RECLAIMED OAK BEAMS RESAWN AND READY FOR KILN DRYING. MATERIAL IS FOR TWO BOZZUTO TABLES.
16
Apr
BLACK WALNUT LOG WITH MINERAL STAINS
MINERAL STAINS FROM METAL BEING ID’ED. WOULD LOVE TO SEE WHAT THIS WOULD LIKE SAWN FOR SLABS.
10
Apr
CURLY FRENCH SYCAMORE SLAB
HERE’S TO HOPING WE GET TO BUILD A BOARD ROOM TABLE WITH THIS INTENSE FLITCH SET OF SOLID QUARTERSAWN SYCAMORE.
08
Apr
WALNUT LOGS THAT WEREN’T MEANT TO BE
SAW THIS BLACK WALNUT LOG ON A ROAD EXPANSION JOB SITE, THERE WERE TWO. TRIED TO CALL THEM MY OWN BUT WAS TOLD THEY WERE “SPOKEN FOR” … BROKEN-HEARTED.
03
Apr
WIDE PLANK :: flooring
wide plank flooring is a timeless and elegant flooring feature commonly found within late 19th century homes. due to the advanced age of trees during this time, thicker trunks provided ready access to wide planks. while almost all types of wood can be milled this way, the thinner, younger trees we see today do not lend as well to this type of flooring, making wide plank flooring less common.
reSAWN provides a wide plank option in almost all of our flooring designs. Most of our designs are available up to 8″ wide with some available up to 10″ wide – please contact us to inquire about a specific design. these wider cut boards reveal even more of the wood’s natural beauty as the uninterrupted grains and patterns flow seamlessly through the plank.
Image: 8″ wide HERITAGE reclaimed oak (all white oak) at Greenwich Village Residence
21
Mar
new designs :: RUSTIC MODERN
INTRODUCING THE LATEST ADDITIONS TO THE RUSTIC MODERN collection
here at reSAWN, we are passionate about continually discovering new materials and finishes to keep our product offering fresh and inspiring. the designs in the RUSTIC MODERN collection feature character grade woods prefinished in bold, modern designs suitable for flooring, interior wall cladding and ceiling cladding.
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- Confection
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- Winter Sweet
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- Moonshine
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- Riverbed
CONFECTION: original cut white oak prefinished with hardwax oil. CONFECTION is one of several designs we offer in a white hue – visit the newly improved PRODUCTS page to sort all our designs by color.
WINTER SWEET: rift & quarter character grade white oak prefinished with hardwax oil. WINTER SWEET has a subtley textured surface and a cool grey hue.
MOONSHINE: original cut white oak prefinished with hardwax oil. MOONSHINE features a finish with green and gray tones that compliment the natural hues of the white oak.
RIVERBED: original cut white oak prefinished with a matte urethane. this durable, bold design was recently installed in Philadelphia’s KIMMEL CENTER – check back soon for installation photos.
04
Mar
RECLAIMED BEAMS
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.
>> download TechSpecs-HandhewnBEAMS
>> download TechSpecs-WeatherwornBEAMS
24
Feb
introducing :: BARK SIDE collection
FLOORING and INTERIOR WALL/CEILING CLADDING
BARK SIDE features a compilation of six nature-inspired designs in colors ranging from a crisp, snowy white to a dark, dusky gray. the name of the collection and the textured surface of the material was inspired by the horizontal ridges, known as lenticels, that are seen on the bark of species such as birch and black cherry.
the BARK SIDE designs are sustainably sourced, original cut white oak with a textured surface and are prefinished with our hardwax oil. the original cut incorporates plain sawn, rift sawn and quarter sawn grain patterns and all grades and character marks into the final product. in each design you will find common character marks including knots, checks, streaks and worm holes. our hardwax oil is natural, non-toxic and 100% VOC-free, and produces a durable, matte finish that respects the natural look and feel of the wood.
06
Feb
spotlight project :: UPPER MAKEFIELD FARM
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.
08
Jan
two more reason to SPECIFY WOOD
WOOD IS A RENEWABLE AND SUSTAINABLE RESOURCE
Forests retain the potential to be replenished since the basic components of plant growth are sunlight, air, water and soil ripe for growing. However, the only way to ensure their regrowth for generations to come is by recognizing the impact harvesting has on an immediate eco-system, avoiding overharvesting by leaving enough plants behind for air and water purification, and replanting.
WOOD RETAINS ITS INTEGRITY AND VALUE
Studies have shown that wood structures physically retain long life spans. reSAWN reclaims wood from barns and other structures typically more than 100 years old. this wood can be remilled and repurposed into beautiful reclaimed wood floors, walls, ceilings and furniture. Also, byproducts of reuse that are too small can be applied as mulch for landscaping or as organic compost material.
Source: Wooden Building Products in Comparative LCA
