Reclaimed Wood Information

Proud to be a Certified Reclaimed Registered Dealer

Are you passionate about sustainability and the environment? Do you believe in the power of reclaimed materials to create a better future? If so, you need to know about certifiedreclaimed.org. This...

Best Natural Wood for your Bathroom Project

When you are building or remodeling a bathroom, natural wood can be a great choice. Beautiful aesthetics, variety, and pricing give natural wood a strong advantage over engineered materials. Let's...

Hand Hewn or Rough Sawn Beams?

Before mass-produced lumber and steel were common, builders of schools, homes, warehouses, and other buildings used hand hewn beams for structural support. From America’s old-growth deciduous and ...

How Do You Install A Mantel On A Brick Wall?

A floating mantel is the perfect touch to complete a brick fireplace. Though mantels can be made from a variety of materials, a wooden shelf is an ideal complement to brick because it provides a ...

Signs That Reveal a Hand Hewn Beam

A hand hewn wooden beam is a log that’s been cut down and carved with handheld tools. Essentially, hand hewn beams are long pieces of timber that have been changed from round to square in shape. ...

Why Can Reclaimed Wood Be Expensive?

Reclaimed wood has become increasingly popular over the last decade and is a staple in many home remodeling projects seen on television. People sometimes mistakenly believe reclaimed wood is an in...

Reclaimed Wood vs. Antique Wood

Reclaimed wood vs antique wood - what's the difference? On the surface, you might expect both terms to mean the same thing. But that's not the case. Let's look at the fundamental difference and wh...

Wood Colors: A Quick Guide For Your Next Reclaimed Wood Installation

Reclaimed wood is our lifeblood at Modern Timber Craft. We love the look, the grainy texture, even the smell of freshly sawn pieces. But one characteristic that we really admire is wood coloring. ...

Timber Frame Glossary Part 2

In our previous post, we began our exhaustive timber frame home glossary. Today we'll continue to cover key timber frame terms that are used during the construction of a timber frame building. Enj...

Timber Frame Glossary Part 1

What are bents? What are beams? What exactly is a batten? Don't be ashamed if you don't know. We have put this timber frame glossary together to give you the basics on timber frame homes. Intro ...