The endless old growth forests of North America have always been a rich treasure trove of natural resources, supplying its residents with some of the best hardwood building materials for ages. During the 18th and 19th centuries, the Industrial Revolution and western expansion led to a huge boom in building and manufacturing throughout the United States.

As bigger cities were building large factories and warehouses, homesteaders were spreading across the country, erecting farmhouses and barns everywhere they went, and the thing they all needed was wood. Not only were the massive quantities of hardwoods convenient, they were a sturdy building block that could stand up to harsh weather, industrial stress, and the test of time.

MAKING THE OLD NEW AGAIN

Even centuries later, we can still find the old timbers from this era in abandoned barns and buildings throughout the country and make new use of them. Through our detailed process of reclaiming Industrial Revolution era wood, we are able to bring new life to old materials, readying them for installation in modern buildings all around the Midwest. After we are finished with our salvaging, the reclaimed timbers and planks we deliver look even better than when they were fresh cut. 

Remilling brings a clean, finished look, while the natural patina from years of aging adds a unique layer of history and unrivalled character to our reclaimed wood that can’t be matched in new lumber. The incredible detail that comes with reclaimed wood makes it a versatile and eye-catching material with even the more subtle varieties showing marks of antique milling techniques and old industrial tools.