Safety First SaferWood siding panels combine the insect resistance and dimensional stability of inland red cedar with a Class-A fire-resistant treatment which removes air and moisture from the wood and replaces it with a fire-retardant chemical. Seven styles are available. Potlatch Corp. 208.799.1850. www.potlatchcorp.com.
Rustic Rocks Featuring tones of blue and gray with greenish tints, the Whispering Pines line of natural stone veneers is available in both full veneer—measuring 3 to 5 inches thick—and thin veneer—measuring ¾ to 1¼ inches thick. Whispering Pines comes in Ledgestone, Fieldstone, and Pioneer Blend. Buechel Stone. 800.236.4473. www.buechelstone.com.
Courtesy Robinson Brick Stone Light Ranging in thickness from ¾ to 1¼ inches and weighing less than 15 pounds per square foot, Robinson Rock Thinrock natural stone veneer allows nearly any exterior wall to be built without the need for load-bearing foundations. Four new colors are available, including coalcreek (shown). Robinson Brick. 800.477.9002. www.robinsonbrick.com.
Indigenous Beauty Courtesy Buckley Lumber Decay- and insect-resistant bald cypress siding is dimensionally stable, resistant to splitting and warping, and preserved with the wood’s own oils. All grades and dimensions are available in bevel, board-and-batten, channel, and beaded bevel styles and can be left natural or come pre-stained. Buckley Lumber. 877.274.5685. www.cypresssiding.com.