Nestled into the shoreline of Squam Lake, this residence called for a modern-rustic aesthetic with clean lines and regional warmth. The project team initially sought wide Western red cedar boards, but material availability challenges led them to explore alternatives. The team ultimately selected a custom profile, 1×12 Nickel Gap ICON CVG Douglas Fir, offering both the look they wanted and a product they could count on.
Squam Lake - Center Harbor, NH
Sharpe Construction
Misiaszek Turpin Architects
Belletetes
James Reed Photography
ICON®
Clear Vertical Grain (CVG) Douglas Fir
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ICON was chosen for its ability to replicate the warm, natural look of cedar—while offering greater durability and installation efficiency. Its thermally modified process delivers Class 1 durability, critical for an exposed lakeside environment, and the CVG Douglas Fir’s warm color mimicked the look of natural old growth Cedar as well.
The final finish included a natural oil treatment to harmonize trim and siding elements. When paired with authentic cedar shingles on adjacent elevations, ICON stood out for its consistency and clarity.
See for yourself how you can turn an architectural statement into a timeless ICON®.
