Amazon Warriors Fight Illegal Logging of Tropical Hardwoods

NBC shared photos last week of Amazonian warriors taking back their land from illegal loggers. The Ka'apor Indians have had enough of their government providing inadequate protection of the land, and are taking matters into their own hands - expelling loggers from the area and setting up watch areas.  View the images here (warning, violence depicted).

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Adventures in Sourcing Part II: Dinizia

It started with a notice from one of our sourcing partners in the Midwest: a tropical hardwood sound barrier was being removed to widen a highway in the Chicago area, and the contractors needed to dispose of it. Specializing in reclaimed and sustainable wood flooring, cladding & tables, Anthology Woods is always looking for high-quality and unique woods ready for a second life, and the silver-gray weathered patina was beautiful

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Adventures in Sourcing Part I: The Indonesian Prison Teak

This story begins with a tip we received about a unique source of reclaimed wood: Reclaimed teak timbers sourced from a dismantled Indonesian prison. The prison had been built maybe as much as a century earlier, so we knew it was likely to be amazing old-growth wood. We decided to investigate.

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Project Log: Contemporary Retail Space with Reclaimed Wood Feature Wall & Display Case

Anthology Woods recently collaborated with Substance Architecture in Des Moines, Iowa to customize Reclaimed weathered wood for small display shelves in their retail space design for Urban Eyecare & Eyewear.  Each antique wood shelf is intended to showcase their eyewear, and we love the use of the rustic wood element in a clean contemporary space! 

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The Best Sustainable Wood for Exterior Siding & Decking

Anthology Woods is receiving increasing inquiries about the best woods to use for decking that will have long-lasting durability and a beautiful look while protecting our environment. The same species selected for Decking also make excellent choices for exterior siding in classic and rain screen applications, as well as soffit cladding. We've compiled a quick list of your best bets in terms of beautiful woods excelling in exterior durability & sustainability.

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Project Log: White-Washed Character White Oak Flooring

When the team at Bath Crashers reached out to Anthology Woods seeking “wood with a story” for their “Ombre Tub” episode, our immediate response was “YES! What do you have in mind?”

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Project Log: Reclaimed Wood Wall, Barn Door & Bright Whites Fill a Cozy Cottage in Oregon

When an Ashland couple contacted Coleman Creek Construction to re-build the cozy guest cottage adjoining their southern Oregon residence, it was observed that some of the existing wood in the structure might be re-usable. A visit from Anthology Woods confirmed a considerable quantity of wood could be reclaimed, re-milled, and truly reincarnated for another life in the new structure!

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Using Reclaimed Tropical Wood Can Help Prevent Deforestation

A 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.

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Reclaimed Clear Pine Bleacher Wood for Wall Cladding and Soffit Cladding

Anthology 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.

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Project Log: Rustic Wall Cladding & a Durable Bar Top

We're excited to share some pics of the recent installation of Northwest Blend Wall Cladding and Solid Dinizia Bartop at the newly opened Morgans on Main in Woodland, CA!

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Hot White Wash Takes Heirloom Woods to Contemporary Cool

In 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.

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Anthology Woods Featured in Hardwood Floors "Green Issue"

Our reclaimed woods featured include flooring, wall paneling, siding, and decking in species of Teak, Oak, Pine, Douglas Fir, Dinizia, Cedar, Redwood and more. Whether you want the weathered gray wood look or a more refined sustainable aesthetic, we look forward to helping you meet your goals!

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Project Spotlight: Living Room with Weathered Wall

We love it when our clients send us photos of their finished spaces!  Brian in Florida used Anthology Woods Northwest Blend wood cladding to line the back of his custom entertainment center.  His architect and designer did a great job framing the rustic weathered wood in a clean and refined manner for the contemporary residence.  

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Ipe Vs. Dinizia

Tropical 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.

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Oil? Wax? Urethane? What is the Difference in Wood Floor Finishes?

A recent article by the NWFA sheds light on various floor finishes used through the ages. This highly informative and entertaining article describes the differences in nearly every modern floor finish, including advantages and disadvantages, VOC content, ease (or difficulty) of application, and much more.

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Custom White-washed Reclaimed Teak Wood Wall in Hawaii

We 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.

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