RusticSeriesby Woodtone
Mason’s Mill & Lumber now carries RusticSeries™ by Woodtone — the warmth of stained wood, without the upkeep. Backed by a 30-year coating warranty on durable James Hardie® fiber cement.
What Is RusticSeries™?
RusticSeries™ is a factory-applied, two-tone wood-grain finish made by Woodtone that’s coated onto fiber cement or engineered-wood lap siding to replicate the look of hand-stained natural wood. Woodtone doesn’t manufacture the underlying board itself — it’s a finishing specialist that applies its proprietary coating to substrates from James Hardie®, Allura®, and LP SmartSide®, with James Hardie® fiber cement being the substrate Mason’s Mill offers.
That two-step process — a durable fiber cement core plus a factory-baked two-tone topcoat — is what separates RusticSeries™ from a standard solid-color siding paint job. The coating is applied and cured under controlled factory conditions, so color and grain pattern are consistent board to board, and every plank carries a 30-year coating warranty on top of James Hardie’s separate substrate warranty.
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Thermory Knotty Pine — Cutek Extreme Clear Finish
Thermory Knotty Pine is Scandinavian pine transformed through a chemical-free thermal modification process that uses only heat and steam. Sustained temperatures above 190°C fundamentally alter the wood's cell structure, driving off moisture and breaking down the organic compounds that fungi and insects feed on. The result is a dimensionally stable, rot-resistant board with a warm, deepened caramel tone and the character-rich knots that give knotty pine its signature appeal (Thermory).
To preserve that warm color and extend the wood's outdoor service life, each board is finished with Cutek Extreme Clear, a penetrating oil that soaks deep into the wood fibers rather than forming a surface film. Because Cutek works from the inside out, it stabilizes the board against moisture movement — the leading cause of cupping, splitting, and checking — without peeling or flaking like traditional coatings. The clear formulation contains no pigment, so the wood will naturally silver over time while remaining fully protected. Maintenance is straightforward: no sanding or stripping required, just a clean and re-oil when the surface begins to dry out (Cutek).
Ideal for exterior siding, soffits, ceilings, porch cladding, and covered outdoor living spaces where you want the authentic look of natural wood with modern durability.
Specifications
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| Species | Scandinavian Pine (thermally modified) |
| Product Line | Thermory Knotty Pine |
| Modification | Thermo-D (chemical-free, heat + steam) |
| Grade | Knotty / character grade |
| Finish | Cutek Extreme Clear (penetrating oil) |
| Finish Type | Oil-based, non-film-forming |
| Color | Warm caramel brown (weathers to silver-gray if left untreated over time) |
| Rot Resistance | Class 1 (highest durability class per EN 350) |
| Dimensional Stability | Significantly improved vs. untreated pine |
| Warranty | 25-year limited warranty against rot and decay (Thermory) |
| Applications | Exterior siding, soffits, porch ceilings, covered decks, cladding, outdoor living spaces |
| Maintenance | Clean and re-oil with Cutek Extreme as needed — no sanding or stripping required |
| Sustainability | FSC-certified options available; chemical-free modification process |
| Origin | Sourced and modified in Estonia / Northern Europe |
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Why Choose RusticSeries™ for Your Next Project?
Real wood siding looks great on day one, but it needs re-staining every few years, and it’s vulnerable to moisture, insects, and UV fading. RusticSeries™ solves that with a factory-cured finish on a fire-resistant fiber cement core.
30-year coating warranty — plus James Hardie’s® own fiber cement substrate warranty
Two-tone factory finish — consistent color and grain from board to board, no field painting or staining required
Fire-resistant core — fiber cement doesn’t burn, warp, or attract wood-boring insects the way natural wood can
Low maintenance — no recoating cycle; RusticSeries™ is designed to hold its finish for decades
Coordinating trim & caulking — every RusticSeries™ color ships with a matched solid-color trim recommendation for a finished, intentional look
RusticSeries™ Colors Offered at Mason's Mill & Lumber
Mason’s Mill & Lumber offers 8 RusticSeries™ colors total, a mix of warm browns, greiges, and contemporary greys chosen to cover the range architects and builders ask for most. Each color is factory-applied to James Hardie® fiber cement lap siding and backed by the same 30-year coating warranty. Full specs, descriptions, and sample ordering for each color are in the catalog below.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Not exactly — RusticSeries™ is a two-tone coating system made by Woodtone, a finishing specialist, and factory-applied onto James Hardie® fiber cement lap siding (Woodtone also offers it on Allura® fiber cement and LP SmartSide®). Mason's Mill stocks the James Hardie® fiber cement version.
ColorPlus® and TimberHue™ are James Hardie's in-house factory finishes. RusticSeries™ is a separate two-tone finish system from Woodtone, applied to the same James Hardie® fiber cement boards, offering a broader color range (18 total colors) with a distinct two-tone wood-grain look.
RusticSeries™ carries a 30-year coating warranty, in addition to the separate warranty on the James Hardie® fiber cement substrate itself.
Widths from 5.25" to 12", with exposures from 4" to 10.75", in standard 12-foot lengths.
Yes — order a $10 sample in any of the 8 colors we stock; the sample fee is credited toward your full order.
Very little. Because the two-tone finish is factory-applied and cured, RusticSeries™ doesn't require the recoating or re-staining that natural wood siding needs every few years — periodic washing is typically all that's needed.
The factory-applied finish is designed to resist fading better than field-applied paint or stain and is backed by a 30-year coating warranty, though like any exterior finish it can weather gradually over decades of sun exposure.
Yes — RusticSeries™ installs the same way as standard James Hardie® lap siding, making it suitable for new builds and for re-siding existing homes.
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