Mount Si High School with Equitone fiber cement panels

MOUNT SI HIGH SCHOOL'S FIBER CEMENT PANELS

Nestled between two mountain ranges in Snoqualmie, Washington, Mount Si High School, designed by NAC Architecture, rises above the floodplain—both literally and conceptually. The elevated campus not only safeguards the facility from the Snoqualmie River’s floodway but also opens panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. In addition, the school’s fiber cement architectural panels and ventilated rainscreen system protect the building envelope from heavy rain, wind, and other harsh weather.

EQUITONE fiber cement panels on Mt. Si High School, Mt. Si, WA

Location:

Snoqualmie, WA

Architect:

NAC

Façade:

EQUITONE USA by Etex

Material:

[natura] N250

EQUITONE Fiber Cement Panels Deliver Superior Results for Schools

Façades clad in EQUITONE [natura PRO] panels bring texture, precision, and material depth to the school’s modern design. The natural finish of high-density fiber cement panels complements the rugged Northwest setting, while the enhanced surface durability of [natura PRO] ensures long-term protection against moisture, UV exposure, and daily wear.

Mount Si High School with High Density Panels
Mount Si HS Sports with EQUITONE Fiber Cement Panels

Architectural Panels Designed for Demanding Climates

Chosen for its refined matte appearance and superior performance, [natura PRO] architectural panels deliver lasting beauty and reliability in one of the region’s most demanding climates—proof that aesthetic ambition and resilience can coexist seamlessly.

The Rainscreen System Protects the School's Envelope

Routinely wet, soggy Northwest weather is no match for the high school’s rear-ventilated rain screen system. On wet days, airflow through the open-joint rainscreen system dries the moisture, keeping the school’s envelope dry. On hot sunny days, the system vents hot air from the cavity between the panels and the next layer of the wall, preventing the heat from building up.

Our team of architectural panel experts partners with architects and builders nationwide to deliver durable, low-maintenance façade solutions that combine long-term performance with refined, lasting aesthetics for educational environments.

Mount Si High School with EQUITONE Natura Pro

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