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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17 Dec

project spotlight :: FELDMAN SHEPHERD

By reSAWN TIMBER co. In Product Installs /  

WILLIAMSPORT, Black Walnut finished with Hardwax Oil was selected by Francis Cauffman for the featured wall in the regional headquarters of personal injury and medical malpractice law firm, Feldman Shepherd.

Francis Cauffman , known for providing strategic guidance and creative design for projects around the globe, created a “comforting, yet client-focused public zone” for the firm by utilizing a variety of sustainable elements. The project materials include recycled porcelain tile, glass partitions, energy efficient lighting systems, and reSAWN’s WILLIAMSPORT Black Walnut – sustainably sourced, milled and finished in the USA.

Feldman Shepherd is located along historic Rittenhouse Square in Philadelphia and has been recognized for many professional leadership and community service achievements.

Image: reSAWN’s WILLIMASPORT Black Walnut Wall Cladding at Feldman Shepherd

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27 Nov

WOOD + INTERIOR AIR QUALITY

By reSAWN TIMBER co. In Inspiring Designs /  

Studies have shown that on average, Americans spend about 90% or more of their time indoors (source: the inside story: a guide to Indoor Air Quality. U.S. EPA). The design of these interior spaces has a major affect on human health. Wood in general and specifically reSAWN’s wood and finishes can contribute to improving indoor air quality. Often specified in environments where allergies to dust and particulates are a concern, wood is naturally hypo-allergenic and its smooth surface makes it easy to keep clean and free from particle build up unlike carpeting. Wood can also improve indoor air quality by naturally moderating humidity. Wood absorbs or releases moisture in order to maintain an equilibrium with the surrounding air. reSAWN’s materials are specifically made to contibute towards a healthier indoor environment. Our engineered materials consist of 9-layers of birch bonded together with non-toxic glues and contain no urea formaldehyde. Our hardwax oil finish is made from natural plant based products and is 100% VOC-free. The goals of sustainable design embrace not only environmental concerns but also the physical health and psychological well-being of the building’s occupants. Wood is a warm and comforting material that provides a direct connection with nature – a tenant of biophilic design.

Image: reSAWN’s FSC ® White Oak flooring at Haverford College

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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 Oct

project spotlight :: MADISON AVENUE OFFICE

By reSAWN TIMBER co. In Product Installs /  

Located in a boutique office building in the Plaza District on Madison Avenue in Midtown Manhattan, this private office features MEDITATION Rift & Quarter Sawn White Oak prefinished with Hardwax Oil from reSAWN TIMBER co.’s PRIMA collection collection. MEDITATION is available in solid and engineered construction, unfinished or prefinished and in a variety of widths and lengths. Any of the PRIMA collection designs can also be customized to All Rift Sawn or All Quarter Sawn White Oak as desired. Read more about the different reSAWN-Cuts-of-Wood.

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13 Apr

spotlight project :: GREENWICH VILLAGE RESIDENCE

By reSAWN TIMBER co. In Inspiring Designs, Product Installs /  

antique reclaimed white oak floors lend warmth and character to this Greenwich Village home designed by Callaghan Interior Design. dramatic, character grade 8″ wide planks make for a distinguished, rustic floor full of knots, nail holes and the unique marks found only in reclaimed wood. reSAWN TIMBER co. is your source for reclaimed wood for flooring, wall & ceiling cladding and architectural millwork. view reSAWN’s enCORE collection for prefinished, solid and engineered reclaimed woods. in addition to these standard offerings, reSAWN is able to provide custom widths, lengths, and finishes on a variety of reclaimed wood species.

IMAGE: Antique Reclaimed White Oak 8″ wide solid flooring at residence in Greenwich Village

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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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15 Mar

spotlight project :: HAVERFORD COLLEGE

By reSAWN TIMBER co. In Inspiring Designs /  

rift & quarter sawn white oak floors contribute to the zen-like atmosphere of the newly constructed dormitories at the prestigious Haverford College. Tod Williams Billie Tsien Architects designed the buildings to work in concert with the landscape to form a sense of community that is both contained and enhanced by nature. The ‘FSC-Certified Pure’ ® white oak will also contribute to the LEED Gold certification for this project.

IMAGE: Rift & Quarter Sawn White Oak flooring at Haverford College GO TO Project: Haverford

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