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What Does Sanding Do to Barnwood?
Take a look at a sampling of Trestlewood barnwood lumber products, before and after sanding.

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Q: What is the Best Way to Install a Trestlewood Mantel (or Siding or Flooring or...)?
Trestlewood does not get involved on the installation end of things and is, therefore, not the best source of information about installation methods, etc.

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What is Wane?
Wane defined; wane can help make some nice rustic products.

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Barnwood Shiplap Options
Barnwood Shiplap products can be classified based on whether the shiplap was added before or after the lumber was weathered. Introducing a batch of NatureAged Shiplap lumber whose shiplap was added prior to weathering.

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Where Can I Get Painted Barnwood Without the Lead?
Trestlewood's NatureAged Painted Barnwood provides an ideal combination of cool, authentic look and no lead.

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Porcupines Cast a Vote for Salty Fir
Porcupines, deer, moose and other animals like the salt in Trestlewood II ("Salty Fir") products.

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What are Live Edges?
Live (natural) edges can make for some really cool mantels, lumber, etc.

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Should Reclaimed Lumber Be Edged?
Some potential advantages and disadvantages of edging are summarized.

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What are the Advantages of Pressure Washing Reclaimed Timbers and Lumber?
Pressure washing reclaimed timbers and lumber can be a great way to increase color consistency and bring out brown tones.

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What are the Differences Between Circle-Sawn, Band-Sawn and Planed (S4S) Textures?
Photos and descriptions of circle-sawn, band-sawn and planed (S4S) textures.

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Check Out Some Cool Reclaimed Wood Shelving
One of our customers made some cool shelves out of Trestlewood's 4x13 Willamette Character timbers.

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Looking to Reduce the Cost of a Reclaimed Wood Siding, Ceiling or Other Project?
Using unmilled lumber in lieu of milled lumber can often be one of the easiest ways to significantly reduce the costs of a reclaimed wood or other unique wood installation.

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