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Developing the Hands of a Craftsman, 1980

After purchasing tools, Richard and friends built products from 1,000-year-old Cypress, including Adirondack chairs, porch swings, and furniture.

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Dirty Top Pine has met its match in this Kitchen Design!

Looking to add a rustic, authentic touch to your home? This can seem overwhelming with all the choices for home decor out there. However, one option that will last a lifetime and is always on trend is dirty top pine.

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DIY: Making a Pirogue

The pirogue, first crafted by Native Americans, was later refined by French explorers and settlers in Louisiana’s swamps and marshes.

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DIY: Tennessee Cabin Updated with Antique Heart Pine from Albany Woodworks, 2007

Looking for a dramatic change from dark green carpet, a Tennessee Mountain cabin owner contacted Albany Woodworks for Antique Heart Pine flooring to complete the job.

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Embracing Timeless Beauty: Reclaimed Wood A New Trend for High-End Homes

Reclaimed wood, like antique heart pine and cypress, adds character, charm, and eco-friendly appeal to high-end homes, becoming a beloved design trend.

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Engineered Flooring with Reclaimed Roots

Discover Albany Woodworks' new affordable Engineered Flooring, blending innovation with reclaimed roots for quality and versatility in modern design.

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Engineered Wood Flooring vs Laminate Flooring

Deciding between engineered wood and laminate flooring? Discover which option offers lasting beauty and quality, making it a wise investment for decades.

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Evangeline’s Oak, St. Martinville, Louisiana

Evangeline’s Oak near St. Martinville, Louisiana.  The ancient oak is said to mark the original meeting place of the true-life inspiration for the Acadian star-crossed-lovers in Longfellow’s poem.

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Featured Project: Dallas Home Remodel Emphasizes Family and Tradition

Remodeling creates an opportunity for the homeowner to turn a house into a home and allow for a growing family to have enough space for time together in a gorgeously designed space.

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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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