Classic Whitewashed
Classic Whitewashed barn wood offers the most distinct character of reclaimed lumber by maintaining the bright, natural look of family barns. Sourced mostly from Pennsylvania dairy farms, this barn wood has developed its greyish, white color from the lime wash used by farmers as a disinfectant to prevent grime and mildew. Classic whitewashed lumber is found in a variety of species—from oak and chestnut to hemlock and pine—depending upon what local farmers found readily available on their land at the time in which the barn was built.
Early dairy farmers used to say, “Too proud to whitewash and too poor to paint.” The effect that early farmers looked down on now provides a “chippy,” flaked look cherished in contemporary farmhouse and cottage designs.
Now considered refined and ornate, classic whitewashed barn wood has a weathered character that is unmatched for accent walls and ceilings.
Classic whitewashed lumber varies dependent on what is available in individual barns and wood sources. Inventory is cut to desired specifications upon request.
Width | commonly from 4-10”
Length | commonly from 6-16”
Thickness | commonly from 3/4", 5/8”, or 1/2”
Available Services | kiln drying, milling, edging
Surface Texture | condition as is reclaimed from barn
SIMILAR PRODUCTS
Mushroom Board
Sourced from wood boxes for growing mushrooms in Lancaster County, PA, "mushroom board" offers rich color tones and rugged, textured panels.
Grey Board
Named after the silvery finish that develops on hemlock wood after its exposure to natural elements, "grey board" presents a clean, modern look.
Weathered Siding
Weathered to rustic perfection, this barn wood siding tells the story of its unique time and place in a manner that cannot be "faux created."
Classic Whitewashed
Straight from Pennsylvania dairy farms that used a lime wash on their barns, "classic whitewashed" wood gives a bright, natural pop of character.
Brown Board
The true naturally aged patina of "brown board" reveals a variety of rich, warm, brown hues in species like oak and hickory.
Log Skins
These 2” log skins are carefully selected from only the finest hand-hewn barn beams on local Pennsylvania farms.
Red Barn Siding
This barn wood siding offers the classic "Americana" look of family barns in the northeast U.S. that were painted red with white trim.
