Project Overview: This modern ADU build was designed by Wittman Estes Architecture + Landscape and pre-fab tech builder NODE. Our Gendai siding with an Amber oil finish clads the exterior. Featured in Dwell, Designmilk and other online architectural publications, this tiny project packs a punch with affordable design and a focus on sustainability. This modern ADU build was designed by Wittman Estes Architecture + Landscape and pre-fab tech builder NODE. Our shou sugi ban Gendai siding with a clear alkyd finish clads the exterior. Featured in Dwell, Designmilk and other online architectural publications, this tiny project packs a punch with affordable design and a focus on sustainability. “A Seattle homeowner hired Wittman Estes to design an affordable, eco-friendly unit to live in her backyard as a way to generate rental income. The modern structure is outfitted with a solar roof that provides all of the energy needed to power the unit and the main house. To make it happen, the firm partnered with NODE, known for their design-focused, carbon negative, non-toxic homes, resulting in Seattle’s first DADU (Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit) with the International Living Future Institute’s (IFLI) zero energy certification.” Product: Gendai 1×6 select grade shiplap Prefinish: Amber Application: Residential – Exterior SF: 350SF Designer: Wittman Estes, NODE Builder: NODE, Don Bunnell Date: November 2018 Location: Seattle, WA Photos courtesy of: Andrew Pogue

Transforming a Vancouver Home with Our Concrete Look Coarse Grey Finish A Seamless, Architectural Concrete Aesthetic—Without the Weight of Real Concrete When a Vancouver homeowner set out to create a sophisticated, modern apartment featuring barn-yard doors and industrial influences, they turned to 5 Star Finishes and our Concrete Look Coarse Grey plaster. The goal: bring the striking, architectural presence of poured concrete into the bedroom and entryway—without the limitations, cracks, or cold feel of real concrete. A Custom Concrete Look with Precision Joint Patterns For this project, the homeowner envisioned a custom joint pattern mimicking the clean geometry of architectural concrete panels. Our team taped out a precise layout using laser levels and pinstriping tape, ensuring absolute accuracy in every line. To create authentic tie holes, stickers were strategically placed between the first and second plaster layers. This technique produces subtle recesses that replicate the look of poured-in-place concrete—adding dimension and unmistakable realism. The Power of the Concrete Look Coarse Grey Plaster Our Concrete Look Course Grey plaster is engineered to produce an incredibly convincing concrete texture. Using our specialized Concrete Look Texturing Tool, we’re able to create depth, movement, and natural imperfections that look and feel like true concrete—yet the finish remains: Seamless Lightweight Durable Suitable for interiors and exteriors The result is a high-end, custom look that elevates any residential or commercial space. Customizable to Your Design Vision Every concrete-inspired finish can be tailored to your preferred style: Joint widths can be wider or thinner Tie holes can be subtle or deeply defined Lines and patterns are completely customizable Overall texture can be refined or more rugged depending on the desired mood This flexibility makes the Concrete Look Coarse Grey product ideal for modern, industrial, Scandinavian, and minimalist spaces. Project Snapshot Location: Vancouver, BC Spaces: Entryway + Bedroom Feature Walls Finish: Concrete Look Coarse Grey with custom joint pattern & tie holes Completion: 2020 Budget Range: $5,000–$10,000 Bring the Concrete Look to Your Home If you love the bold, architectural character of concrete but want a customizable, seamless, and durable alternative, our Concrete Look Coarse Grey finish offers the ideal solution. Explore the product here: https://shop.5starfinishes.ca/products/concrete-look-plaster For consultations, custom applications, or trade inquiries, contact 5 Star Finishes today—your experts in luxury surface finishes across Vancouver and beyond.

Project Overview: This modern new build was designed by Stephenson Design Collective and features exterior application of our Suyaki siding with traditional oil prefinish. Builder was Norris Homes of Kirkland, WA. Product: Suyaki 1×6 select grade shiplap Prefinish: Black Application: Residential – Exterior SF: 750SF Designer: Stephenson Design Collective Builder: Norris Homes Date: January 2018 Location: Seattle, WA

The heart of the kitchen: a dual-fuel Mugnaini pizza oven seamlessly integrated into custom cabinetry. Sourced specially from California, it represents the homeowner’s passion for authentic cooking, designed to burn both wood and gas for flexibility and precision. As a rare residential installation in North Carolina, this oven is more than a feature, it’s a statement of craftsmanship and personal tradition, with every detail, including custom louvers and storage for oven cleaning.

