We search all over Europe for old beams and trusses, to give this wood a new life.
| Wood type: | Oak |
| Origin: | The Alps, Eastern Europe |
| Finish: | Unprocessed, brushed |
| Thickness: | Approx. 10 x 10 cm to 25 x 25 cm |
| Length: | Up to 10m on request |
| Availability: | In stock |
All over Europe, we hunt for old beams and trusses. We want to give this ‘written-off’ wood a new life. We bring the reclaimed timber beams to the Netherlands and process them into usable semi-finished timber, so that furniture makers have wood with character to work with.
On our travels through Europe, we often come across old, tumbledown barns, farmhouses and even castles. Some of these buildings have stood empty for years, and their owners often find demolishing them too much trouble. We take a close look at the wood and usually find plenty of parts that can still be used. Besides the wall cladding, the beams and trusses are often still in good condition. We then talk to the owners and bring the usable wood back to the Netherlands.
The furniture makers we work with use the processed beams and trusses for all kinds of furniture, such as:
The beams are also often used for oak-frame canopies, summer houses and other features around the home.
When the beams and trusses arrive, they're often still very dirty. We clean them first and then remove the nails. Once they're clean, we have two ways of turning them into usable timber. The first is brushing, which brings out the cracks and seams that the years have left in the wood and gives it a warm, atmospheric look. The other common technique is planing. After that, we can cut them to size for you.
table
bathroom
kitchen
TV unit
accessories
Planning to get to work with our beams or trusses yourself? You can buy them directly from us. Request our price list or simply get in touch. You're welcome to buy just a single beam.
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