Reclaimed Antique Flooring: Distressed Heart Pine

Every Mountain Lumber reclaimed product is more distinct than its newly-sawn counterpart and our distressed heart pine grades are no exception. European settlers and their descendants prized the Longleaf Pine for its strength, beauty and abundance. Sadly, decades of deforestation and overharvesting have nearly eradicated this great species. Fortunately, the wood once used to build America is still available through reclamation. Following the Civil War, mills and factories were built along the East Coast using massive heart pine beams. Every year, more and more of these 19th century facilities become slated for demolition. Prior to demolion, Mountain Lumber rescues thousands of board feet of heart pine that would otherwise be sent to a landfill.

Our Authentic Distressed and Weathered Antique grades showcase the natural and man-made beauty of this antique wood. These grades feature a natural deep patina that is enhanced by a raised grain, worn spots and original sawmarks that were created over a century ago.