Here's What's New!
Site Updated:
May 16, 2006
Spring Cleanup - Touching Up Wood
Natural
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"Its
hard to believe that 10 years have past since our model home was built
for Wood Natural Restorations. It was time this spring to apply some
new protection to the home of Ken Muth, President Wood Natural
Restorations. Review some pictures taken while this job took place.
The house highlights a traditional barn red color.
Now we
can relax knowing our home is protected for another 10 years "says Ken
Muth."
Moving Beams - Working on Existing Orders
Employees
at Wood Natural Restorations have been busy fulfilling existing orders
this month. There has been a large amount of work centered around beam
supply along with stone.
Review
these pictures of employees working in the beam yard. They are
selecting the finest hand hewn timber for preparation to be either
picked up or shipped.
Building a Replica Corner Posted Log House
This
summer we will be busy building a replica corner posted log house.
Three years ago we dismantled and sold the original log house pictured
next to this article. We have had many requests for similar log
structures. Now we will be producing a new structure with period
materials salvaged from various barns dismantled in the Northeastern, PA
area.
This
replica will be built to resemble the one pictured in this story.
News from April 9, 2006
PA German - 1850 Bank Barn
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Recently
we dismantled a mid 19th century barn located in Leesport, PA that has
excellent hand hewn beams that will be added to our already large
inventory of beams. Rafters, flooring, and beams will be available for
purchase immediately. All the beams are hand hewn and in excellent
condition.
There
is a combination of oak rafters, flooring, and beams that were salvaged
from this vintage mid19th century barn in Northeastern, PA. All
materials have been added to our inventory for sale.
Vintage Doors - A Variety of Vintage Doors
These
doors were pulled out of our extensive inventory of 18th and 19th
century salvaged doors. They all were salvaged from various houses
located in Northeast, PA.
The
doors are all in original condition all still containing original
hardware. Much of the original hardware is hand forged with great
detail. They could be used as show pieces or re-finished for functional
use.
Large Diameter White Pine Trees Salvaged
Recently
we came across some very large diameter white pine trees salvaged from a
clearing operation in Northeastern, PA. These trees were brought to our
central location and sawed into very largethick planks and stored to
dry for future use.
View
pictures of the sawing operation taking place using our sawmill. The
pictures show the sawing process along with the stripping of bark. They
were stacked with slats in-between for drying and future use as custom
tables.
Many of the planks are more than 24 wide which will make for a very
unique free-form table.
News from March 9, 2006
PA German - 1850 Circa
Wagon Shed
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Recently
we dismantled a 1 1/2 story 16 x 18 wagon shed that is available for
sale. Some of the features of this wagon shed are the thru tenion, half
dovetailed ends on the wall ties. They were held in place with wedges.
The wind braces also helped make the timber frame construction of this
wagon shed very strong.
There
is a combination of chestnut, oak, and poplar used in the timbers.
The posts are 8" x 8". Wind braces are 7" x 7" and all nicely
hewn. This recently dismantled wagon shed would make an ideal
conversion as an addition to an existing structure or restored as is in
it's original stature.
PA German - 1840 Forebay
Bank Barn
Another
recently dismantled barn sized 35 x 80 is available for purchase.
This fantastic barn is built in two periods. The original barn sized at
35 x 30 and the second at 35 x 50 for a total length of 80.
The
frame is in excellent condition and the timbers are all hand hewn from
oak and chestnut. This large barn would make an ideal conversion to
house or barn.
Period White-Pine Flooring Installation
Recently
we were contracted to install flooring for a newly renovated kitchen
area in the Lehigh Valley. The flooring that was prepared for this job
was recovered from a 19th century stone farm house. The flooring was
random width ranging from 6 to 16 wide. The total amount of material
used totaled 1,600 sq. ft.
The material was re-milled to a thickness of 13/16 and the edges
were shiplapped. The ends of the flooring were beveled. Size 8d nails
were used to install the finished floor.
After it was installed it was buffed with 80 grit screen. The final
buffing used a 120 grit screen then a coat of Satin Waterlox was used
for the finish.
News from February 9, 2006
Check out our new project gallery
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Check
out our new Project Gallery that
highlights a number of projects throughout the years. Get a
perspective of what is involved with dismantling an antique barn.
Many of the pictures start with images of the initial barn and step
through the complete process of dismantling.
Also
review a recently finished flooring project. The project
demonstrates our ability to supply, install, and finish unique re-sawn
chestnut material. This flooring material comes from original
hand-hewn beams that were re-sawn, prepared for installation, and
installed by our skilled staff. All material is re-sawn and prepared
at our extensive shop in Orefield, PA.
We have been busy increasing inventory
We
have been busy over the years obtaining unique material increasing our
extensive inventory.
Review the newly added photo gallery to get an idea of the various
items moving through our extensive 10,000 plus sq. ft inventory.
This photo gallery highlights only one of the many locations we have for
storage and safe keep of the antique material.
Contact us for a custom tour which can be
scheduled as time permits.
Fields of Stone!
Fields
of Stone are what you can find at Wood Natural.
Review this newly added photo gallery to get an idea of the types of
stone we can provide. There is usually at least 2000 tons of stone
to select from that varies in look and color. Whether it be for a
new project or repair of exiting work we can provide you with this unique
recycled stone material. Contact us for
with your requirement.
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