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Antique Cypress Enhances Beach Property

May 19, 2010/in reclaimed wood news /by andrewblog

: Midnight Cypress table

Utilizing the deeper and varied shades of River Recovered® Midnight Cypress wood, Dave Miller created this table for his clients’ coastal location. The legs are made from reclaimed heart pine. We appreciate pictures of fine finished products

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Precision Engineered Heart Pine and Concrete Slabs
We are often asked if our antique flooring can be installed over concrete. The answer is, “YES!” This modern farmhouse was designed using reclaimed post and beam construction, a style typical of old New England farmhouses. Interestingly, while the design is typical, the foundation is slab on grade which is not typical of New England. […]
Another Visit from Florida Crotchwood!
A day spent watching Randy and Paula from Florida Crotchwood sawing our River-Recovered® heart cypress logs with their mobile sawmill is a day well spent. Take a look at the gorgeous slabs they were able to get from this log! You may notice a beautiful green stain on some of the slabs. When the original […]
Jeffrey Forbes Presents to Hawthorne Area Historical Society
Goodwin’s own Jeffrey Forbes was invited to present, “Behind the Scenes in Historic Preservation: A Photographic Journey” to the Hawthorne Area Historical Society as part of their recognition of National Historic Preservation Month. Jeffrey gave an overview of Goodwin’s mission and role in historic preservation. He also covered the history of the longleaf forest, introduced […]
Building Reclaimed Heart Pine Lends to the Rustic, Sleek Charm of Contemporary Farmhouse
This gorgeous 8000 sq. ft. contemporary farmhouse was constructed by Bella Custom Homes in Huxley, Iowa and featured in a regional home show. Goodwin supplied 3100 sq. ft. of a 5 1/4″/ 7″/ 9″ mix of Legacy™ Heart Pine Character and Naily grades. The flooring was installed by Gary & Kathy Barnum of Barnum Quality […]
Sign, Sealed, Delivered!
Take a look at this sign at the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo in Gainesville, Florida. It was crafted by Signs By Tomorrow using five of Goodwin Company’s 1×8 (+/-) sinker cypress boards at 14ft long with one live edge. Unlike new growth bald cypress, old growth sinker cypress builds up a full heart of […]
The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art and Legacy Vertical Heart Pine
The 80,000 square foot James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art in St. Petersburg, Florida features a vast collection of art acquired by Tom and Mary James. The couple, who has always been captivated by the art, wildlife and landscape of the western United States, has collected more than 3,000 pieces over the past five […]
Florida Crotchwood Visits Goodwin
Last week, Goodwin was privileged to be visited by Paula and Randy from Florida Crotchwood Mobile Sawmill. They helped us saw five gorgeous River-Recovered® heart cypress logs into beautiful 2.5 inch thick slabs. These “green” slabs dry out at a rate of about one inch per year. So, it will be nearly three years until […]
Goodwin in the Community
Our own Jeffrey Forbes recently conducted an informational session on the River-Recovered® heart cypress used in the new Sandra Stetson Aquatic Center. His talk was part of a lecture sponsored by Stetson Institute for Water and Environmental Resilience featuring Jason Evans, Ph.D., associate professor of environmental science and studies at Stetson University and author and photographer Lynne […]
Antique Wood Design – We Do That, Too!
Although many of our clients are building design professionals, every so often a homeowner comes to us seeking our antique wood design expertise. Take a look at these photos of a 20 ft. tall ceiling we designed for a home in St. Simons Island, Georgia. The owners desired to incorporate a traditional look to what […]
A Closer Look at Sustainable Wild Black Cherry
Goodwin’s Wild Black Cherry is one of our most popular sustainable woods. A member of our Renaissance Collection, Wild Black Cherry is a sustainable wood we rescue from areas being developed and forests that have sustained damage from storms and other acts of nature. Goodwin is breathing new life into beautiful wood that otherwise would […]

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