Metal Siding

14 years ago

Is the siding on the Concrete Floored Abode the metal they use in ground excavation for holding back soil/dirt? It is interesting and blends well with the setting.

Concrete Floored Abode - a cabin on Lake Wenatchee · More Info

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Gelotte Architecture

14 years ago

Thank you for your question.
The siding used on the Cabin was a Corten steel product provided by Rustic Metal Roofing:
http://www.rustedmetalroofing.com/western_rib.htm
Corten steel is meant to rust over time. The rustic patina will then provide a resistive barrier to the elements. More on Corten (A606 Type 4 steel) can be found here:
http://rusticmetalroofing.com/faq.htm
and here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weathering_steel

It takes a rare homeowner to try something that isn’t commonly done. Our clients were skeptical at first about our proposal to side their cabin with Corten steel but have since remarked how much they love it’s appearance.

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rrichards3894
Original Author
14 years ago
Thanks for the great, quick response! One other question, how do you get the gray, aged look of new timber (looks like barnwood) that somtimes is used with the corten? Thanks again for your expertise.
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Gelotte Architecture
14 years ago
Of course! We are happy to help out.
We generally achieve the look you are describing by using an exterior grade stain such as Cabot or Sikkens. Every species of wood will appear differently with any given stain color. Likewise, the number of stain coats will also change the final appearance. We recommend testing various stain colors on sample strips of the desired species of wood siding, trim or beams in advance. It is the only way to be sure you will achieve your desired finish.
jbledoux
12 years ago
Can you share the interior floor plan of this cabin?
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Gelotte Architecture
12 years ago
Thank you for your interested, jbledoux. Each of our projects is a unique solution custom designed for an individual/family for a specific lot. We want to make sure that we fully understanding your needs and your specific building site so that we can design a set of custom plans for your specific situation. Do you have a site in mind that you will be working with? We would love to talk to you more about that. Please email me at nicholef@gelottehommas.com and I would be happy to answer any questions you might have. Thank you.
Sandra Canosa
10 years ago
What is the square footage of this home, and cost per square foot when it was built? Beautiful architecture and workmanship. I love the non-traditional materials. Stunning.