11 Dec

Reclaimed Mushroom Wood – A Powerhouse of Character, Beauty, History, & Sustainability

By Jocelyn Mahan In Mushroom Wood, Reclaimed Hemlock Wood /  

 

“Wood is universally beautiful to man. It is the most humanly intimate of all materials.”

– Frank Lloyd Wright

HISTORY OF MUSHROOM WOOD

Otherwise known as hemlock reclaimed wood, mushroom wood has an inspiring and historical sustainability story attached to its derivation. This name is a bit misleading since the wood is not actually made from mushrooms. This wood is used to line the boxes of mushroom crops at mushroom growing facilities today and as far back in history as 1896.

WHAT IS MUSHROOM WOOD?

The wood’s unique character is crafted by nature through a process called fungiculture. During the mushroom growth cycle, the bin wood is exposed to years of acid laden sustainable compost, moisture, and abrasion. Those enzymes digest and gradually wear away the fibers in the top layer of softwood. Once the mushrooms are harvested and the wood is sorted and cleaned, the hardy, durable wood left behind displays a deep, hyper-textured, weathered, one of a kind earthy-caramel patina. Light and shadows dance throughout its rough-grained surface.

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10 Jul

Longport Residence Two Years Later :: How Shou Sugi Ban Weathers

By Jocelyn Mahan In CHARRED WOOD /  3

reSAWN TIMBER co. recently returned to their Longport, NJ residence project to get a more complete understanding of how their SURETO shou sugi ban exterior siding and HAWAITO shou sugi ban exterior siding weathers in a real-world application. This material was specified by Philadelphia Design Co., known for high-end residential design.  Materials were specified with a 5″ wide face and shiplap milling with a 1/8″ reveal.  Installation is being done by Seashore Exteriors, a 4th generation company specializing in residential and commercial exteriors in the south NJ area.

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20 Nov

BDNY Recap :: reSAWN TIMBER co. Showcases Natural Wood Products

By Tina's In CHARRED WOOD /  1

Earlier this November, reSAWN TIMBER co. was one of 325 exhibitors to present a wide variety of products to the hospitality industry at Boutique Design New York (BDNY). The two day event brought over 5,000 hospitality designers, architects, and purchasers to the Jacob Javits Center in NYC in search of sustainable and cutting edge materials. reSAWN featured shou sugi ban charred wood, interior and exterior cladding, newly harvested and reclaimed flooring, and custom furniture pieces.

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23 Oct

Accoya Selected for Wood City Apartment in Helsinki

By Tina's In Inspiring Designs /  2

In a news post on its website, Accoya®  announced its specification as exterior cladding on the Wood City Apartment. The eight floor high residential high rise directly facing the Gulf of Finland is located in the trendy Jätkäsaari district of Helsinki. The project is a joint venture developed by Stora Enso Wood Products, Helsinki City Apartments Limited, Novenberg Limited and SRV Group Plc.

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Antique Reclaimed Oak with custom finish
21 Mar

The Apollo D.C. :: Antique Reclaimed Oak Flooring, Cladding, & Stairs

By Tina's In CHARRED WOOD /  2

ABOUT THE PROJECT


Antique Reclaimed Oak with custom finish

Located at the epicenter of H Street in Washington, D.C., The Apollo brings an exciting apartment complex to one of the most dynamic neighborhoods in D.C. The lobby is large and open with a full bar and seating area to the right of the front desk and elevators located behind the desk. White tile floors lead up to the most impressive feature of the new complex: a three level balcony that includes reSAWN’s Antique Reclaimed Oak flooring, wall claddings, and stair treads from the enCORE collection.

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A Key West residence used reSAWN's NEWPORT
14 Feb

Key West Residence :: NEWPORT black walnut flooring & stair treads

By Tina's In CHARRED WOOD /  1

ABOUT THE PROJECT

A Key West residence used reSAWN's NEWPORT

Located at the very end of the Overseas Highway in northern Key West, this bayside private residence included reSAWN’s NEWPORT black walnut flooring and stair treads. A cement driveway surround and raised first floor give the exterior a classic beach house aesthetic. The interior is designed around an open floor plan with living room, dining room, and kitchen in one area. With NEWPORT black walnut flooring on both the main floor and top floor, the homeowners included custom designed black walnut stair treads to connect the two floors.

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NYC North Face showroom uses reSAWN's MERCER white oak flooring
09 Feb

The North Face NYC Showroom :: MERCER white oak flooring

By Tina's In CHARRED WOOD /  1

ABOUT THE PROJECT

NYC North Face showroom uses reSAWN's MERCER white oak flooring

The North Face is a well established outdoor sports brand under the ownership umbrella of VF Corporation. The brand joins the likes of JanSport and Timberland in VF Corporation’s “Outdoor Action Sports” section. With the company’s background and identity as an outdoor sports clothing and equipment retailer, they were inspired by the ruggedness and simplicity of nature. Architecture and design team, Rapt Studio, used reSAWN’s MERCER white oak flooring , exposed ceilings, and brick walls to convey The North Face brand.

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Dixon Hughes used reSAWN's KINOKO reclaimed hemlock wall cladding
25 Jan

reSAWN’s KINOKO shou sugi ban adorns Dixon Hughes Goodman’s Gaithersburg Office

By Tina's In CHARRED WOOD /  1

ABOUT THE PROJECT

LEED-EB PLATINUM Certified

Dixon Hughes used reSAWN's KINOKO reclaimed hemlock wall cladding

Dixon Hughes Goodman, LLP included reSAWN’s KINOKO shou sugi ban reclaimed hemlock wall cladding in their new Gaithersburg location. Located in the LEED-EB Platinum certified, One Washingtonian Center, Dixon Hughes Goodman made the move from Rockville, MD with an increased focus on sustainability. Gensler-DC designed the office space with sustainable features and a simple aesthetic.

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HAI shou sugi ban charred exterior cypress siding
27 Dec

2016 Recap :: Our Favorite Projects from This Year

By Tina's In CHARRED WOOD /  1

2016 brought an abundance of charred shou sugi ban, reclaimed wood, FSC certified flooring, solid, custom built furniture, and sometimes a little bit of everything. From the Longport Residence and Commonwealth Joe to Sushi Ganso and the University of Delaware, reSAWN TIMBER co. focused on consistently providing high-quality products for commercial and residential projects both large and small. reSAWN intends to provide the best possible customer experience from the sampling phase through project completion, and continues to innovate by asking, “Could we be doing this better?”

There is much to be excited about in 2017, but for now, let’s look back at 10 of our favorite projects from 2016.

Westport, RI Residence :: HAI shou sugi ban

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