WILLIAMSPORT, Black Walnut finished with Hardwax Oil was selected by Francis Cauffman for the featured wall in the regional headquarters of personal injury and medical malpractice law firm, Feldman Shepherd.
BARN RENOVATION
This early nineteenth century barn was renovated with minimum change in structure or footprint. Originally a stone bank barn with stables and paddock facing south on the lower level and a large hayloft on the upper level, it has been transformed into a residence that celebrates the simple form, openness, and stone and wood finishes of the original structure.
All interior structural framing walls were left in place, while beams were selectively removed and reinforced to incorporate a new second floor that accommodates two bedrooms including a master bedroom, two bathrooms, study, dressing area, and closets … READ MORE.
cuts of WOOD
Logs can be cut in several different ways to produce materials of varying aesthetics and dimensional stability. Understanding how these cuts are made in relation to the growth rings of the tree is the key to understanding the different look and performance of each cut. plain sawn is the most common cut of wood and is featured thoughout the Plateau collection. Rift & quarter sawn white oak is highly desired for both its clean aesthetic and dimensional stability. Read more reSAWN-Cuts-of-Wood.
RECLAIMED BARN SIDING
Antique reclaimed barn siding can be a great addition to your next project. here are four different looks from reSAWN TIMBER co.’s enCORE collection of reclaimed woods and more details on the techniques behind these aesthetics.
adaptive reuse :: AMBLER BOILER HOUSE
In 1881, the Keasbey & Mattison Company decided to move their pharmaceutical manufacturing business from Philadelphia to Ambler which was already a thriving farming and industrial community. Entrepreneur Henry G. Keasbey and Dr. Richard V. Mattison began constructing factory buildings and warehouse facilities such as the Ambler Boiler House, creating jobs that brought many new people to the Ambler area.