This custom lakefront residence in Sunapee, New Hampshire features a striking wraparound porch and carport—each designed to blend seamlessly into its wooded surroundings while standing up to the region’s seasonal elements. The design team sought a natural material that delivered both durability and timeless beauty, ultimately selecting ICON® thermally modified Douglas Fir for its warm tone, workability, and long lengths.
Lake Sunapee - Sunapee, NH
Bennett Builders
Frank Anzalone Associates
Belletetes
James Reed Photography
ICON®
Clear Vertical Grain (CVG) Douglas Fir
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ICON Douglas Fir was chosen due to its superior stability, chemical-free modification process, and clean aesthetic that aligned with the home’s traditional yet modern design sensibility. The material’s smooth grain and long lengths made it ideal for ceiling applications where visual continuity and quality were essential.
ICON offered an immediate solution to the challenge of sourcing high-quality ceiling material that matched the look of cedar but outperformed it in both longevity and ease of install. Designed for precision and durability, ICON’s thermally modified Douglas Fir handles beautifully—resisting surface dents and holding crisp edges even during overhead installation, where softer woods often fall short.
See for yourself how you can turn an architectural statement into a timeless ICON®.
