Sansin SDF Creates Warm Atmosphere for Cottage Gatherings
April 2023 —– This custom family cottage in Alberta was designed by Sansin partner MiRA Timber Frame for an infill lot near the beach. The exposed heavy timber open-tread stairs, coated in a rich color that contrasts beautifully against the white MDF slat walls, is one of the prominent architectural features of the home. The…
Luxury Log & Timber Lodge Gets “Peak” Protection from Sansin
March 2023 —– Situated at the base of Big Sky Ski Resort in Montana, Montage Big Sky is framed by the Spanish Peaks mountain range. The project is a modern interpretation of a classic North American lodge and is constructed with massive Douglas fir timbers and logs, some of which are as much as three…
Striking Sansin Coatings Protect & Showcase Siberian Larch Cladding
February 2023 —– This modern, sustainable home was constructed to Passive House Standards using Siberian Larch channel weatherboard cladding from Sansin partner Silva Timber. The tongue and groove style cladding is coated in Sansin SDF Onyx to offer superior protection. The bold black color is a striking contrast to the natural surroundings and the light-toned…
Sansin SDF Protects Lakefront Estate in British Columbia
January 2023 —– This magnificent home sits on the banks of a pristine lake in British Columbia. Featuring Douglas fir logs, spruce glulam timbers and cedar tongue and groove woodworking, this home is a showcase in wood. The wood was supplied by Sansin customer European Timberframe, which has been using Sansin coatings exclusively since 2015.…
Halfmoon Bay Cabin Showcases Light & Dark with Sansin
October 2022 —– Tucked along British Columbia’s idyllic Sunshine Coast, the angular Halfmoon Bay Cabin is designed and owned by architect Patrick Warren of Frits de Vries Architects + Associates and built by Vernon Construction. The dramatic dark exterior – Western Red Cedar coated in Sansin SDF Onyx – contrasts nicely with the natural wooded…
Guinness Record-Winning Paddle Protected With Sansin
September 2022 —– The world’s largest canoe paddle, which is constructed with 100-feet of Eastern white cedar and nicknamed the Big Dipper, recently won a Guinness World Record for its massive size. The sixton paddle represents the most prevalent means of transportation in the early days of the Georgian Bay village of Killarney, Ontario, and…
Ski Lodge Gets a Lift from Sansin Finishes
June 2022 —– Osler Bluff Clubhouse in Collingwood Ontario is a family-oriented ski club where members and guests gather in a spirit of shared enjoyment of winter and the outdoors. The Western Red Cedar cladding and soffits, as well as the real wood timbers, were proudly protected using the Sansin SDF and ENS finishing system.…
Sansin WoodForce Protects Mediterranean Gem
May 2022 —– The Accoya wood on this beautiful home near the coast of Spain, is coated with Sansin’s WoodForce treatment in a modern Sky Grey color. The coastal climate requires a finish that is durable to hold up to heat and humidity. Additionally, the owner wanted a color for the Accoya that would complement…
Mass Timber and Sansin Greet Thousands in Transit
April 2022 —– The Smart VMC Bus Terminal in Vaughan, Ontario, features a sustainable, innovative design that uses wood to offer a warm welcome to passengers. Phase one of the largest redevelopment project in North America, the terminal connects the subway station below with the suburban bus transport, serving thousands of passengers a day. Dubbed…
Award-Winning LEED Platinum Library in U.S. Capital Protected with Sansin
March 2022 —– The Southwest Library in Washington, DC, recently won the coveted 2021 Wood Design & Building Sansin Award. The light-filled library was designed by Perkins&Will to emphasize the building’s connection to the community and the natural setting of the park it overlooks. The open, airy design is an invitation for the community to…
