RUSTIC MANTELS AND CORBELS
Making a great architectural statement can be as simple and inexpensive as incorporating one of our distinctive vintage reclaimed mantel and corbel combinations in your fireplace surround. Our recycled, rustic mantels and corbels are available in most species and surface appearances including reclaimed Douglas fir, redwood, cedar, and recycled live edge and hand hewn barn beams. In addition to using them under mantels, vintage corbels can be used mounted on the wall below horizontal truss members and flat ceiling beams to add more dimension to the design. Our unique articulating band saw allows us to cut almost any pattern you can dream up in widths up to 16". For vintage corbel pattern suggestions, please refer to the diagram located at the bottom of the page.	Recycled Timber & Beams Antique Planking & Decking Reclaimed Wood Flooring Old Wood Millwork Architectural Hardware Salvage Rustic Mantels & Corbels
Once you have decided on the species, appearance and size of your mantel and corbels, you can either call the office with your requirements or fill out the online quote form by clicking on the"Get Quote" icon adjacent to the species and appearance you prefer. We will do our best to return the quote the same business day.

RECLAIMED DOUGLAS FIR MANTELS

AS IS SANDED DOUGLAS FIR Get Quote   AS IS SANDED DOUGLAS FIR AS IS SANDED DOUGLAS FIR - The As Is Sanded mantel starts with a rough sawn brown or gray timber which is then cut to length and lightly sanded reducing the splinters but retaining the original golden brown patina characteristic of aged Douglas fir. The surface may have some degree of character marks which result from the nails and bolts we remove and checking resulting from air drying. AS IS SANDED DOUGLAS FIR

SAWN DOUGLAS FIR Get Quote   SAWN DOUGLAS FIR SAWN DOUGLAS FIR - A fresh sawn appearance is created by putting the timber on our horizontal band saw and removing the original face on all four sides. We can take an extremely bowed or twisted timber and create a perfectly straight piece although somewhat smaller than the original. The appearance of the final product will be similar to that of re-sawn green timber although it will usually retain some degree of character marks and checking in the surface. Material slated to be hand hewn or sanded can be saw sized straight first to facilitate installation. Bolt holes can be plugged prior to sawing to minimize the character marks. The sawn appearance works well with contemporary architecture. SAWN DOUGLAS FIR

ROUGH SANDED DOUGLAS FIR Get Quote   ROUGH SANDED DOUGLAS FIR ROUGH SANDED DOUGLAS FIR - An undulating, weathered appearance can be created using a special sander with a variety of sanding discs. We grind and sand the surface removing most of the original patina/paint and round the edges unevenly. This can then be sandblasted after installation to enhance the character. The sanding can be done on the timber as is, or the timber can be saw sized four sides prior to the sanding to straighten and provide uniform sizing. ROUGH SANDED DOUGLAS FIR

HAND HEWN DOUGLAS FIR Get Quote   HAND HEWN DOUGLAS FIR HAND HEWN DOUGLAS FIR - Using broad axes, adz axes, draw knives, and special sanders we can create an authentic hand hewn appearance as if it was recovered right off the farm. The material may retain its original character with twisting and checking, or can be sawn first to create a perfectly straight piece prior to adzing. Applying our proprietary finish really enhances the antique character of this product. HAND HEWN DOUGLAS FIR

SURFACED DOUGLAS FIR Get Quote   SURFACED DOUGLAS FIR SURFACED DOUGLAS FIR - A surfaced appearance similar to that on new lumber can be provided. Surfacing dry reclaimed timber tends to blow out loose knots when passing through the planer. This may require some doctoring on your part prior to the installation, filling the resulting holes. Alternatively, most beams can be surface sanded to achieve the same effect without damaging the knots. SURFACED DOUGLAS FIR