Project Overview: The owner of this project is a financial analyst turned realtor turned landlord, and the goal was to increase rental income on one of his properties as effectively as possible. The design was developed to minimize construction costs, minimize City of Portland building compliance costs and restrictions, and to avoid a county tax assessment increase based on site improvements. The owner started with a large backyard at one of his properties, had a custom tiny home built as “personal property”, then added two ancillary sheds each under a 200SF compliance threshold to increase the habitable floor plan. Compliant navigation of laws and code ended up with an out-of-the-box design that only needed mechanical permitting and inspections by the city, but no building permits that would trigger a county value re-assessment. The owner’s final construction costs were $50k less than a standard ADU, rental income almost doubled for the property, and there was no resultant tax increase. Product: Gendai 1×6 select grade shiplap Prefinish: Unoiled Application: Residential – Exterior SF: 900SF Designer: Builder: Date: March 2019 Location: Portland, OR

Four bedrooms, five bathrooms and a whole lot of Suyaki make this absolutely stunning Seattle Lakehouse stand out from the rest. Originally built in 1950, this house was lovingly remodeled by the homeowners along with SHED architecture. Luxurious yet lived-in, this house is full of wabi sabi touches. Product: Suyaki 1×6 select grade shiplap, Suyaki 1×8 select grade S3S Prefinish: Tung Oil Black Application: Residential – Exterior SF: 5,400 SF Architect: SHED Builder: Whelbilt Homes Photographer: Rafael Soldi Year Built: 2021

Project Overview: This project in the Texas Hill Country was designed by Majestic Peaks Custom Homes LLC, and built by Next Gen Restorations of Austin, TX. It is clad with our Pika-Pika select grade shiplap prefinished with alkyd/oil hybrid together with custom-fabricated copper accent wall panels. Photos courtesy of Lindal Cedar Homes. Product: Pika-Pika 1×6 select grade shiplap Prefinish: Black Application: Residential – Exterior SF: 2650SF Designer: Majestic Peaks Custom Homes LLC Builder: Jeff Derebery at Next Gen Restorations Date: June 2017 Location: Johnson City, TX

Fond memories and classic charm guide the design for a modern family home in Old Palo Alto Even in future-oriented Silicon Valley, there are enclaves like Old Palo Alto, where time has stood still a little longer. The clients, a family of four, were drawn to the casual charm of the community, particularly the rambling landscape of a rare half-acre lot near Gamble Garden where they could build a warm and welcoming home suited to their relaxed style of living and entertaining. The two-tone gray shingle style abode features a broad front porch for taking in the afternoon breezes and greeting children as they return from school. Beneath a center gable, the sunny yellow Dutch door ushers in all who enter with a very warm welcome. Inside, bespoke details are the result of genuine collaboration between the clients and FGA. Soft ivory plaster walls, chestnut floors, and cedar-inlay ceilings frame rooms filled with custom milled built-ins like library shelves, writing desks, and window seats. Handsome wainscoting, whimsical railings, and colorful tiles are among the unique elements that wrap rooms in comfort and elicit a sense of nostalgia for the homeowners. Storybook stone fireplaces recall time spent in Carmel while hand-hewn half-round beams are inspired by vacations in New Mexico. The living room picture window is a heartfelt reminder of childhood memories made at grandmother’s house. All first-floor rooms offer immediate access to outdoor living areas including the large stone patio, lounge, and pool. This seamless extension to the vintage farm-like grounds and lush gardens signifies the authentic spirit of California’s al fresco lifestyle.

Project Overview: The project was designed by Studio Lark and built by Patrick Moore Construction using our Shou Sugi Ban – Gendai. The entire house was renewed and a room addition built, with proper consideration of site and materials. Photos courtesy of Matt Marcinkowski. Product: Gendai 1×6 Shiplap Finish: Amber Application: Residential – Exterior SF: 700SF Designer: Studio Lark Builder: Patrick Moore Construction Date: December 2016 Location: Kirkwood, MO

Project Overview: This exterior cladding project was a single-family new construction using our Gendai with 6″ shiplap led by Jonathan Cahoon of Bace Build in Rochester, New York. Photos courtesy of Method Architecture Studio. Product: Gendai 1×6 select grade shiplap Prefinish: Black Application: Residential – Exterior SF: 3400SF Designer: Peter Heintzelman at Method Architecture Studio and Bace Build Builder: Bace Build Date: September 2017 Location: South Bristol, NY

Project Overview: Nicknamed “The Old/New House” this was a custom build by David Hennessy of Hennessy Company, design by Chip Maguire of Modern.Organic.Dwelling.Environments. Product: Pika-Pika 1×6 select grade shiplap Prefinish: Black Application: Residential – Exterior SF: 2900SF Designer: M.O.D.E. Builder: Hennessy Company Date: November 2019 Location: Ketchum, ID

The "Home Glow" Collection by Artcraft Lighting is a testament to the true craftsmanship of artisans. The frame is comprised of authentic wood (pine) and the metal work is high quality electroplated. Fixtures in this collection are is made in North America with pride. Available in a dark wood finish and with bronze metal work and bronze "Brunito" finished).

