Backyard structure

The siding is red cedar, pre-primed in semi-transparent at the factory in Cabot Beechwood Gray. Then a single coat of Semi-transparent Cabot Pepperwood was applied.

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western red cedar, untreated, weathered naturally (on the West Coast)

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How is this color achieved?

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eastern white shingles; notice difference between walkway and wall

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Solid stain on shingles

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notice differences in weathering

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guessing this is natural weathering

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They are No. 1 blue label western cedar shingles – 100% heartwood, 100% clear, and 100% edge grain. 18” long x 5/2.25” thick with 5” exposure at roof and walls. Wall shingles were installed over Cedar Breather. The shingles are unfinished, but have a preservative treatment that was applied by the manufacturer before they were shipped to the site.

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glass fronted sauna (WC)

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natural weathering, I think

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I like the idea of a row of high-up windows to let in natural light given our surroundings.

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I like the height and width of the desk space (and the amount of light)

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I like the peaked roof overhang here.

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I like the visible timberframe to give some porch overhang.

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I like the shelter the overhanging eaves give, not sure about the French doors.

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I like the outdoor hooks and square window low and upper windows high.

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I like the entrance llight overhead and the pitch of the roof.

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I like the mismatched wood pieces and vertical orientation of panels.

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I like the horizontal siding, not sure about the French doors.

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I like the proportions of this entrance, the light overhead.

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