Our Woodworking Blog

The Historic Value Of Antique Heart Cypress

Reclaimed heart cypress, known as "the wood eternal," is highly sought after for its stability, originating from ancient virgin cypress swamps in the Gulf South.

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The Many Faces of Dirty Top Pine

Dirty top pine refers to wood with a rich color developed over 200 years, showcasing its original surface and unique patina that adds character.

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The Story of Our Heart Pine Beams

Our hand-selected real wood beams go through an incredible journey to ensure quality before they reach your home.

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The Woodwork Wonders of the Biltmore Estate

The Biltmore Estate showcases masterful woodwork with intricate oak and walnut designs in its halls, paneled rooms, and floors, blending European artistry with American materials.

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Through the Lens at a Multi-Million Dollar Commercial Project

A glimpse into a New Orleans commercial project where Albany Woodworks provided antique heart pine beams and ceilings. Photographer Chad Chenier shares his experience.

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Top 5 Myths about Wood Flooring

Too expensive, hard to maintain, shows dirt easily… these are just some myths about wood flooring. Here are the top 5 myths and the truth behind them.

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Tour a 15,000 Square Foot Lumber Facility

Two hundred years ago, towering trees were cut for industrial buildings. Now, these 150-year-old structures are being demolished, revealing antique materials for reuse.

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Traditional Acadian Craftsmanship on Display at the Vermilionville Historical Village Lafayette, Louisiana

In 1800s Louisiana, Acadian men mastered woodworking, using Tidewater Cypress and Longleaf Pine. See 1810 examples at Vermilionville.

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Traditional Wood Houses Making a Comeback in Florida

Florida homes today often mean concrete and stucco, but traditional homes were once wood-framed, built with durable pine and cypress.

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