When it comes to designing commercial interiors, incorporating sustainable elements has become a top priority for many designers. One impactful way to achieve this is by choosing reclaimed and FSC® (Forest Stewardship Council) certified wood or engineered wood flooring. Adding wood flooring into a commercial interior design adds value, ambiance and sustainability to a project while promising durability for high traffic environments.
Read MoreDesigning a food retail space that is easy to navigate, enjoyable and spacious is important for the shoppers’ overall experience. These spaces need to be designed in a way that relates to their customers and to the products they carry. Adding reclaimed wood is a wonderful option for adding natural warmth and comfort.
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The rich history of our forefathers can be felt through each plank of our Heritage Oak wood. Many Eastern farmers upon staking their claim would build and live in their barns first before building their homes. To them barns represented the farms income and where their livestock lived. In this region of the US, Oak trees were the most common tree to be found, so this is why most barns in Eastern US were constructed of either red or white oak planks. The wood from an Oak Tree is strong and hard, with a high tannin content making it resistant to both insect and fungal attack. Despite their rich legacies and strong timber frames, so many of these structures have been left empty as new generations head to the city abandoning the old family farm.
Read MoreWhen an architect in New York asked us if we had reclaimed lath boards, we new we had a sourcing challenge. The project was located in Sag Harbor, and in need of around 10,000 square feet of reclaimed lath for sensational ceiling applications in a full remodel of a building more than a century old-- destined for a new life as a private residence.
Read MoreA recent story by ABC News reports that as many as half of Amazon rainforest tree species may be on the verge of extinction due to deforestation. The study, published in Science Advances, finds that depending on the degree to which deforestation comes under control in the next 35 years, between 36 and 57 percent of the 16,000 tree species in the Amazon rainforest would be considered threatened.
Read MoreAnthology Woods recently reclaimed a great inventory of beautiful clear Pine bleachers from a California State University campus! Check pricing and availability on our Limited Availability page or contact us to learn if this cool inventory is the perfect fit for your project.
Read MoreIn case you missed our recent email announcement about our white-washed wood collection, here it is! We're so excited to share these gorgeous looks in reclaimed and sustainably sourced woods with you, and will be happy to support your projects with these distinctive wood looks.
Read MoreTropical hardwoods are prized for durability in outdoor environments, and architects and designers have been seeking a sustainable, durable natural wood alternative to Ipe. The alternative is here, and it is 100% FSC recycled: Reclaimed Dinizia for decking & siding. Here, a direct comparison between Ipe & Dinizia.
Read MoreWe love the natural beauty of wood, and if the perfect look doesn't exist in nature, we can help you tailor a custom look to get just the right affect - like we did for this reclaimed teak wall cladding.
Read MoreEvaluating reclaimed Teak vs. Plantation Teak: Six advantages to choosing reclaimed teak lumber for flooring, siding, wall paneling or decking.
Read MoreWhether you love a good story or on a mission to save the planet, reclaimed wood offers many motivations for use in contemporary interiors for wood walls, floors, custom doors and table tops.
Read MoreWorking on a LEED project? You're in luck. Anthology Woods has many FSC-Certified solid reclaimed wood options to fulfill LEED Materials & Resources (MR) 4.1 and 4.2 credits (recycled content) and many products to help you achieve MR 5.1 and 5.2 (regional materials), as well as the expertise to help you navigate the details!
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