direction reinforces the geometry of the building.
Rhythm along the facade
Repeating profiles give the facade depth and a measured rhythm.
Dark tone. Visible texture.
Light reveals the texture even within a dark material palette.
A softer palette
A light finish gives the boards a quieter presence.
Let the material speak
A simple form makes the board pattern the focal point.
Resolve the corner
See how the wall, glazing and roofline meet.
Draw the horizontal
Fine shadow lines emphasize the direction of the boards.
Texture at the entrance
A refined surface brings depth to the approach.
Photography from the Maximo shared project library. Confirm the species, profile and finish for your own project.
Bring us your inspiration ↗Material & application
From inspiration
to specification.
Thermally modified wood is real wood whose moisture response and biological durability have been changed by controlled heat and steam. Product, species and profile still matter.
Specify the exterior enclosure as a drained and ventilated system: profile, exposure, rainscreen, flashing, fasteners, corners, openings and finish all work together.
Name the manufacturer, species, exact profile, cataloged application, fasteners, finish, storage and installation requirements.
Wood siding needs a water-management path behind it. Coordinate the weather-resistive barrier, furring, ventilation openings, flashings and end conditions before ordering profiles.
Thermal modification can reduce some mechanical properties. Use only documented applications and do not assume an automatic structural substitution.
The prefinish advantage
Coat the board
before access disappears.
Maximo guidance recommends coating siding boards on all sides before assembly. Prefinish availability, coating, color and warranty must be confirmed for the selected profile. Coating boards before installation can provide controlled coverage on faces, backs, edges and ends. It also reduces lap marks and unfinished shrink lines when the system and applicator support all-side finishing.
Plan a prefinished packageControlled coverage
Confirm whether faces, backs, edges and ends are included, plus coating manufacturer, color, sheen and target coverage.
Cleaner schedule
Move eligible coating work away from installed assemblies, ladders, lifts and interference with other trades.
Consistent appearance
Controlled application and cure conditions can reduce lap marks, streaks and unfinished shrink lines.
Field discipline remains
Reseal cuts, holes and damaged coating; protect finished boards in storage and follow the approved touch-up process.
From the Maximo project library
The details that bring a space together.
Shape, expressed in wood
Board direction reinforces the geometry of the building.
Let the material speak
A simple form makes the board pattern the focal point.
Draw the horizontal
Fine shadow lines emphasize the direction of the boards.
Real projects, not exact-profile samples. Confirm the species, application and finish for your project.
A quote-ready scope
Four questions
before material selection.
Use the Maximo installation guide and project-specific enclosure details. No finish compensates for missing drainage, flashing or ventilation.
- 01Rainscreen depth and ventilation?
- 02Horizontal or vertical orientation?
- 03Openings, corners and flashing details?
- 04Finish color, sheen and weathering intent?
Built for the full project team
One material brief.
Different decisions.
ArchitectsProfile and application alignmentOpen project guidance →BuildersAvailability and lead-time confirmationOpen project guidance →ContractorsMachining and fastening requirementsOpen project guidance →DesignersSpecies character and color rangeOpen project guidance →HomeownersAppearance now and after weatheringOpen project guidance →
Relevant Maximo starting points
Compare a defined profile.
Not a generic wood label.
These models come from the closest cataloged application. Confirm the exact use, finish and availability before ordering.
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Builders FirstSource Issaquah
Catalog available by consultation. Contact the Issaquah team to confirm availability, sample kits, and lead time for your selected Maximo profile.
Issaquah, WA 98029
(425) 391-8000
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on your project.
Tell us what you are building. Our team will review your wood selection and contact you to coordinate a Maximo consultation with Builders FirstSource Issaquah.
Material planning FAQs
Specify first.
Price second.
Is Thermally Modified Wood automatically the best choice for wood siding and cladding?+
No. Thermally Modified Wood has useful strengths, but the decision still depends on exposure, grade or product, profile, assembly, finish, maintenance and budget. This guide makes those inputs visible before a quote is requested.
Can Maximo Thermo be used for this siding project?+
Only when the exact profile is documented for the intended application. The profiles shown here are selected from the closest cataloged application, but the project team and BFS Issaquah should confirm the final profile and assembly.
Why discuss prefinishing before installation?+
Coating boards before installation can provide controlled coverage on faces, backs, edges and ends. It also reduces lap marks and unfinished shrink lines when the system and applicator support all-side finishing. Prefinishing does not eliminate field-cut sealing, touch-up, installation care or future maintenance.
Where can I ask about availability in Issaquah?+
Submit the project brief through this site or contact Builders FirstSource Issaquah. This site does not claim live inventory, pricing or guaranteed lead time.
Technical sources & limitations
Product suitability, prefinish availability, coating compatibility, live inventory, pricing and lead time must be confirmed for the selected profile and project.