Lap Siding Patterns

My name is Michael Ethridge and I work for Phillips Partnership PC. We are the shell architect of record for a developer of Whole Foods Market neighborhood shopping centers. Our client and the design team wanted the “wood look” in a modern design but was concerned about cost and maintenance issues associated real wood veneer. We were looking at faux wood products, but I wanted to use real wood.

It’s difficult to win that argument with a cost-conscious client without expertise so we brought in Buffalo Lumber to consult. Chris and his team walked us through every step of the process, including specifications, detailing, and pricing.

By the end of the process our team was ready to do the entire shopping center in real cedar siding rainscreen system.

From concept to completion, they were an invaluable resource. They intervened when our site visit reports and punch lists showed improper installation and then used their expertise to get the installer back on track.

Buffalo Lumber has guided us through completion on three shopping centers clad with cedar siding veneer and we are currently working with them on a 4th shopping center.

If it had not been for the Buffalo Lumber team, Tech Center in Newport News Virginia, Peachtree Crossing, and North Decatur Square shopping centers would not have real cedar siding on them.

Michael Ethridge, Project Manager

PHILLIPS PARTNERSHIP 

5901 PEACHTREE DUNWOODY ROAD, SUITE A-450, ATLANTA, GA 30328

I think we should start sharing the good responses more often. So here ya go. The delivery went fine. We actually picked it up ourselves on Friday at the ABF terminal. We just had them fork the whole package on our trailer. No hand unloading at my office. We are doing a project 50 yards away from their terminal.  We delivered it to our customer's home a couple of hours ago. We uncrated it and stacked it in their garage. No  Damage to any of the siding!! The finish looks very nice. Our customer was happy with the finish. Thanks for controlling the chaos!!!! LOL  I will send you some pictures after we get the siding on.
Charlie 

The delivery went amazing.  Once we got a driver he kept in contact with ETA.  He did an excellent job, wood was covered by you guys and by him.  Couldn't have asked for a better driver and rig. You guys also did a great job with the wood!  We are very happy with the colors and quality.  Thank you for all your hard work and communicating with me and getting the job finished!  I would not hesitate to use your company again in the future, or refer others to you. 

In 2016, I ordered quite a lot of Dutch lap cedar to finish off the exterior upper level of a custom barn-house as well as inside the aisle-way and a washrack room for horses. I worked with a fantastic team from Buffalo Lumber to help me match the color of some old Alaskan cedar rough cut boards that are on the first story of the bard (board and batton style).

After finally finishing the upper half (living space) with the Dutch lap cedar from Buffalo in 2017, we came up short (my fault!) in having enough for the aisleway in the barn. Thus, we will be ordering more in the next couple of months. The attention to detail in helping me select the right combination, to the shipping and packaging, makes me believe again that people do take pride in their work. 

From the initial inquiry (1.5 yrs ago) to now, installing the Dutch Lap Cedar Siding now, Buffalo Lumber exemplifies customer success in every way. I was skeptical of ordering an important part of our dream house via a company in TN as we are based in central CA. The sales professional was open about the process and the milling location and the 2800 sq ft was delivered perfectly. Will be providing pictures to them to use as appreciation as well as to help other customers visualize end results. I plan to order internal wood products now to complete our vision. 

Thank you to the Buffalo lumber team. 

Highly recommend this company and their services and products are stellar!

Excellent on helping us decide on materials needed,stain,handling Western Red Cedar, what nails to use - I could go on and on. It took me about 6 months to decide on what siding we were going to use and Buffalo Lumber helped us to receive a top quality product, Thank you so much.