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Metal Siding | T-8 Plankwall®

By: Lauren Risotto
March 3rd, 2022

Imagine waking up and being fully immersed in breathtaking panoramic views of red rocks, evergreen vegetation and blue skies right from your hotel bed. Two Sister Bosses, a Sedona-based luxury hotel development company, is about to make that dream a reality for visitors to Sedona, Arizona with their upcoming project: Ambiente, A Landscape Hotel.

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How to | Homeowner Education | Metal Siding | T-8 Plankwall®

By: Lauren Risotto
March 1st, 2022

Reclaimed wood is any wood that has been previously used and then repurposed.

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T-8 Plankwall®

By: Lauren Risotto
February 16th, 2022

Wood has a classic look that has popular siding styles like board and batten prominently featured in neighborhoods across the US. Unfortunately, wood siding can come with problems that make it not the easiest material to work with, and also requires more maintenance compared to other siding materials.

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T-8 Plankwall®

By: Lauren Risotto
February 24th, 2021

The story of Shou Sugi Ban starts centuries ago as a wood preserving technique. Fast forward to today and ShouShou Ban has been rediscovered and brought into the modern era for different reasons than it was originally intended. While it produces a striking appearance, ShouShou Ban can have some concerns.

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Metal Siding | T-8 Plankwall®

By: Lauren Risotto
February 10th, 2021

You’re searching for a wood look for your project. Upon realizing the potential of termites, dry rot, wood warping, and expense from using real wood, now you’re looking for alternatives. Luckily, there is no shortage of materials that replicate a wooden look to choose from. Two of the most common products are Alumaboard®, T-8 PlankWall®, and Metal Board & Batten.

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Metal | Homeowner Education | T-8 Plankwall®

By: Lauren Risotto
June 3rd, 2020

From fashion to furniture, everything eventually comes back in style. This simple concept is especially true for home decor using wood wall panels. The panels that were once a fixture in nearly every home in the 1960’s and 70’s then became an outdated eyesore. Today, they have made a big comeback in modern design. These panels come in many different types of wood.

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Metal Siding | T-8 Plankwall®

By: Lauren Risotto
March 26th, 2020

You want a walnut wood look for your siding, but you don’t want the problems or maintenance that goes along with wood. Luckily, there’s the alternative of using metal siding that is designed to replicate the appearance of walnut wood.

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Metal Siding | T-8 Plankwall®

By: Lauren Risotto
March 5th, 2020

Are you looking for a natural look for your home? Wood siding has a classic aesthetic that is often used in architecture. However, maintaining real wood can be more of a hassle than it’s worth. If you want the look of wood without the maintenance, turning to a metal finish that looks like wood is an excellent alternative.