Wood Cladding

Natural Curb Appeal

Artifex Wood is our exclusive line of pre-finished wood siding and ceiling materials, designed for both exterior and interior applications. We start with carefully selected raw materials, texturing the wood to open its pores for better absorption of finishes and to create a distinctive aesthetic.

 

As an authorized factory finisher for Sansin, we use advanced finishing techniques to deliver stunning, durable results tailored to your desired look and feel. Our in-house color matching ensures precision and allows for custom finishes to suit any design vision. Whether you’re looking for a modern statement or timeless appeal, Artifex Wood combines craftsmanship and versatility to elevate your projects.

Color Palette

49TH PARALLEL

STK Cedar

CATALDO

STK Cedar

HAYDEN

STK Cedar

McCALL

STK Cedar

MINERS

STK Cedar

PINKERTON

VG Cedar

SHERMAN

STK Cedar

SCOTCHMAN

STK Doug Fir

CAMAS

VG Thermal Hemlock

BITTERROOT

STK Fir

BANNOCK

STK Doug Fir

PANHANDLE

VG Thermal Hemlock

SNOWCAP

STK Doug Fir

MICA

Dolly Varden VG Cedar

RIDGECREST

Accoya

SELKIRK

STK Doug Fir

BLACKTAIL

STK Cedar

Standard Cedar Profiles

Stock Patterns with In-house Finish

1×4 TnG .125 Gap

Nominal Size: 1 x 4
Species: Select Tight Knot Cedar
Profile: Standard Ship Lap with 1 ⁄ 8” Gap
Texture: Resawn or Smooth

1×4 TnG .125 Gap

Nominal Size: 1 x 4
Species: Select Tight Knot Cedar
Profile: Standard T&G with 1 ⁄ 8” Gap
Texture: Resawn or Smooth

1×6 Lap .125 Gap

Nominal Size: 1 x 6
Species: Select Tight Knot Cedar
Profile: Standard Ship Lap with 1 ⁄ 8” Gap
Texture: Resawn or Smooth

1×6 TnG .125 Gap

Nominal Size: 1 x 6
Species: Select Tight Knot Cedar
Profile: Standard Ship Lap with 1 ⁄ 8” Gap
Texture: Resawn or Smooth

1×8 Lap .125 Gap

Nominal Size: 1 x 8
Species: Select Tight Knot Cedar
Profile: Standard Ship Lap with 1 ⁄ 8” Gap
Texture: Resawn or Smooth

1×8 TnG .125 Gap

Nominal Size: 1 x 8
Species: Select Tight Knot Cedar
Profile: Standard T&G with 1 ⁄ 8” Gap
Texture: Resawn or Smooth

1st Choice Millworks Profile

In House Pattern with In House Finish

LSI – 100

Custom Size: Lap .125 Gap
Species: Recommend soft woods
Profile: Ship Lap with 1 ⁄ 8” Gap
Texture: Wire Brush or Smooth

LSI – 101

Custom Size: Lap .0625 Gap
Species: Recommend soft woods
Profile: Ship Lap with 1 ⁄ 16” Gap
Texture: Wire Brush or Smooth

LSI – 102

Custom Size: Lap .5 Gap
Species: Recommend soft woods
Profile: Ship Lap with 1 ⁄ 2” Gap
Texture: Wire Brush or Smooth

TGI – 101

Custom Size: TnG .0625 Gap
Species: Recommend soft woods
Profile: Tongue and Groove with 1 ⁄ 16” Gap
Texture: Wire Brush or Smooth

TGI – 102

Custom Size Lap .125 Gap
Species: Recommend soft woods
Profile: Tongue and Groove with 1 ⁄ 8” Gap
Texture: Wire Brush or Smooth

Wood Fiber Options

Stock Patterns with In-house Finish

Western Red Cedar

Good Option

Western Red Cedar is a highly versatile and durable softwood known for its rich color, fine texture, and aromatic qualities. It is native to the Pacific Northwest of North America and is prized for its natural beauty and exceptional performance characteristics. Its color ranges from light tan to deep reddish brown with subtle variations.

Naturally resistant to decay, rot, and insect damage due to its high tannin content. Ideal for outdoor use for siding and decking.

Minimal shrinking, swelling, or warping

Available in a Select Tight Knot (#2 and better) grade or Clear grades (A and Better) in both mixed grain or vertical grain.

