Comments for AltruWood http://www.altruwood.com Your source for FSC-certified and reclaimed lumber. Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:28:06 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 Comment on Reclaimed Douglas Fir Beams by Reclaimed Douglas Fir: Remaking vintage timbers / DougFirFlooring.com http://www.altruwood.com/reclaimed-doug-fir-beams/comment-page-1#comment-371 Reclaimed Douglas Fir: Remaking vintage timbers / DougFirFlooring.com Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:28:06 +0000 http://www.altruwood.com/?page_id=89#comment-371 [...] reclaimed beam must be examined by experienced woodworkers who can determine what kind of shape it’s in. A beam [...] [...] reclaimed beam must be examined by experienced woodworkers who can determine what kind of shape it’s in. A beam [...]

]]> Comment on Reclaimed Douglas Fir Beams by Douglas Fir Finishing Touches / DougFirFlooring.com http://www.altruwood.com/reclaimed-doug-fir-beams/comment-page-1#comment-367 Douglas Fir Finishing Touches / DougFirFlooring.com Wed, 15 Feb 2012 23:40:16 +0000 http://www.altruwood.com/?page_id=89#comment-367 [...] a completely smooth finish--this is especially popular for applications like joinery and trim. Or, Douglas Fir lumber can be left rough-sawn, with the marks from the saw still [...] [...] a completely smooth finish–this is especially popular for applications like joinery and trim. Or, Douglas Fir lumber can be left rough-sawn, with the marks from the saw still [...]

]]> Comment on Reclaimed Douglas Fir Beams by Turning Reclaimed Beams Into Flooring, Paneling, and Moulding / DougFirFlooring.com http://www.altruwood.com/reclaimed-doug-fir-beams/comment-page-1#comment-266 Turning Reclaimed Beams Into Flooring, Paneling, and Moulding / DougFirFlooring.com Wed, 09 Nov 2011 22:28:22 +0000 http://www.altruwood.com/?page_id=89#comment-266 [...] when you look at that big, rough Douglas fir beam, don’t be limited by what it looks like to start with. That reclaimed beam’s next life can be [...] [...] when you look at that big, rough Douglas fir beam, don’t be limited by what it looks like to start with. That reclaimed beam’s next life can be [...]

]]> Comment on Buyer’s Guide to Reclaimed Beams and Timbers by Reclaimed Douglas Fir Flooring / DougFirFlooring.com http://www.altruwood.com/buyers-guide-to-reclaimed-beams-and-timbers/comment-page-1#comment-257 Reclaimed Douglas Fir Flooring / DougFirFlooring.com Thu, 03 Nov 2011 17:07:06 +0000 http://www.altruwood.com/?p=1#comment-257 [...] For a more extensive list of reclaimed wood characteristics, check out our parent company’s Buyer’s Guide to Reclaimed Beams and Timbers on AltruWood.com. • Know that reclaimed wood often has a varied or inconsistent look, even when [...] [...] For a more extensive list of reclaimed wood characteristics, check out our parent company’s Buyer’s Guide to Reclaimed Beams and Timbers on AltruWood.com. • Know that reclaimed wood often has a varied or inconsistent look, even when [...]

]]> Comment on Ipe Decking & Climate by Ty Whalin http://www.altruwood.com/ipe-decking-climate/comment-page-1#comment-238 Ty Whalin Sat, 22 Oct 2011 16:31:00 +0000 http://www.altruwood.com/?p=1427#comment-238 That is a large percentage of wood being illegally harvested. Did not realize it was that much of a percentage. The diagram displaying the heat signatures very detailed. Not sure what all the abbreviations mean under the map on the legend, but believe the illegal harvesting has been reduced through the years. This form of decking wood would be a great type of wood in Indiana. That is a large percentage of wood being illegally harvested. Did not realize it was that much of a percentage. The diagram displaying the heat signatures very detailed. Not sure what all the abbreviations mean under the map on the legend, but believe the illegal harvesting has been reduced through the years. This form of decking wood would be a great type of wood in Indiana.

]]> Comment on Is Wood Flooring Durable Enough for High-Volume Areas? by Dave http://www.altruwood.com/is-wood-flooring-durable-enough-for-high-volume-areas/comment-page-1#comment-228 Dave Wed, 19 Oct 2011 03:21:00 +0000 http://www.altruwood.com/?p=1449#comment-228 I really agree that wood flooring is can work for over 50 years. As long as you guys take care of it carefully. Everything that will have extra care will have a long life. I really agree that wood flooring is can work for over 50 years. As long as you guys take care of it carefully. Everything that will have extra care will have a long life.

]]> Comment on Reclaimed Douglas Fir Beams by Reclaimed Douglas Fir Round-up / DougFirFlooring.com http://www.altruwood.com/reclaimed-doug-fir-beams/comment-page-1#comment-204 Reclaimed Douglas Fir Round-up / DougFirFlooring.com Wed, 28 Sep 2011 23:22:44 +0000 http://www.altruwood.com/?page_id=89#comment-204 [...] choosing building materials, many homeowners, interior designers and architects are now turning to reclaimed Douglas fir when they want to create a unique look that can’t be duplicated with new [...] [...] choosing building materials, many homeowners, interior designers and architects are now turning to reclaimed Douglas fir when they want to create a unique look that can’t be duplicated with new [...]

]]> Comment on Reclaimed CVG Douglas Fir Flooring by Measuring for Your Douglas Fir Flooring: Do I really need overage? / DougFirFlooring.com http://www.altruwood.com/reclaimed-cvg-doug-fir-flooring/comment-page-1#comment-142 Measuring for Your Douglas Fir Flooring: Do I really need overage? / DougFirFlooring.com Tue, 23 Aug 2011 22:55:52 +0000 http://www.altruwood.com/?page_id=594#comment-142 [...] got your notes laid out on the table with a list of names and numbers; and your heart is set on reclaiming that Douglas fir flooring rescued from the old church where your grandparents married years ago. You [...] [...] got your notes laid out on the table with a list of names and numbers; and your heart is set on reclaiming that Douglas fir flooring rescued from the old church where your grandparents married years ago. You [...]

]]> Comment on Buyer’s Guide to Reclaimed Beams and Timbers by Nils http://www.altruwood.com/buyers-guide-to-reclaimed-beams-and-timbers/comment-page-1#comment-17 Nils Thu, 07 Jan 2010 19:45:38 +0000 http://www.altruwood.com/?p=1#comment-17 I am looking for a single beam, for a fireplace mantle in a timberframed home. I am looking for a 6"x12" X 10' I hope this is not too small a request. If not would you mind giving me a price including shipping to surrounding Boston area? Thanks for the help Nils Topp I am looking for a single beam, for a fireplace mantle in a timberframed home. I am looking for a 6″x12″ X 10′ I hope this is not too small a request.
If not would you mind giving me a price including shipping to surrounding Boston area?

Thanks for the help Nils Topp

]]> Comment on Buyer’s Guide to Reclaimed Beams and Timbers by gina harrell http://www.altruwood.com/buyers-guide-to-reclaimed-beams-and-timbers/comment-page-1#comment-15 gina harrell Tue, 06 Oct 2009 17:44:41 +0000 http://www.altruwood.com/?p=1#comment-15 How do I find out what kind of wood we have? We live on our family's 80 year old ranch and have stacks of boards,beams and shingles. How do I find out what kind of wood we have? We live on our family’s 80 year old ranch and have stacks of boards,beams and shingles.

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