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Barnwood Shiplap products can be classified based on whether the shiplap was added before or after the lumber was weathered. Introducing a batch of NatureAged Shiplap lumber whose shiplap was added prior to weathering.
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Trestlewood's NatureAged Painted Barnwood provides an ideal combination of cool, authentic look and no lead.
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Porcupines, deer, moose and other animals like the salt in Trestlewood II ("Salty Fir") products.
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Live (natural) edges can make for some really cool mantels, lumber, etc.
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Some potential advantages and disadvantages of edging are summarized.
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Pressure washing reclaimed timbers and lumber can be a great way to increase color consistency and bring out brown tones.
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Photos and descriptions of circle-sawn, band-sawn and planed (S4S) textures.
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One of our customers made some cool shelves out of Trestlewood's 4x13 Willamette Character timbers.
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Using unmilled lumber in lieu of milled lumber can often be one of the easiest ways to significantly reduce the costs of a reclaimed wood or other unique wood installation.
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Advantages and disadvantage of adding a rabbet to wedgelap siding
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