Douglas Fir

Value Option

Doug Fir is a strong and versatile softwood that is well-suited for exterior siding applications. Known for its attractive appearance and excellent structural properties, it has been a popular choice for generations in both residential and commercial construction. Its color ranges from light tan to reddish-brown with subtle grain patterns that add warmth and character.

Its natural beauty and workability lend itself well to a variety of finishes

Expect more movement than cedar for example, especially on wider boards like 1x8 or 1x10

Available in a Select Tight Knot (#2 and better) grade or Clear grades (A and Better) in both mixed grain or vertical grain.

Eucalyptus (Red Grandis)

Value Option

Red Grandis is a durable and sustainable hardwood that is becoming increasingly popular for exterior siding due to its excellent performance, workability, and appealing aesthetics. Grown primarily on FSC-certified plantations, it is a renewable and eco-friendly option. It tends to have a relatively mild grain structure and the color is pale white to a reddish brown color.

Expect this material to move more than cedar for example, especially on wider boards like 1x8 and 1x10

Consistent color with minimal character making it an excellent choice for a budget friendly knot free product.

Environmentally friendly plantation grown in Uruguay, available in FSC Certification should the project warrant a chain of custody.

Accoya | Radiata Pine

Best Option

Accoya sets the benchmark for premium exterior siding material. Their proprietary acetylation process delivers unparalleled stability and longevity, making it an ideal choice for low-maintenance siding that can gracefully age to a natural silver-gray hue (if left un-finished). For those seeking a customized aesthetic, Accoya readily accepts a wide range of finishes, offering versatility in design. In its natural state, the wood displays tones ranging from pale white to soft yellow, providing a neutral and adaptable foundation for any project. The product is of premium grade rendering it knot free with a broad cathedral like grain pattern.

Virtually maintenance free if uncoated and left to patina naturally.

Available in pre-grey option for a consistent look out of the gate.

Extremely stable in even the most harsh conditions.

Thermally Modified Hemlock

Good Option

Thermally Modified Hemlock is a refined and sustainable wood product designed for exceptional performance in exterior siding applications. Through a heat-treatment, chemical free process, the natural properties of hemlock are enhanced, resulting in increased durability, stability, and resistance to decay. The fiber has better protection from the elements and increased stability. Its grade is D and Better, meaning it’s mostly clear with some mineral streaks permitted. The grain orientation is vertical, its color is a nice smokey brown that will patina to silver if left unfinished.

Environmentally friendly treatment using heat and vacuum with no added chemicals.

Naturally resistant to rot and decay and insects.

Available in customizable profiles in both 1x6 or 1x8 sizes.

Accoya is a high-performance, sustainable wood product made from Radiate Pine through a cutting-edge acetylation process. This modification enhances the wood’s natural properties by increasing moisture-resistant acetyl groups, resulting in significantly improved dimensional stability and biological durability. Unlike traditional timber, Accoya is highly resistant to swelling, shrinking, rot, and insect attack, making it ideal for a variety of outdoor and indoor applications. Its exceptional performance rivals that of man-made, resource-intensive materials while boasting unmatched sustainability credentials, including a non-toxic production process and sourcing from responsibly managed forests.

 

By choosing Accoya, architects, builders, and homeowners gain access to a durable, low-maintenance, and eco-friendly material that supports sustainable construction and minimizes carbon impact, offering a smarter, greener alternative for modern building projects.

Performance

Low Maintenance, Stability, Durability

Accoya wood delivers unmatched performance for exterior applications, making it the ideal choice for rainscreen siding. With durability that rivals the finest tropical hardwoods, Accoya offers exceptional stability and weather resistance, ensuring minimal maintenance and long-lasting performance. Its superior dimensional stability means reduced risk of warping or distortion, even with wide boards, providing architects and designers with greater flexibility and precision.

 

As a highly sustainable material, Accoya boasts industry-leading environmental credentials while offering resistance to rot, insects, and harsh weather conditions. Whether left to weather naturally or coated for a specific aesthetic, Accoya’s stability ensures coatings last longer with less upkeep. This combination of durability, sustainability, and design versatility makes Accoya the ultimate solution for high-performance, low-maintenance exterior woodwork.

