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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 […]
New Sandra Stetson Aquatic Center Features Contemporary Use of Antique Heart Cypress
The new 11,000 sq. ft. Sandra Stetson Aquatic Center at Stetson University in DeLand, Florida is now complete and it is absolutely gorgeous! The seven million dollar building was constructed on the shore of beautiful Lake Beresford and is now home to the Stetson Institute for Water and Environmental Resilience and the Stetson University rowing […]
What is Vertical Grain Heart Pine and Heart Cypress?
We are often asked about our vertical grain heart pine and heart cypress. Building design professionals and homeowners alike often specify Goodwin’s vertical grain heart pine and heart cypress because of its attractive pinstriping. It also experiences shrink/swell at half the rate of select. The vertical grain is actually the result of quarter sawing the […]
Working with a Personal Antique Wood Specialist
When you purchase from Goodwin you become part of our family. Homeowners and building design professionals alike appreciate our honesty, attention to detail, and follow-through. When you partner with Goodwin, you are assigned a personal antique wood specialist who assists you every step of the way, including consulting with you to select the perfect species, […]
Antique Heart Pine and Heart Cypress – Two Woods That “Work” in Commercial Spaces
Goodwin partners with building design professionals throughout the country on both new construction and remodeled commercial spaces. Antique heart pine and heart cypress are two of the industry’s preferred wood species because of their unique qualities, extraordinary beauty, and rich history. You may recall a past article highlighting the use of Goodwin’s antique wood in […]
Heart Cypress and Frank Lloyd Wright
Take a look at these stunning wooden boxes handcrafted by our good friend Jerry Yermovsky of Architectural Millwork Consulting (AMC). They are made entirely out of a blend of Goodwin’s various heart cypress species – hinges and all! While admiring these, we couldn’t help but think of the renowned and beloved architect Frank Lloyd Wright. […]
Why Goodwin Will Never Be a “Run of the Mill” Manufacturer
“Run of the mill” is one of those common phrases we often don’t put much thought into as it’s a term used in everyday, casual conversations to describe something that has little or no features that distinguish it from other things that serve the same purpose. The phrase ‘run of the mill’ originates in the […]