Project of the Month

Settled on North Pender Island, British Columbia, Clam Bay demonstrates a harmony between architecture, and nature. Designed by Blue Sky Architecture, this project conforms naturally to the lines of the forested hills and the ocean front. The roof is constructed of Douglas Fir glulam rafters are set precisely to create an organic curving roofline. The featured entry way is built using red cedar on the walls and trim. The beautifully accented Douglas fir pivot door, trim, and facia on the inside and outside of the home are protected with two coats of SDF – Natural Cedar.

PHOTO GALLERY

---

PRODUCTS USED IN THIS PROJECT

---

Revelstoke Mountain Retreat is nestled at the foot of Mount Mackenzie in Revelstoke, British Columbia. This private retreat demonstrates craftmanship while radiating warmth in its alpine setting. The quality timber supplied by Canadian Timberframes compliment the mountains and towering evergreen forest. The interior and exterior timbers’ character is enhanced and protected with two coats of Sansin SDF in a custom color. Sansin SDF is a penetrating finish for exterior and interior wood surfaces. SDF provides tough, effective protection with specially formulated oils and resins that penetrate the wood. SDF provides water resistance, and UV protection as a water-borne, low-VOC technology.

PHOTO GALLERY

---

PRODUCTS USED IN THIS PROJECT

---

Sansin is pleased to announce WoodForce Mist Gray WF-02 as its 2026 Color of the Year. WoodForce Mist Gray is a gentle, natural weathering color that offers a calming presence. WoodForce Mist Gray blends vintage aesthetics with timeless appeal, easing the transition to a protected weathered wood appearance.

“Vintage and weathered wood aesthetics are trending as homeowners, builders and architects seek the natural beauty of wood. WoodForce Mist Gray is a durable 2 coat finish for wood cladding that protects from water and UV degradation,” said Sjoerd Bos, Sansin’s Managing Director. “

WoodForce Mist Gray can be formulated for use in Sansin’s Precision Coat line, designed for use in a factory finish setting to achieve standardized production quality. Precision Coat WoodForce achieves Euro Class D, s1, d0, fire rating certification according to EN 13501-1 on vertically orientated, 18mm thick, rough sawn spruce with a shiplap profile. WoodForce is an ideal wood coating protection system for fire retardant treated surfaces in some applications.

Learn more about Sansin’s WoodForce products by visiting our website: www.sansin.com/product/woodforce

PHOTO GALLERY

---

PRODUCTS USED IN THIS PROJECT

---

Sansin partner Iron Lotus Painting Ltd. recently completed a full exterior restoration of the Canadian Mountain Holidays Monashee Lodge. The lodge was previously coated in a solvent-based finish. To adhere to the previous coating and add durability and beauty, they selected Sansins’ ENS finish system. ENS enhanced the woods character in the colors Espresso on the siding, and Golden Wheat on the timbers. ENS was selected to stand up to the mountain climate “We strictly use Sansin for all our exterior wood applications,” says Iron Lotus Painting Owner, Melody Jean. “Our environment is harsh and known to be like a rain forest. As we move away from solvent-based products, we turn to Sansin’s water-borne formulas that add value to each project. Our clients love it”, says Jean.

PHOTO GALLERY

---

PRODUCTS USED IN THIS PROJECT

---

Nestled in San Diego, the Tetra I by Polythaus stands as a striking proof of concept: a 540 sq. foot accessory dwelling unit (ADU) originating from an innovative approach to housing design and construction efficiency. Co-founded by Daniel Lopez-Perez and Celine Vargas, Polyhaus was launched with a simple but ambitious mission to accelerate housing supply growth using a patented rapid-construction system that scales beautifully and sustainably. From the earliest stages, Tetra I Polyhaus was protected with Sansin Precision Coat KP-12, a durable penetrating coating designed to protect exposed mass timber during the construction phase. Inside, the cross laminated timber, supplied by Vaagen Timbers is finished with PC Glacier Gloss, a crystal-clear finish, followed by a final sheen of PC Glacier Low Luster. Sansin was applied to balance the natural beauty of the wood with a durable surface, offering long lasting protection.

PHOTO GALLERY

---

PRODUCTS USED IN THIS PROJECT

---

Horseshoe Bay’s Boat House serves a practical purpose while inspiring the community, offering a warm welcome to visitors. FraserWood fabricated the glulam and heavy timber which had to be barged into the site given its challenging location in Horseshoe Bay, BC. Precision Coat KP-12 protects the wooden beams, railings, and decking during construction. The architectural coating system used included Precision Coat KP-30 in a penetrating, custom color and Precision Coat KP-32 topcoat to provide extra durability.

PHOTO GALLERY

---

PRODUCTS USED IN THIS PROJECT

---

In the Dutch development of De Plukhoeve, M3 Architects designed the homes to enhance the existing village ambiance through distinguished shapes and proportions. Each residence features a distinct main house, extension, and annex that are unified by a prominent sloping roof. To preserve the natural beauty of the Finnish spruce cladding, sourced through Sansin partner Leegwater, Sansin Precision Coat KP-30 was applied in RAL1011, RAL1019, RAL7021, RAL7022 and RAL8025 color. This choice underscores the project’s commitment to natural beauty and durability.

PHOTO GALLERY

---

PRODUCTS USED IN THIS PROJECT

---

A shining example of a horse barn serves a distinct purpose while looking beautiful in Thurmont, Maryland. This barn is wrapped with porches on each side to create outdoor stalls. To help the exterior wood to stand up to the elements, the cypress wood and white pine are protected and beautified with two coats of Sansin SDF in Roasted Almond. The trim is accented with SDF cocoa for a striking contrast. “I trust Sansins products to give this barn longevity,” says Steven Fisher, owner of Conowingo Builders. “We wanted to apply a coating that is known for its durable performance, making Sansin my top choice. SDF offered beautiful transparency as well.” Since 1986, Sansin has focused on researching and developing the most beautiful, most durable, and sustainable wood coatings.

PHOTO GALLERY

---

PRODUCTS USED IN THIS PROJECT

---

Whiteshell Provincial Park in Manitoba is a haven for boating enthusiasts who embrace lake life in picturesque cottage country. A beautiful boat deserves a beautiful port, and that’s just what Whiteshell Painting Co. accomplished with the help of Sansin. The pine ceiling and timbers are protected with Sansin’s SDF and ENS system in custom colors. The combination of finishes brings out the beauty of the wood and ensures proper protection for this challenging marine environment. “We take the time to do our projects the right way and apply Sansin’s long-lasting, beautiful finishes that will protect this structure for years to come,” says Biya Joba, owner of Whiteshell Painting Co.

PHOTO GALLERY

---

PRODUCTS USED IN THIS PROJECT

---

Set on a rocky hill overlooking Hanalei Bay on Kaua‘i’s north shore, the luxurious 1 Hotel harmoniously connects guests with stunning natural surroundings. More than 30,000 square feet of indoor space was brought outdoors for this renovation, designed by Lake Flato Architects. Sansin partner Fraserwood provided the glulam and heavy timber for this beautiful hotel. Western Red Cedar and Alaskan Yellow Cedar are used throughout the project, offering a balanced indoor-outdoor natural environment. Two coats of Sansin SDF were used to protect and enhance the natural beauty of this oceanfront masterpiece.

PHOTO GALLERY

---

PRODUCTS USED IN THIS PROJECT

---