100yr old AZ Barnwood Mantel Project
May 2, 2017
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Updated: Aug 11, 2024
We don't meddle in barnwood and distressed looks very often so when we do, we make it count by using authentic 100yr old barnwood reclaimed from a ranch in Camp Verde, Arizona. Its not nearly as common to find quality Arizona barnwood and this was a special find because it was a roofing cross beam that had still been weathered mostly by sunlight but very little moisture which meant no rot or bugs.
Our friends at Northwest Woodworks helped us cut the beam to size using his Makita beam saw and he also fabbed up some steel brackets while we were doing demo and prepping the uneven red brick backing by patching concrete filler and attaching a wood backing to level it and provide consistent solid surface for mounting.
AZ Barnwood mantel beam with red brick AZ Barnwood mantel beam with red brick fire place in 1955 built home in Arcadia lite AZ Barnwood mantel beam with red brick fire place in 1955 built home in Arcadia lite Planed the back side of the beam to sit flush into the red brick gaps. Steel Mantel mounts into wood and mortar backing demo of original patched red brick mantel row If you cant have fun at work you can at least smash stuff.
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