RECLAIMED HAND HEWN BARN BEAM MANTELS

HAND HEWN BARN BEAMS Get Quote   HAND HEWN BARN BEAMS HAND HEWN BARN BEAMS - We inventory a huge selection of authentic hand hewn barn beams which are salvaged from antique structures such as barns and cabins dating back to the 1800’s. The material is a mix of hardwoods, (primarily white oak), which the original builder would have harvested from the original forest adjacent to the building site. The beams are usually square, hand hewn on four sides and contain the original mortise and tenon holes and pegs. The beams will have an existing gray patina which can be lightly sanded to reveal a rich brown patina just below the surface. HAND HEWN BARN BEAMS

SAWN BARN BEAMS Get Quote   SAWN BARN BEAMS SAWN BARN BEAMS - Barn beams were also created using a circular saw mill. Although the vintage might not be as old, like the hand hewn beams above these beams usually have a gray surface which can be lightly sanded to result in a mellow brown patina. The surface will retain the circular saw marks. SAWN BARN BEAMS

LIVE EDGE BARN BEAMS Get Quote   LIVE EDGE BARN BEAMS LIVE EDGE BARN BEAMS - Live edge barn beams were created by hand hewing two opposing sides of the tree, leaving the round exterior on the two edges, usually with the bark still attached. These were typically used as floor joist in the barns and cabins. Once the bark has been removed, the cambium layer is exposed and contrasts beautifully with the hand hewn sides. These mantels are typically created by cutting one edge off to facilitate installation leaving two hand hewn surfaces and one rounded edge. The availability of rectangular mantels is usually not a problem with this product. LIVE EDGE BARN BEAMS

RECLAIMED REDWOOD MANTELS

AS IS SANDED REDWOOD Get Quote   AS IS SANDED REDWOOD AS IS SANDED REDWOOD - The As Is Sanded mantel starts with a rough sawn brown or gray timber which is then cut to length and lightly sanded reducing the splinters but retaining the original reddish brown patina characteristic of aged redwood. The surface may have some degree of character marks which result from the nails and bolts we remove and checking resulting from air drying. AS IS SANDED REDWOOD

SAWN REDWOOD Get Quote   SAWN REDWOOD SAWN REDWOOD - A fresh sawn appearance is created by putting the timber on our horizontal band saw and removing the original face on all four sides. We can take an extremely bowed or twisted timber and create a perfectly straight piece although somewhat smaller than the original. The appearance of the final product will be similar to that of re-sawn green timber although it will usually retain some degree of character marks and checking in the surface. Material slated to be sanded can be saw sized straight first to facilitate installation. Bolt holes can be plugged prior to sawing to minimize the character marks. The sawn appearance works well with contemporary architecture. SAWN REDWOOD

HAND HEWN REDWOOD Get Quote   HAND HEWN REDWOOD HAND HEWN REDWOOD - Using broad axes, adz axes, draw knives, and sanders we can create an authentic hand hewn appearance as if it was recovered right off the farm. The material may retain its original character with twisting and checking, or can be sawn first to create a perfectly straight piece prior to adzing. Hand hewn redwood has its own unique, wonderful appearance. HAND HEWN REDWOOD

SURFACED REDWOOD Get Quote   SURFACED REDWOOD SURFACED REDWOOD - A surfaced appearance similar to that on new lumber can be provided. Surfacing dry reclaimed timber tends to blow out loose knots when passing through the planer. This may require some doctoring on your part prior to the installation, filling the resulting holes. Alternatively, most beams can be surface sanded to achieve the same effect without damaging the knots. SURFACED REDWOOD

RECLAIMED JARRAH WHARF TIMBER MANTELS

AUSTRALIAN JARRAH Get Quote   AUSTRALIAN JARRAH AUSTRALIAN JARRAH - Straight from Sydney Harbor, reclaimed Jarrah wharf timbers make a wonderful addition to your fireplace surround. Like the other species, you can have the mantel re-manufactured with a new surface appearance which will bring out the red tone or simply lightly sand the existing surface leaving a rich brown patina. Sizes are very limited in this product. AUSTRALIAN JARRAH

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