A mill in Madison, Maine, showing a massive inventory of logs, many destined for NYC residential buildings. c. 1890’s.
Wilson, Donald A. Logging and Lumbering in Maine Arcadia Publishing, Charlston, SC. 2001
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Brooklyn Workforce Innovations
An incubator for American job growth, the Brooklyn Woods program of BWI received a large portion of the funds from the Sawkill co-sponsored 12×12 exhibition.
Antique Longleaf Pine
Sizes: 1/2-5/4 thickness’ x 3-12″ widths x 3-14′ lengths.
Applications: Paneling, flooring, cabinetry, built-ins, architectural beams, moldings.
Defining Characteristics: Deep amber hues from resin content, flat and vertical grain figure, occasional knots and nail holes.
Cypress
Sizes: 1/2-4/4 thickness’ x 3-9″ widths x 3-14′ lengths
Applications: Paneling, cabinetry, furniture.
Defining characteristics: Extremely dense figure, warm color variations, sound tight knots.
Eastern Hemlock Barnwood
Sizes: 1/2 – 4/4 thickness’ x 3-9″ widths x 3-10′ legnths
Applications: Paneling, flooring, cabinetry, furniture.
Defining characteristics: Rough weathered surface, brown and grey color variations, occasional knots and nail holes.
Boardwalk Woods, Rainforest Hardwood Species
Sizes: 1/2-6/4 thickness x 3-3 1/2″ widths x 3-12′ lengths
Applications: Paneling, flooring, furniture.
Defining Characteristics: Brown-grey color variations, hard wearing surface, occasional bolt holes.
