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04 Mar

RECLAIMED BEAMS

By reSAWN TIMBER co. In Product Updates /  

RECLAIMED BEAMS from reSAWN TIMBER co.

rough sawn and hand-hewn reclaimed oak and pine beams serve not only as unique feature pieces, but also come with a rich and varied history. this aged wood is ideal for the creation of rustic mantles, shelving, structural posts, and trusses.

reSAWN provides beautiful, reclaimed barn beams in the raw – including original hand-hewn pieces. hand-hewing is the process of transforming a tree trunk into a squared up beam. traditionally the broad-axe was used for scoring and for hewing larger pieces of lumber.

Reclaimed beams go thru the typical reclaimation process of denailed and power washing. no finish is needed for this wood since it has been naturally oxidized over the years to produce a tough, weather resistant “skin”. common character marks include circle sawn kerf, mineral staining, color changes, weathering, checking, nail holes, knots, notched out pockets and heavy patina. thicknesses tend to vary slightly.

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06 Feb

spotlight project :: UPPER MAKEFIELD FARM

By reSAWN TIMBER co. In Product Installs, Product Updates /  

In historic UPPER MAKEFIELD township sits a sprawling farm, sprinkled with welcoming cottages, a renovated barn and a cozy main house. the nearly century-old buildings have been completely gutted, yet speak to the rich history of the area. Upper Makefield Township is memorialized as the turning point of the American Revolution at Washington Crossing Historic Park, aptly named for the Christmas evening George Washington led American forces across the Delaware River in 1776.  Callaghan Interior Design, a PA-based firm with over 30 years of design experience, is leading this restoration project and specified several of reSAWN’s designs for flooring, wall cladding, and custom millwork:

FLOORING:
WORMWOOD reclaimed chestnut flooring is featured throughout the classic country-inspired cottage, enticing guests to linger amidst its earthy tones. (IMAGES 1-4)

HERITAGE reclaimed oak serves as a countertop in another cottage, and wide plank flooring in the main office. The office powder room is cozied up by the inclusion of reclaimed oak beams framing the mirror.

NEW AMSTERDAM new white oak was selected for flooring throughout two of the cottages as well as stair treads.

UMBER new white oak provides a beautifully textured floor.

WALL CLADDING:
OLD SCHOOL 9″ wide skip planed reclaimed oak barn siding showcases its unique rustic beauty along the wall and windowsills in one of the bedrooms, as well as in the custom-built bed frame.

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19 Dec

RECLAIMED CHESTNUT

By reSAWN TIMBER co. In Product Updates /  

Rustic, strong, and deeply rooted in our history, American chestnut is an exquisite wood. Once dominating our eastern forests, and providing a seemingly endless supply of straight-grained, decay-resistant wood, these trees fell to an Asian-based fungal blight at the turn of the 20th century that all but wiped out the species. The blight left behind a mass of fallen timbers used for countless homes and buildings throughout the remainder of the century. Since 1983, the American Chestnut Foundation has been working to restore these trees. The foundation uses the backcross breeding method in an effort utilize the blight-resistant characteristics of the Chinese chestnut, while still maintaining the integrity of the American species. While the foundation works to restore balance to our forest ecosystem, reSAWN is working to preserve and reclaim chestnut from historic structures, recapturing the beauty of these antique woods.  WORMWOOD , so named for the generous amount of worm holes found throughout the wood, includes defining character marks such as mineral staining, nail holes, and knots, and ranges in color from light tans to deep browns. See the beauty of WORMWOOD reclaimed chestnut on display in the Ambler Boiler House project, and this PA-based Barn Renovation.
Image: reSAWN’s WORMWOOD from the enCORE collection

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19 Nov

BARN RENOVATION

By reSAWN TIMBER co. In Product Installs /  

This early nineteenth century barn was renovated with minimum change in structure or footprint. Originally a stone bank barn with stables and paddock facing south on the lower level and a large hayloft on the upper level, it has been transformed into a residence that celebrates the simple form, openness, and stone and wood finishes of the original structure.
All interior structural framing walls were left in place, while beams were selectively removed and reinforced to incorporate a new second floor that accommodates two bedrooms including a master bedroom, two bathrooms, study, dressing area, and closets … READ MORE.

