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Escarpment Magaz ine
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2011
escarpment
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Reclaimed wood has a unique look and rich patina
that only aged wood can give. The fabulous floors in
this home were supplied by PR Antiques Products.
They are hemlock, made from reclaimed wood, sal-
vaged from century old barns. It is planed to
3/4
inch
and tongue and grooved. These old barns used to be
torn down and burnt, so recycling them is good for
the environment. The wood is dappled with nail holes
and evidence of its history can be seen in every im-
perfection. It is this very imperfection, which makes
each floor, stair tread or trim piece, one of a kind.
The company uses only green source hemlock, pine,
elm & ash to make wide plank floors, stairs, furniture,
trim, and cabinets.
The floor is treated with 3 coats of urethane, no stain. Urethane
brings out the natural patina in the wood that is only found in aged
wood. All floors are glued, nailed and in some cases screwed,
if the planks are wider. The boards range from 3 to 11 and
sometimes even 12 and 13 inches wide. All floors use
random widths and lengths which adds more interest.
P R Antique Products 519.538.4070
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