Product: Altruwood Hand-Hewn Beams

Noah Kalina

Sourced from dismantled barns throughout New England and the Midwest, Altruwood’s Hand-Hewn Beams have the texture and marks of hand cuts. The timbers come in a range of nominal square and rectangular profiles typically between 6×6 and 14×14, and in lengths between 6′ and 26′. Custom sizes may be requested. Hardwoods (sample shown), which are generally darker brown, and softwoods, which are lighter brown, are available; they may be power washed (top half) to showcase their color or left in their original patina (bottom half). The wood may also be borate treated for insects. • altruwood.com

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Wanda Lau

Wanda Lau, LEED AP, is the former executive editor of ARCHITECT magazine. Along with 10 years of experience in architecture, engineering, and construction management, she holds a B.S. in civil engineering from Michigan State University, an S.M. in building technology from MIT, and an M.A. in journalism from Syracuse University's Newhouse School. Her work appears in several journals, books, and magazines, including Men's Health, ASID Icon, and University Business. Follow her on Twitter.

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