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Reclaimed Wood 101: How the Salvaging Process Works

From demolition site to a home remodel, find out how the salvage process happens in the reclaimed wood industry.

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Reclaimed Wood History: A Big Kentucky Story

Uncovering 19-inch heart pine planks from a historic Louisville warehouse, to reveal the rich history behind Kentucky’s early beginnings.

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Reclaimed Wood History: A Journey Back To Louisiana

Every piece of reclaimed wood has a story to tell. We recently discovered the intriguing history of reclaimed wood beams pulled from the heart of the blues.

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Reclaimed wood holds value | US Lumber Shortage

For those of us stuck in the remodel or new construction phase, lumber is becoming harder to find. Can antique wood be the answer for bringing your home building project to completion?

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Restoring the History of Louisiana

The Old Baton Rouge State Capitol, built as a castle in the 19th century, became a museum and event venue after restoration in the 1990s, preserving Louisiana's history.

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Revisited: Reclaimed Beauty in a Tennessee Mountain Home

Five years later, the Tennessee Mountain cabin with Albany Woodworks’ heart pine flooring continues to impress! See how the flooring and wood accents have aged beautifully.

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Rustic Revival: Transforming Your Modern Home with Old Log Timbers

Explores how incorporating reclaimed log timbers brings warmth, character, and a touch of history to contemporary living spaces.

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Silvan Collection Heart Pine Flooring Adds Character

Looking to remodel? Our Silvan Collection adds charm, versatility, and unique grain patterns, knots, and surface checking for any renovation or new build.

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Sinker Cypress: Treasures Of A Lost Landscape

Looking for a unique way to add beauty and warmth to a home? Consider reclaimed sinker cypress.

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Surface Treatments

We take care to maintain the integrity of these fine old beams and their natural character.

Our old pine beams can be supplied with a variety of surface treatments from historically rustic to refined and sanded, allowing our beams to be a distinctive addition to any room in the house. We carry a large inventory of sizes and lengths so we may quickly meet your needs.


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