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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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Sustainability and eco-friendly practices are the buzzwords of the new millennium. At AltruWood, our expertise in recycled wood and FSC-certified wood products places us at the intersection of sustainability and design. Looking for a New Year's Resolution? Why not try to recycle wood better, consider how wood products fit into the country’s recycling practices. In 2009 alone, Americans generated...


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If you love the rustic, vintage look and feel of antique, reclaimed, and distressed wood products, you may be pleasantly surprised by how easy it is to incorporate these materials into your home. At AltruWood, we have a passion for recycled and reclaimed lumber products—and to show you just how accessible they are, we’ve compiled a list of seven do-it-yourself projects that can make gorgeous 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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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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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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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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