Structural Collar Ties

We use reclaimed wood beams on many of our projects.  They add color, texture and a sense of history to every home.  Some are used as structural elements, some as decorative elements, and other times they are milled into flooring, cabinets, trim, or furniture.  200-year-old beams have a color and texture which  are very hard to reproduce.  Old-growth trees, from which they were made, also have a grain structure which is very different than wood which is generally available today.

Most of these beams are sourced from farms and other structures which are in disrepair and are about to be destroyed.    While we do not choose these materials primarily for their  ecological building properties,  they certainly are one of the most eco-friendly building materials on the market, since no trees are cut to obtain these materials.

Sometimes we get lucky, and uncover 200-year-old beams in the ceiling of a home we are renovating.  That is very rare, so we make the most of what we find and fill in the rest with reclaimed beams.

Living Room With Ceiling Divided by Beams

Structural Roof Supports and Floors From Beams

Stair Treads

Game Room with Barn Frame

Reclaimed Beams, Flooring, and Bookcases From Resawn Beams

Family Room with Decorative Ceiling Beams and Mantelpiece

Photos by Rob Karosis  Curated Brochure by Crisp Architects: Portfolio

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