What a great combination. More and more we are seeing different types of building materials used together in design. The Belmont Country Club utilized brick, stone, wood, and metal in a way that is both modern and sophisticated. To balance the color palate, white brick was used instead of the traditional red. This is picked up by the subtle white striping present in the natural stone columns, foundation, entrance, and siding facade details. Staying with this theme, a blue/gray color was used for the trim to complement the primary tones in the stone. Metal accents and deep wooden doors and ceiling panels complete the design. The natural stone veneer chosen for the Belmont Country Club was Greenwich Gray Ledgestone Thin Veneer. This material is 100% real stone that has been cut thin for ease of installation. This light, yet durable stone adds texture and depth to any commercial or residential construction project. The use of authentic stone in any space provides a solid foundation to build a beautiful and well rounded design. Mason: Model Masonry & Tile Wellesley Hills, MA 617.202.5554 Architect: CBT Architects Boston, MA www.cbtarchitects.com Dealer: MJ Pirolli Watertown, MA 02472 (617) 924-0022 Eric Barry Photography

Project Overview: Nicknamed “The Old/New House” this was a custom build by David Hennessy of Hennessy Company, design by Chip Maguire of Modern.Organic.Dwelling.Environments. Product: Pika-Pika 1×6 select grade shiplap Prefinish: Black Application: Residential – Exterior SF: 2900SF Designer: M.O.D.E. Builder: Hennessy Company Date: November 2019 Location: Ketchum, ID

What a great combination. More and more we are seeing different types of building materials used together in design. The Belmont Country Club utilized brick, stone, wood, and metal in a way that is both modern and sophisticated. To balance the color palate, white brick was used instead of the traditional red. This is picked up by the subtle white striping present in the natural stone columns, foundation, entrance, and siding facade details. Staying with this theme, a blue/gray color was used for the trim to complement the primary tones in the stone. Metal accents and deep wooden doors and ceiling panels complete the design. The natural stone veneer chosen for the Belmont Country Club was Greenwich Gray Ledgestone Thin Veneer. This material is 100% real stone that has been cut thin for ease of installation. This light, yet durable stone adds texture and depth to any commercial or residential construction project. The use of authentic stone in any space provides a solid foundation to build a beautiful and well rounded design. Mason: Model Masonry & Tile Wellesley Hills, MA 617.202.5554 Architect: CBT Architects Boston, MA www.cbtarchitects.com Dealer: MJ Pirolli Watertown, MA 02472 (617) 924-0022 Eric Barry Photography

The Nakamoto siding was selected specifically for the way it plays into that aesthetic. The horizontal shou sugi ban cedar provided the perfect weathered, timeless effect the team wanted. The homeowner was particularly excited about the siding’s slightly blue tint and how it plays off the water, and the pinkish hints throughout the wood grain were a perfect compliment to the color scheme of the home. The home is exposed to a lot of elements and insects on the water, so the durability of the siding was also key in their decision. Product: Pika-Pika 1×6 select grade shiplap Prefinish: Linseed Light Gray Application: Residential – Exterior SF: 2300SF Designer: intergrate Architecture + Planning Builder: Even Construction Date: 2022 Location: Portland, OR

Project Overview: The project was a single-family new construction build by Craig Schoenberg of Schoenberg Construction in St. Cloud, Minnesota using our Suyaki (The Original Yakisugi) exterior charred siding. Designed as a hobby project by Colin Koop of architectural juggernaut SOM. Project Details: Product: Suyaki 1×6 Shiplap Prefinish: Black Application: Residential – Exterior SF: 6280SF Designer: Colin Koop Builder: Schoenberg Construction Date: September 2017

Salvage Brown Wood Plank Porcelain Tile | This 6in. x 40in. Salvage Brown Wood Plank Porcelain Tile has a wood look finish. This tile has inkjet print quality, which produces a high definition image that thoroughly covers the tile and results in a natural, authentic look. PEI measures a tile's durability and ability to withstand foot traffic, on a scale of 1-5. This tile, rated at 4 PEI, can withstand moderate to heavy traffic and is suitable for all residential and medium commercial floor and wall applications. This porcelain tile comes from Italy. Long known as the "home" of tile design, Italian designers lead the industry in creativity and style. Italian factories are also well known for their high quality products. Add a stylish touch to any room with porcelain flooring. It is ideal for its beauty and versatility and can also be used in any room in your house. With proper installation, porcelain tiles can last for years with very little maintenance. Porcelain is an excellent choice to decorate walls, as well.

The Nakamoto siding was selected specifically for the way it plays into that aesthetic. The horizontal shou sugi ban cedar provided the perfect weathered, timeless effect the team wanted. The homeowner was particularly excited about the siding’s slightly blue tint and how it plays off the water, and the pinkish hints throughout the wood grain were a perfect compliment to the color scheme of the home. The home is exposed to a lot of elements and insects on the water, so the durability of the siding was also key in their decision. Product: Pika-Pika 1×6 select grade shiplap Prefinish: Linseed Light Gray Application: Residential – Exterior SF: 2300SF Designer: intergrate Architecture + Planning Builder: Even Construction Date: 2022 Location: Portland, OR