Reclaimed lumber and rustic wood timbers come from old barns and old warehouses. They are the source for massive wood beams, “barn beams”, from old growth pine, douglas fir, white oak and many other wood varieties that are prized for their color, size, strength and dense, straight grain.
Antique wood beams are perfect for architectural trusses, [...]
Halloween costume? Check. Goody bag? Check. A head full of safety tips? Safety tips? Yes, safety tips. Before letting your little trick-or-treater loose this Halloween, make sure he or she is armed with a checklist of “dos” and “don’ts” that will make for a safe and fun-filled night for all.
Recommendations for parents and children:
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The “Miraculous Staircase” is twenty-two feet high, has thirty-three steps forming two complete circular turns of 360 degrees each – without a center support. There were absolutely no nails used. The entire structure is held together with wooden pegs. The hardwood is spliced in seven places on the inside, and in nine on the [...]
by Good Millwork on August 28, 2008
in Shutters
Whether you’re combating afternoon sun, spicing up the front of the house for that little bit of additional curb appeal or concerned with summer storms, Good Millwork’s craftsmen can design, engineer and hand build the shutter that is right for you.
For over 15 years we’ve manufactured exterior wooden shutters for coastal applications. Manufactured [...]
Over the last ten years, technology has allowed knife grinding, the art of geometry and metal fabrication, to go from “close enough” to an “exact science”. The integration of CAD, CNC machines and a commitment to database management has allowed Good Millwork to reduce profile production from hours to minutes.
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“Deadhead” or “Sinker” are terms used to describe virgin old-growth cypress logs that have been under water since the early 1800’s. Known for being insect and rot resistant a more scientific term for it may be “anaerobicaly cured”. Whatever you call it, it’s good stuff.
Although the outside decomposes after being underwater and buried in [...]