We make it like they used to.

HOW COULD WE PICK JUST A FEW?

From board to board with every inch, wood organically changes in appearance, even within the same species.  Because we’re constantly discovering new sources and old techniques, what you see below is a selection of the woods we work with most.  And they’re just pictures, the start of a story we’d like to tell you more about.

THE MASSIE COLLECTION

Live Sawn White Oak utilizes a method of sawing from the past, that creates a style known as European cut, showcasing multiple grades yielding wider widths and longer lengths

THE BARISTA SERIES

Fumed
A reactive process that provides a multi-tonal aesthetic to wood. To learn more about the fuming process click on the arrow. 

Fumed (aka ‘Smoked’) wood has been exposed to ammonia gas. The ammonia reacts with the natural tannins in the wood and brings out a darker color, usually a grayish-brown. Fuming was an accidental discovery, made centuries ago in England after it was noticed that Oak boards stored in a stable had darkened from exposure to the ammonia fumes from horse urine.

Because the intensity of the reaction to the ammonia depends on the tannin content of the wood, each board reacts a little bit differently from the next. This creates color variation that can be more pronounced than if the wood were not treated or colored at all. In Europe, where fuming is a traditional technique that has been used for centuries, consumers are accustomed to this variation, but in the U.S., many people are unfamiliar with it and can be a bit surprised by how much variation can be present in the floor.

No matter how carefully the lumber is sourced, variation is inevitable. Even within a relatively small forest area, tannin content can vary dramatically, and it varies quite a bit even within the same log, depending on which portion is used.

Note that fumed/smoked Oak has a tendency to fade and amber slightly with exposure to light, similar to natural Walnut, which is a similar color. Customers who are worried about natural color change over time might consider a dark stain rather than a fumed/smoked color process, as traditional stains don’t tend to fade as much as naturally-occurring colors. Of course, the downside is that traditional stains don’t look this natural!

Many woodworkers of the Arts and Crafts era, during the times of Gustav Stickley, Greene & Greene and others, used fuming to give the Oak they used so commonly, a darker, richer look. It was fairly quick, inexpensive way to color their wood in a consistent manner that gave the wood an even better handling capability due to the depth of color penetration that was possible.

NEWLY SAWN DOMESTIC SERIES

HPCo has selected the best of what North America has to offer. HPCo sources raw materials from sustainable mills to produce a wide variety of options. Custom colors available in all species

RECLAIMED DISTRESSED FACE SERIES

The distressed face series retains the original Saw kerf and natural patina through a custom milling process known as hit and miss. This process adds to the unique characteristics of each plank making it a one of a kind floor. 

RECLAIMED REMILLED SERIES

The milled face series features a smooth surface while preserving all the attributes of reclaimed wood. 

EQUESTRIAN OAK REMILLED SERIES

The equestrian oak series is reclaimed from horse farms throughout the Virginia countryside. With over ten thousand horse farms in the state of Virginia, much of the old fencing is repurposed and turned into gorgeous, cost-effective flooring.

ANTIQUE HEART PINE SERIES

The antique heart series is reclaimed from textile buildings constructed from 1865 to around 1920. Offered in smooth and distressed faces. 

EUROPEAN WHITE OAK RENAISSANCE SERIES

The European oak series is sourced from the old forests of Germany, France and Poland. European oak lends itself to custom finishes and creative effects such as fuming and bleaching. Offered in two grades; prime and rustic. Known for wide widths and long lengths.

WALL AND CEILING CLADDING

BEAMS

Reclaimed Longleaf Heart Pine Structural Beams

Reclaimed Longleaf Heart Pine Structural Beams

Structural Beams available Painted, Milled Smooth or Wire-brushed

Circlesawn Beam

Circlesawn Beam

Solid Original Face Pine or other Softwood for Mantel - Inset, Reclamation in process

Hand-Hewn Beam

Hand-Hewn Beam

Solid Original Face Oak or other Hardwood for Mantel

Hand-Hewn and Circle Sawn Beams

Hand-Hewn and Circle Sawn Beams

Solid Original Face Oak used in Ceiling Application

Re-sawn Reclaimed Oak

Re-sawn Reclaimed Oak

Vaulted Kitchen Nook Ceiling using Solid Re-sawn Oak Beams

Re-sawn Reclaimed Oak

Re-sawn Reclaimed Oak

Custom Built Timber-frame Bents using Solid Reclaimed Oak for Living Room

Reclaimed Pine 3x12

Reclaimed Pine 3x12

Re-used Solid Beams as Faux Collar Ties leaving Original Face

Reclaimed Hand-Hewn Beam Wraps

Reclaimed Hand-Hewn Beam Wraps

Hand-hewn beams re-sawn and re-assembled for Beam Wraps for Exterior Application

White Oak Beam Wraps

White Oak Beam Wraps

Lock-Mitered Beam Wraps using Live Sawn White Oak

Walnut Beam Wraps

Walnut Beam Wraps

Lock-Mitered Beam Wraps using Character Grade Walnut in Two-Story Library

Oak Barn Beams

Oak Barn Beams

Original Face Circlesawn Oak Beams still in Barn

Heart Pine and Antique Oak Beams

Heart Pine and Antique Oak Beams

Smooth Milled Longleaf Heart Pine and Reclaimed Oak Purlins in Showroom - Assembled as Pergola

MILLWORK