This is board that has been sheltered inside the barn from the harsh elements. Almost always paint-free, more uniform in character and less scarred that its exterior counterpart. It carries a unique, rustic authenticity that is almost impossible to duplicate with modern methods. Rich patina, original saw marks and time-worn surfaces marks this highly desireable lumber. Typically mixed species, eastern white pine, hemlock and other northern softwood species..
Due to its sheltered location inside the barn, this material generally retains its original dimensions.
BROWN BOARD
Originally hay loft/mow floor, granary board and/or interior siding, BROWN BOARD is typically available in full thickness (approx. 4/4″) or thin board (1/2″ to 3/4″). This material can also be produced by re-sawing or splitting original joist or rafter stock resulting in one original face and one fresh sawn face. Brown board is commonly re-purposed as flooring, wall or ceiling paneling, furniture and cabinetry. Widths range from about 5″ to 12″ (sometimes wider) and lengths from 4′ to about 15′ (rarely longer).
DIMENSIONAL LUMBER
This includes material that generally made up the structure of the barn (other than the large hand-hewn or sawn timbers), typically joists, rafters, studs and braces. This is full dimension lumber, usually full thickness (2″, 3″ and 4″) and full width (4″,6″, 8″, etc.), lengths in the 12’+ range. This material exhibits a rich, warm aged surface and visible saw marks.
THRESHING FLOOR
Typically 2″ thick and 10″ and wider (but not usually exceeding 14″, in the past we have seen boards up to 32″ wide!). Predominately Eastern White Pine or Eastern Hemlock, it is typically the main flooring material of the barn. It shows significant wear but unmatched character, it is highly desirable and is popular for harvest tables, benches, counter tops and is sometimes re-purposed as rustic plank flooring.