Materials: WORMWOOD Reclaimed Chestnut and HERITAGE Reclaimed Oak 

 

PHOTO CREDIT: © Jeffrey Totaro Photography, 2013

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13 May

RECLAIMED BARN SIDING

By reSAWN TIMBER co. In Product Updates /  

Antique reclaimed barn siding can be a great addition to your next project. here are four different looks from reSAWN TIMBER co.’s enCORE collection of reclaimed woods and more details on the techniques behind these aesthetics.

WEATHERWORN: Weatherworn is reclaimed barn siding in the raw. The boards go through the typical reclamation process of power washing and denailing with the original patina of the board face left untouched. No finish is required as the boards have been naturally oxidized over the years to produce a tough, weather resistant “skin”. Colors can vary from gray, light brown to dark brown.

OLD SCHOOL & OLD YELLER begin as WEATHERWORN and go thru an additional step called “skip planing”. Skip planing is a process whereby the boards are put thru a planer set to only remove the high points, “skipping” over the low points to create contrast. Typical character marks include mineral staining, color changes, weathering, checking, nail holes, knots, and heavy patina. Available in SOLID ONLY. Call to discuss custom lengths and widths. Due to the nature of this material, thicknesses tend to vary slightly. Unfinished.

TRADEMARK is mixed species reclaimed barn siding that has been skip planed and finished with a hardwax oil. Skip planing is a process whereby the boards are put thru a planer set to only remove the high points, “skipping” over the low points to create contrast. Expected a wide variety of color and generous amounts of character. This material has a textured surface. Typical character marks include mineral staining, color changes, weathering, checking, nail holes, and knots.

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05 Apr

ABOUT RECLAIMED WOOD

By reSAWN TIMBER co. In Inspiring Designs /  

antique reclaimed wood lets us connect with nature and human history in an unprecedented way. long before Columbus founded the new world, the seedlings of the great North American forests were taking root. left undisturbed for centuries, these seedlings were able to slowly grow into massive trees, basking in the ample pollution-free air and water of pre-industrial America. this slow growth and natural habitat is key to the unique beauty and strength of antique reclaimed wood. slow growth produces trees with much tighter growth rings and consequently finer grain. it also produces significantly more heartwood, which is stronger and more durable than younger sapwood.

IMAGE: Antique Reclaimed Oak at Tria Wine Bar in Philadelphia, PA GO TO Project: Tria Wine Bar

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20 Feb

adaptive reuse :: AMBLER BOILER HOUSE

By reSAWN TIMBER co. In Product Installs /  

In 1881, the Keasbey & Mattison Company decided to move their pharmaceutical manufacturing business from Philadelphia to Ambler which was already a thriving farming and industrial community. Entrepreneur Henry G. Keasbey and Dr. Richard V. Mattison began constructing factory buildings and warehouse facilities such as the Ambler Boiler House, creating jobs that brought many new people to the Ambler area.

As a perfect example of Adaptive Reuse, the Ambler Boiler House, after sitting empty since the mid 1970’s, is gaining new life as a state-of-the-art office building aiming for LEED Platinum certification, which will accommodate 10 to 12 tenants. The building features a number of sustainable principles, including a geothermal heat pump system, recycled rainwater irrigation system, and interior finishes made from recycled content.

Heckendorn Shiles Architects, the lead design firm for the building, specified reSAWN TIMBER co.’s Engineered Antique Reclaimed Chestnut from the enCORE collection for wall cladding and stairs surrounding the stairway entrance in the main lobby and on the 2nd and 3rd floor stairway entrances. The reclaimed chestnut is finished with reSAWN TIMBER co.’s Hardwax Oil providing a beautiful matte finish that compliments and enhances the natural look of the wood. The reclaimed Chestnut and zero-VOC Hardwax Oil finish will help contribute towards the goal of LEED Platinum certification for this project.

IMAGE: WORMWOOD – Antique Reclaimed Chestnut at the Ambler Boiler House

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