I'm having a cabin built in the southern tier of NYS this August by the Amish from hemlock(board & batten).The wood will be installed green for the most part.The winters are pretty harsh with a lot of moisture and cold tempetures. The area is in a "snow belt". I want to maintain a darker finish on the wood- almost orange in color and want to keep the common splash marks off the lower boards. The cabin will be off the ground(footer & block crawlspace)surrounded by some stone.
Should the wood be treated before the winter? I'm getting conflicting views.
If so,with what material?
If the boards are going to shrink,why do they install the windows and doors right away?

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