Antique Hand Hewn

Reclaimed from the post and beam structure of century old barns, hand hewn beams are sold in their original and authentic condition; abundant in character, rich in beauty and strong in history. They boast visible hewing marks, pockets, notches, nail holes, scars and distress which impart outstanding charm from a simpler and more noble time. Old-growth timbers in hemlock, pine and some hardwoods were hewn by hand, using broad axes and adzes, by master craftsmen of long ago. From the old-growth a deep patina and tighter grain prevails, beam vary in colour from deep caramel to lighter honeyed and brown tones. The authentic seasoning and hand-crafted appeal of each beam is unique,  each displaying their own character and signature. Design ideas include but of course are never limited to, ceiling accents, false wall systems, rafter and columns Pressure washing and/or gently brushing will clean the beam surface further accentuating the genuine charm and rich grain.

 

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Enjoy for Another Hundred Years

Canadian Antique Lumber Company is committed to advocating the reuse of recycled barn wood materials. These materials are sourced from unwanted century old barns which have outlived their usefulness and are no longer suitable for contemporary use, or are on the verge of collapse.

With the help of our sister company S&J Barn Demolition we carefully disassemble these buildings, removing all salvageable boards and beams - the materials are then carefully inspected and visually denailed, trimmed and stored.

It’s more than lumber. It’s a story from our past.

Reusing antique lumber is an environmentally responsible way to minimize our individual carbon footprint. By recycling old barns less garbage wood ends up in our landfills - recycled lumber requires less processing and reduces the demand for new raw materials. Reclaimed wood is a sustainable product, it helps save our planet by conserving natural resources.

It pleases us to know, that the buildings of our early Canadian forefathers, will live for another hundred years, and be enjoyed in equally as many places

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