Tag " Buyer’s Guide to Reclaimed Beams & Timbers"

In the world of home design, wood is the king of classy. Whether it’s the detailing on a piece of reclaimed wood furniture or the exposed beams that form your home’s infrastructure, nothing creates a stunning environment quite like wood accenting. As a regional leader in reclaimed and recycled wood, and sustainable lumber materials, we here are AltruWood have scoured top design resources to bring...


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When shopping for reclaimed hand hewn beams, you quickly learn that finding the exact species and size of your dreams can be a challenge. Some may begin to wonder, “Does it really matter that all my wood beams are made from the same species of wood? Can I mix species in my hand hewn beams?” Yes, you can. Mixing different hand hewn beams was a common practice before the turn of the century and is a common...


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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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