Antique Reclaimed Barnwood Siding, Beams, and Cabinets
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WNEP's Home and Backyard
Benedict Antique Lumber & Stone is a small company that builds custom
Timber Frame homes. We can construct your new home from our inventory of antique hand hewn beams reclaimed from the
18th and 19th century
that have endured the
rugged climate of the Northern Tier of Pennsylvania. This incredibly strong
lumber is used to
remodel or build elegant new homes and offices
which desire
a historic feel. The recovered wood can also be used to repair existing structures
from the period. Reclaimed beams
serve as a solid foundation in new construction
and recovered planks transform into stylish hardwood flooring. Pollutants and
deforestation have lessened the strength of modern lumber, but reclaimed antique
timber grew slower with tighter growth rings that have with stood generations of
heavy farm machinery and catastrophic storms.
Recent Barnwood Home Project






What is a Barn/Home Conversion? A barn/home conversion is an antique timber frame that has been disassembled, tagged and blueprinted, then altered, relocated and reassembled as a home, garage, or office. Click here to see a list of our current barn frames.
See a Barn/Home Conversion in Action. Benedict Antique Lumber and Stone recently erected a new home made from a Hand-Sawn Hemlock barn frame. We can install beams in remodeling projects and new construction. View a gallery of images as the Benedict Antique Lumber and Stone staff completes another barn/home conversion.
Methodically timber frames are dismantled, mortise notches, tennon
integrity, and overall beam condition are inspected. Necessary adjustments are made
replacing rejected beams in the frame or alterations, adding/removing
bents and bays to adjust to size. Customizing every
frame can be done from adding floors to adding dormers.
How much work is involved? Dismantling and converting frames is very labor intensive and ultimately it reflects in the cost of all reclaimed materials. Benedict Antique Lumber and Stone uses its own equipment, mill, and manpower, which helps to keep pricing competitive.
We invite you to compare the prices of our unique, reclaimed, antique materials and services.