#weathered oak

Design ideas for a medium-sized cottage guest room with a light wood floor, white walls, and no fireplace

One of the best parts of our job is seeing the transformation that can take place when old, worn and weathered materials are re-imagined in a new form, and placed in a completely different setting.  Take for example barn beams that are removed from a decaying, crumbling structure, and then placed in a clean and contemporary modern office space.  Along the way those beams may go through many processes: de-nailing, re-sawing, ripping, planing, molding, etc. and emerge from other side as completely different looking products.  

Other times, simply juxtaposing a rough and rustic element in a unusual setting is enough to create a stunning, and eye-catching element.  The effect can be truly amazing!  We love helping clients find the "right" material for their space, and we love sharing the story of how that look came to be.

  Anthology Woods is comprised of experts in the industry.  We know how to connect the dots better than anyone else. We take pride in turning something old into something new.

From the barn beam to the boardroom.

From Low Brow to High Rise.

From the chicken house to the penthouse.

From down and dirty to high and mighty.

From rustic to modern. Dirty to clean. 

Anthology Woods can deliver.

We make it easy to integrate Anthology Woods into every element in your project. From inspiration to implementation Anthology Woods will make sure your job is done correctly. On time. On budget. For designers, architects, contractors, homeowners. For you.

Millboard

Millboard decking is virtually maintenance free and is the world’s finest 100% wood-free composite decking. With the incredible realistic look of natural timber, Millboard decking provides an external flooring solution without the hassles associated with traditional wood or composite products. Millboard composite deck has Best-In-Class slip resistance, zero splinters and never needs to be oiled or sealed – ever! All backed by an Industry leading 25Y Limited Residential Warranty.

Virtually Maintenance Free

Millboard decking contains no timber, nor any plastic! It’s totally non-porous – meaning it doesn’t absorb moisture, doesn’t shrink or expand like traditional decking or composites, & is highly stain resistant, spills won’t penetrate the surface!

No Mould, No Rot, No Algae

Because Millboard composite decking contains no timber fibres, there are no sugars to host mould or algae! Millboard deck is perfect for pools, beaches or wet areas where regular timber (or composites which typically contain timber or flour) will rot & decay over time.

Anti-Slip, No Splinters, UV Stable

Millboard’s unique Lastane surface is highly anti-slip in the wet – R11 Rated. Safe for young feet – You will never get any splinters or grain lift – ever! Plus the two-tone colour finish offers U.V. stability & is highly resistant to fading.

Weathered Oak & Carbonised Embered

At Anthology Woods our clients are frequently looking for a “gray-weathered” reclaimed wood look. I have to admit, it is really striking to see the silver/gray shimmering tone on an accent wall.  Depending on how the light hits it, a gray weathered wood wall can change colors and have an almost luminescent sheen at certain angles.  Truly marvelous!

However, over years of experimentation with different finish products and techniques, we have discovered that there is really no gray finish that can mimic what mother nature does best.  We have come close, and others may tell you they have perfected it…but if you compare products, you will find that natural weathering is in a class by itself.  And further, depending on the species of wood, distinctive surface character develops in the weathered grain lending depth and variation to color and texture which simply cannot be replicated.  Add in the natural oxide stains, fastener holes and surface checking and you have a truly distinctive and one of a kind aged patina product.

We recently completed a project using a combination of weathered tropical hardwoods sourced from two different decks slated for demolition.  While we are frequently able to source weathered barn boards of fir, pine, oak, and other domestic species, the customer was particularly interested in these recycled tropical boards because of their “wild” swirling grain.  After some sanding and buffing treatments to knock-down the rough edges, smooth the boards out and clean away debris and dirt, we added a square channel reveal.  The resulting effect was particularly stunning in their modern home installation.