Discovery Architectural Antiques

Antique beams

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We stock beams from 4"x4" to 18"x24". Above is a fresh cut with an oiled spot to show what the oiled color will be.  

 

Fresh sawed to custom sizes if desired.   Hand Hewn beams with original mortise holes and tendons.

Hemlock beams with Tung Oil to bring out their darker color.  Long leaf pine beam with some Tung oil to bring out its great color and grain. Some of the many stacks of lumber we keep on hand and under roof.                                                                                  

Looking for building materials that will set your house apart from the rest?  Perhaps you remember the old hardwood flooring at Grandma's house.  If it is vintage wood you are looking for, we probably have a good supply of what you need.  Not only do we stock thousands of square feet of long leaf pine flooring, beaded board, and shiplap, but we also carry dimensional lumber. Thanks to our onsite mill, we can custom cut lumber out of beams and mill flooring onsite as well.

Key Benefits

bulletAntique beams are more dense and stable than new wood, won't shrink and crack after installation..
bulletAntique beams can often carry higher loads (weight) than new wood of the same size.
bulletAntique beams have a look that can not be duplicated with new wood for less than the cost of the real thing.

Pricing:  Beams are sold per board foot 1 bd. ft. = 144 cubic inches

example:  6" x6" beams is 36 inches per inch or 3 board feet per linear foot. Beams over 16' and 20' are generally more expensive.

Pricing varies based on age, length, color, size, availability, and other considerations.