Franklin Residences – Luxury Living at the Foot of the Rocky Mountains

Franklin Residences is situated in the heart of downtown Big Sky, offering luxury living in the Rocky Mountains. Designed by Bechtle Architects and constructed by Langlas Construction, these apartments range from two to four bedrooms. The second floor features nine apartments, while the third floor hosts nine penthouses, each with spectacular views of the surrounding Rocky Mountains.

Nordic wood offers exceptional durability and natural appearance

The Rocky Mountain region is characterized by extreme weather conditions, including bitterly cold winters and intense summer heat. Consequently, there is a high demand for durable and long-lasting building materials.

The architects designing the Franklin Residences project were drawn to the durable Arctic Natural tones exterior cladding panels, which combine exceptional durability with the natural beauty of wood. thermally modified was chosen as the raw material for the panels, as it enhances the wood’s resistance to rot and the harmful effects of moisture. The “Roasted Wheat” shade was chosen to highlight the wood’s natural character.

The panels were delivered to the site ready-painted, allowing the construction project to proceed efficiently, even in challenging weather conditions. Their fully finished paint surface protects the wood from damage caused by water and UV rays from the sun, both during and after construction. The ARCTIC NATURAL TONES cladding comes with a 10-year durability guarantee.

Product design enhances cost-efficiency in the construction process

Siparila's product design focuses on accelerating construction projects and enhancing quality. The ready-painted exterior cladding panels feature end joints and a concealed fixing system that significantly streamlines the installation process. These end joints allow for a seamless installation, eliminating the need to cut and paint each board's ends or align the extensions with the studs. This speeds up the process and conserves a considerable amount of wood material.

Many builders in the US are still becoming familiar with end joints and concealed fixing systems. However, Justin Abbott from CP Supply notes that the feedback on these systems has been overwhelmingly positive. He highlights that Siparila's exterior cladding panels are regarded as one of the easiest options for installation.

Building with natural wood respects the environment

Natural wood brings an element of dignity to a property. Abbott highlights that Siparila's ready-painted exterior cladding panels, made from thermally modified wood, are a great addition to the high-quality material selection for the Franklin Residences. The low maintenance needs of the façade, along with the sustainable production practices, also contributed to the choice of Siparila's exterior cladding products.

The Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) provided by Siparila for its products helped builders and architects reliably determine the environmental impact of the materials used in a building. An EPD is a standardized report that measures a product’s life-cycle carbon footprint, from the sourcing of raw materials all the way through to the product’s disposal. As a renewable and recyclable material, wood is an ideal choice for construction that supports sustainable development.

Projects like Franklin Residences represent a strong endorsement from an experienced building community. Big Sky is an appealing destination for developers worldwide due to the unique challenges of constructing in a mountainous region. Building materials must be durable enough to withstand extreme weather conditions, and features must enhance the quality and efficiency of the construction process.