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Discovery Architectural Antiques

Antique beams

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Discovery Architectural Antiques is the largest operation of its kind in the Southern USA. We stock nearly everything imaginable that can be salvaged from old homes and buildings including antique stained glass, doors, windows, flooring, siding, beams, shiplap, posts, lighting, tin ceiling, tubs, sinks, and one of the best collections of Antique door hardware to be found anywhere. We have over 130,000 square feet of inventory under roof, the main showrooms alone take up five buildings in downtown Gonzales, Texas. We hope this web page will help give you some idea of what we have but please realize, since we have well over a million items in stock, it only shows a tiny sample of what we offer at any moment in time.

Located in Gonzales, Texas. 830-672-2428 swk@discoverys.net Be sure to scroll down, long pages on every page, lots of pictures to see. for a faster downloading page go to www.discoverys.info

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We stock beams from 4"x4" to 18"x24" and from short lengths to as long as 52'. Above is a fresh cut with an oiled spot to show what the oiled color will be.

Antique long leaf pine flooring made from antique beams. Beams in Oak, Poplar, Hickory, Fir, and White Pines usually in stock. Fresh sawed to custom sizes if desired. Hand Hewn beams in Oak, Pine, Poplar, Cedar, and Hickory Hand Hewn with original mortise holes and tendons.

Hemlock beams with Tung Oil to bring out their darker color. Long leaf pine beam with some Tung oil to bring out its great color and grain. Some of the many stacks of lumber we keep on hand and under roof.

Looking for building materials that will set your house apart from the rest? Perhaps you remember the old hardwood flooring at Grandma's house. If it is vintage wood you are looking for, we probably have a good supply of what you need. Not only do we stock thousands of square feet of long leaf pine flooring, beaded board, and shiplap, but we also carry dimensional lumber and up to 52 ft. beams. Thanks to our onsite mill, we can custom cut lumber out of beams and will soon be able to mill flooring onsite as well.

Key Benefits

	Antique beams are more dense and stable than new wood, won't shrink and crack after installation..
	Antique beams can often carry higher loads (weight) than new wood of the same size.
	Antique beams have a look that can not be duplicated with new wood for less than the cost of the real thing.

Pricing: Beams are sold per board foot 1 bd. ft. = 144 cubic inches

example: 6" x6" beams is 36 inches per inch or 3 board feet per linear foot. Beams over 16' and 20' are generally more expensive.

Pricing varies based on age, length, color, size, availability, and other considerations.

Description	Price
Antique Hand hewn Oak beams 6"x6"+	$6+ per board foot
Rough sawn Antique Oak beams	$4.50+ per board foot
Reclaimed Northern Pine and Hemlock beams (quality, length)	$4.50+ per board foot
Long Leaf Pine Beams	$4.5+ per board foot
Antique Fir beams	$4+ per board foot
Antique Cypress beams	$5+ per board foot

Tiny Texas Houses

The first of the Tiny Texas Houses coming off the line. See Tiny Texas House page for more pictures. These are made from 95% vintage materials, yet the electric, plumbing, and insulation is new. The ultimate in Green building and a home that will last another hundred years without the modern home out gassing and environmental issues. This is what you do for fun when you get tired of just stacking up vintage lumber and Architectural Antiques. Finished model pictures will be done for next week.

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