Custom finished timbers can change the look of Douglas fir, canceling out the "pink" tones that give the wood its classic warmth. In this case, a multi-step finish is applied taking the timbers from a gold, to dark brown char, to a grey/white with highlighted dark grain swirls. More of an art than a process -- the timber frame teams hand apply each layer of finish ensuring it's just what the client ordered and consistent timber to timber.