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What Species of Wood Are Hand Hewn Beams?




03
Nov

Date: 03 Nov 2011
Posted by: Nicole
Beams & Timbers,Reclaimed
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Using reclaimed wood beams to dress up your home’s ceiling or to architecturally frame an office space gives new life to old barn beams and timbers from deconstructed sites. The signature score marks and uneven but blended appearance of hand hewn beams make reclaimed timbers a popular choice for stripped-back and old-world aesthetics. Old barn beams are also ideal for those looking to preserve some...


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Hand Hewn and Mill Sawn Reclaimed Beams




21
Oct

Date: 21 Oct 2011
Posted by: Nicole
Beams & Timbers,Reclaimed
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What’s the difference between hand hewn beams and mill sawn reclaimed beams? Antique wood beams are both an impressive sight and a responsible consumer choice. Antique timbers are reclaimed lumber, taken from old warehouses and barns and used as is, re-hewn or sawn to fit the specs of their new end-use. However, not all timber frame beams are created equal. There’s a difference between hand...


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Finishing Hand Hewn Lumber




13
Oct

Date: 13 Oct 2011
Posted by: Ian
Beams & Timbers,Lumber,Reclaimed
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Hand hewn timbers are renown for their rustic, distressed surfaces. Protecting the antique exteriors of your hand hewn beams requires the perfect finish. While you will want to preserve the appearance of the wood, you must also protect your antique timbers from the effects of time and the environment. Striking the right balance depends on several factors, including where the reclaimed lumber is being...


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Where Does Reclaimed Wood Come From?




16
Sep

Date: 16 Sep 2011
Posted by: Jennifer
Beams & Timbers,Flooring,Lumber,Reclaimed
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A board milled from reclaimed lumber is not just any other board. When you purchase reclaimed lumber, you’re not simply buying recycled wood. You’re buying a story. Reclaimed wood is any wood used for building or furniture that’s already served a purpose in a previous life. That means it comes from a wide variety of places, each with its own unique history. Many of the reclaimed timbers...


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Why Use Hand Hewn Beams?




07
Sep

Date: 07 Sep 2011
Posted by: Ian
Beams & Timbers,Reclaimed
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When choosing beams for construction, whether in the home or otherwise, we have much to take into account for our decision. One of the most popular choices today is hand hewn beams, which are typically reclaimed lumber. These antique wood beams are a testament to the beauty and simplicity of hand crafted products. The style is timeless, and the craftsmanship is superior to machine work. Hand hewn...


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Putting Reclaimed Wood to Good Use




30
Aug

Date: 30 Aug 2011
Posted by: Jennifer
Beams & Timbers,Lumber,Reclaimed
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When it comes to using reclaimed wood, there are only two limitations: how much wood you have, and how big you can dream. Reclaimed lumber is prized both for its unique aesthetic properties and its eco-friendly qualities. It has fast become a highly sought-after item in the design world. As it has soared in popularity, artisans and designers around the nation are using recycled lumber to craft an array...


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What Is Hand Hewn?




23
Aug

Date: 23 Aug 2011
Posted by: Ian
Beams & Timbers,Lumber,Reclaimed
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In building construction, the need for flat surfaces requires that logs be squared off. The process of removing the rounded edges of timber is called hewing. The earliest patents for hewing machines go back as far as the early 19thcentury, and currently there are many variations that greatly reduce the price of labor. However, to this day carpenters and builders continue to hew the old way, by hand....


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What is Reclaimed Lumber?




19
Aug

Date: 19 Aug 2011
Posted by: Jennifer
Beams & Timbers,Flooring,Lumber,Reclaimed
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Quality and beauty aren’t always the first things that come to mind when people think about buying something that’s been used before. But when it comes to reclaimed wood, it’s time for a re-education. Reclaimed wood is “used”—but we’re not talking about the sawdust and two-by-four scraps leftover from someone else’s DIY project. When people say “reclaimed wood” they’re referring...


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Naturally Dry Timbers vs RF-V Dried Timbers




20
Jul

Date: 20 Jul 2009
Posted by: Pat M.
Beams & Timbers,Lumber
1 Comment
Moisture content in timbers can be problematic for a timber framer or anybody building with beams and timbers. A living tree contains large amounts of standing water, and once cut, a timber can take years to dry.  As moisture enters and exits the wood the timber is prone to significant movement.  The timber industry does not invest the time and capital in letting timbers season before putting them...


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Buyer’s Guide to Reclaimed Beams and Timbers




29
Jun

Date: 29 Jun 2009
Posted by: Pat M.
Beams & Timbers,Reclaimed
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Bolt holes, nail holes, checking, splitting, and warping are all part of buying reclaimed beams.  While making a buying decision keep in mind that what you choose to allow as the customer is up to you. For example, nail holes do not have any impact on the structural integrity of a beam but do affect the aesthetic. You'll need to decide what is allowable with regard to nail holes. This is just one aspect...


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