CHICAGO, IL – 1888 & 1901 Before they were milled into reclaimed wide-plank flooring and paneling, these white pine beams spent 130 years witnessing the dynamic evolution of a Chicago industrial corridor. From a billiard table factory and secret speakeasies, through the age of plastics, and finally to our mill in Maine: this lumber … Read More
Dimensional lumber is defined as wood that has been milled to standard or specific sizes. This seemingly straightforward definition is, however, complicated by the fact that the names we give common dimensional lumber pieces don’t match their actual dimensions. Whether you’re a homeowner sourcing material for a renovation, a designer specifying finishes for a … Read More
Here at the beginning of a new year, we’re reflecting on the creative work of the people who transform our reclaimed wood. There are far too many individual projects to list here, so we’re sharing a handful with just one species: our old-growth redwood. Hawkeye Woodworks is seen above, finishing a redwood slab table. WHAT’S … Read More
If you’re searching for a wall treatment that delivers warmth, texture, and visual character, reclaimed wood slat walls deserve a top spot on your shortlist. They’ve become one of the most popular design moves in both residential and commercial interiors — and for good reason. Reclaimed wood slat walls are the ultimate multitaskers, with … Read More
Our reclaimed table stock lumber is available in many species – all beautiful and ready to be crafted into a surface that will be loved and used for generations. They range in color, tone, and character and can be found in a range of thicknesses, widths, and lengths. We’ve pulled together six specific lots … Read More
Salvaged lumber comes into the yard at our Maine mill, carrying the metal used to connect pieces in source buildings. Hardware of all shapes and sizes adorns beams and decking from deconstructed buildings, and all of it needs to be removed with a denailing process before the lumber can be milled. WHAT OUR DENAILERS SEE: … Read More
Few images invoke a sense of Americana more than a barn situated in a rural setting. The American barn symbolizes work, life, growth, and harvest. A closer look at the history of the architecture of barns also reveals a connection to the ideas of resourcefulness, economy, health, and evolution. HOW DOES THE AMERICAN BARN … Read More
Summer is in full swing. Farmers’ markets are up and running, offering their unique shopping experience with a range of products sold by local vendors in a spirit of connection and fun. Reclaimed wood lumber mills are kindred spirits to these farmers and makers. We start with “seeds” of salvaged lumber, which we nurture into … Read More
Not every piece of reclaimed wood is a sixteen-foot beam. Some pieces have all of their great history and character packed into a shorter length. Whether they came to us that way or were cut from something larger, we think they make up for their diminutive size with monumental personality. These smaller pieces beg to be … Read More
One of the great things about domestic reclaimed wood is variety. As a reclaimed flooring mill, Longleaf has access to wood of the present and the past; from species that both thrive in the modern forest and are nearly extinct. A downside to this variety is the difficulty of choice. This guide helps our customers navigate the … Read More
