Tag Archive for: gainesville florida

Posts

Green Halloween 2011

November 1, 2011/in reclaimed wood news /by andrewblog

Goodwin Heart Pine was a proud participant in the Green Halloween Celebration in Gainesville Florida 2011, which was organized by the US Green Building Council, Heart of Florida Chapter, here are some fun moments!

Wood Flooring News

It’s an Education!
Goodwin’s River-Recovered®, building reclaimed, and sustainably harvested woods have been specified for use in educational institutions. The historically significant heart pine and heart cypress lend themselves well to the mission of education. Goodwin’s wood offers private schools, colleges and universities a fresh, modern look and warm, welcoming environment for students to study, assemble, and socialize. […]
Properly Kiln Drying Antique Wood
Rare, antique wood must be handled with great care. One reason why Goodwin is considered the industry gold standard is our meticulous kiln drying process. There are many reasons for properly kiln drying the wood to a consistent moisture content, including eliminating and preventing mold and bugs. Our founder and company sawyer, George Goodwin, ensures […]
Sinker Cypress, It Never Gets Old
Sinker cypress logs are beautiful and have such a charming mystery about them that seeing these antique River-Recovered® gentle giants never gets old! Founder, owner and company sawyer, George Goodwin, has worked with sinker cypress for more than four decades. George is an excellent storyteller and always enjoys educating people about antique wood. In this […]
Antique Heart Pine to the Rescue!
Many historic homes were constructed using original virgin growth pine flooring. Goodwin works with both homeowners and building design professionals to custom mill River-Recovered® and reclaimed heart pine floor parts to replace damaged areas. This allows the homeowner to keep as much of the original historic floor as possible and while still maintaining the status […]
Wild Black Cherry Adds Style and Charm to Handcrafted Vanity
Take a look at these stunning photos of a vanity handcrafted by our good friend Chris Webb of CW Interiors, Inc. / CWEBB Designs in Tampa, Florida. The vanity pictured incorporates pear wood (drawer faces and panels) and Goodwin’s sustainably harvested Wild Black Cherry (drawer interiors, legs and bandings). Take a look: Chris Webb’s extraordinary […]
Did You Say Kitchens?
The sweet smell of pies baking in the oven. Homemade soup slowly simmering on the stove. Tantalizing aromas in warm surroundings. The kitchen is the cornerstone of every home. Goodwin’s antique heart pine and heart cypress give the kitchen space a warm, inviting glow without compromising contemporary styles. Goodwin’s wood has been specified for many […]
Precision Engineered Midnight Heart Cypress – Beautiful and Unique
Midnight Heart Cypress is an interesting antique wood with a distinct look and style. Take a look at these photos of a gorgeous Precision Engineered Midnight Heart Cypress floor in a home in Texas: Photos Courtesy of Oldham Goodwin Group, LLC The home was expertly constructed by Martin & Sims Development. Goodwin partnered with them […]
Midnight is Perfect for Sushi!
Goodwin supplied 226sf of Midnight Heart Cypress 3-1/4″ center matched tongue and groove for the two bar fronts at the new Ichiban Sushi Restaurant in Gainesville, Florida. Take a look: The Midnight Heart Cypress bar fronts were finished with WOCA Diamond Oil. Our good friend Nancey Jones at Level Architecture was the lead designer. The contractor […]
A New Chapter Begins Where the Sidewalk Ends…
Children’s book author, poet and songwriter Shel Silverstein lived in Key West for many years. While he passed away in 1999, his legacy lives on through some of his most popular works including Where the Sidewalk Ends, A Light in the Attic and The Giving Tree. In 2017, Hurricane Irma blew over two trees in […]
The Timeless Beauty of Old Growth Longleaf
Chinsegut Hill is a historic home constructed entirely out of old growth longleaf pine. The longleaf harvested for the construction likely came from the property it was built on. The entire floor on the ground level needed to be replaced and the Friends of Chinsegut Hill turned to Goodwin to provide replacement flooring. Goodwin milled […]