Finish

Aesthetic Flexibility

That delivers your aesthetic vision

Accoya wood offers exceptional versatility and performance when it comes to finishes, making it the ultimate choice for achieving a variety of aesthetic goals. Whether left untreated to weather naturally or coated to align with a specific design vision, Accoya provides a stable and reliable substrate. Its superior dimensional stability ensures coatings adhere better, last longer, and resist peeling, flaking, or cracking, even under extreme conditions.

 

Independent exposure trials have demonstrated that Accoya outperforms other wood species by maintaining a smooth, flat surface with minimal checking, fissuring, or grain raising. Coated or uncoated, Accoya delivers unmatched durability and finish performance, giving architects and designers complete freedom to achieve long-lasting beauty without compromising on quality.

Sustainability

Environmentally Responsible, Non-Toxic,

FSC Certified

Accoya wood is a leader in sustainability, offering an environmentally responsible solution without compromising performance or aesthetics. Sourced from fast-growing, responsibly managed forests, Accoya is certified by FSC® and other leading sustainability standards. Its unique acetylation process enhances durability and stability without the use of harmful chemicals, ensuring it is non-toxic and safe for people, pets, and the environment.

 

With a lifespan far exceeding that of traditional timbers, Accoya reduces the need for frequent replacements, minimizing waste and the environmental impact over time. Additionally, Accoya is fully recyclable and carbon neutral throughout its life cycle, making it the ideal choice for eco-conscious architects, builders, and homeowners seeking a sustainable, long-lasting wood solution.

Accoya Color Grey

Color through the core,

Low maintenance

Accoya Color Grey offers the perfect combination of beauty, durability, and low maintenance for exterior siding. This ultra-high-performance wood is colored through to the core, ensuring a consistent, premium grey tone that won’t fade or wear unevenly over time. Unlike traditional wood siding, Accoya Color Grey requires no additional coatings, saving homeowners time and money on maintenance.

 

Its exceptional stability and resistance to the elements mean the siding will withstand years of outdoor exposure while maintaining its fresh, modern appearance. With only seasonal cleaning required, Accoya Color Grey delivers long-lasting performance and timeless style, making it the ideal choice for homeowners and designers seeking both aesthetics and reliability.

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ShakerTown’s Dolly Varden is a premium tongue-and-groove paneling product that combines the natural beauty of clear vertical grain Western Red Cedar or thermally modified Hemlock with the superior stability of marine-grade plywood. It offers exceptional strength and resistance to warping compared to solid wood. Available in 1×4 or 1×6 dimensions with Micro-V or 1/8″ gap profiles, it is ideal for vertical siding, soffits, and interior applications. Dolly Varden’s consistent, elegant appearance, combined with its WUI fire ratings and low-maintenance design, makes it a perfect choice for projects demanding beauty, durability, and performance.

Performance

Stability, Durability, Performance

ShakerTown’s Dolly Varden delivers unmatched performance by combining the natural beauty of clear vertical grain Western Red Cedar or thermally modified Hemlock with the advanced stability of a 7-ply marine-grade plywood backing.

 

This engineered construction minimizes warping, swelling, and splitting, ensuring long-term durability in a variety of applications, including vertical siding and soffits. With superior insulation values up to R 1.65, Dolly Varden outperforms traditional solid wood products, offering both energy efficiency and structural reliability for demanding projects.

Finish

Transparency Options, Custom Colors

Dolly Varden offers a premium surface that is perfect for a variety of finish requirements. At 1st Choice Millworks, we finish in-house, applying a flood-coated base coat followed by a precision spray-coated top coat to ensure optimal coverage and long-lasting protection.

 

We offer a range of colors with varying levels of transparency to meet specific design needs, from clear finishes that showcase the wood’s natural beauty to more opaque options for a modern look. The stability of Dolly Varden’s engineered construction ensures finishes adhere consistently and perform exceptionally over time, reducing maintenance while enhancing visual appeal.

Fire Rating

Direct to Soffit Wildland-Urban Interface Listed

Designed to meet rigorous fire safety standards, ShakerTown’s Dolly Varden is WUI (Wildland Urban Interface) approved, making it ideal for projects in fire-prone areas. It meets WUI 12-7A-1 standards for walls when installed over minimum OSB sheathing and WUI 12-7A-3 for direct-to-soffit applications, eliminating the need for additional materials like gypsum board.

 

These approvals, combined with its durable construction and beautiful appearance, make Dolly Varden a smart, cost-effective choice for areas requiring fire-rated solutions.

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