What to Expect When You Specify Real Wood Cladding

Wood carries a record of its natural origin. At RESAWN, that record begins across New Zealand and North America, where responsibly sourced timber reflects years of growth and transformation. Grain patterns shift, textures emerge, and the individual characteristics of every board create a depth that can’t be manufactured or repeated.

That story doesn’t end when the wood arrives at the jobsite. It continues in how the material moves, weathers, and ages once it becomes part of a building—and understanding that ahead of time is what separates a smooth installation from a surprising one. Specifying real wood starts with understanding the qualities that make it distinct, and how those qualities shape detailing, expectations, and design decisions long before the first board goes up.

As an approved AIA CES Provider, reSAWN TIMBER co. is excited to offer a two-part series about specifying exterior wood cladding. reSAWN examines the sustainable, performance, and aesthetic benefits and innovations that have made exterior wood cladding an ideal material for architectural specifications. After the two-part series is completed, each attendee will receive a total of 2 (two) LU|HSW credits in addition to certificates of completion.

reSAWN TIMBER co. provides new and reclaimed wood products for architectural specifications for flooring, interior wall cladding, ceilings, exterior siding, roofing, and custom millwork.

Our carefully curated offering includes award-winning shou sugi ban charred woods, reclaimed woods, newly harvested American wood species, and European Oak.  We provide only the highest quality materials milled to exacting standards and finished in a way that enhances the natural beauty of the wood. Our extensive offering includes wide plank flooring and FSC® Certified woods.

We specialize in meeting the needs of architects, designers, and contractors, and provide superior service and guidance in developing your specifications.  Our products can assist you in achieving your project goals in aesthetic, performance, and sustainability.