Exterior, House Building Type, Wood Siding Material, and Metal Roof Material The metal cladding, inspired by a nearby zinc mine, continues seamlessly onto the house’s roof for a minimalist shed effect. “The drip edge turns to make the wall,” explains architect Brandon Pace, “but changes above the window to accommodate a downspout. Any place where the metal contacts glass, or where you walk underneath, we have an internal gutter.” Photo 3 of 12 in Material Spotlight: 11 Hardworking Uses of Western Red Cedar from The Modern Home with Southern Charm

Material Spotlight: 11 Hardworking Uses of Western Red Cedar

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The metal and cedar cladding, inspired by a nearby zinc mine, continues seamlessly onto the house’s roof for a minimalist shed effect. "The drip edge turns to make the wall," explains architect Brandon Pace, "but changes above the window to accommodate a downspout. Any place where the metal contacts glass, or where you walk underneath, we have an internal gutter."