On Trend: Reclaimed Oak Flooring Reclaimed oak has quickly become the new must-have flooring choice of the year and we know why! It can offer a variety of looks for any home from rustic barnwood (pictured above) to refined. It is more than its good looks that makes oak flooring a great choice for
From Flooded to Fabulous: A Remodel Done Right
A home remodel can seem like a big job, especially after something tragic like a flood. However, it can also highlight why choosing quality products can make a huge difference. The owners of Albany Woodworks, Richard and Judith Woods, experienced this when a freak rainstorm caused unprecedented flooding from Baton Rouge to New Orleans in 2016.
Restoring the History of Louisiana
One of the most infamous buildings of Louisiana is the whimsical Old Baton Rouge State Capitol. Built in the mid 19th century, the architects constructed it to look and function as a castle. This earned it the nickname “Castle of Baton Rouge” or “Louisiana Castle”. It acted as a functioning government building until 1932 when
Reclaimed pine beams with a history of Blues
The unexpected history of reclaimed pine beams… Albany Woodworks’ CEO, Richard Woods, recently set off on a journey to Greenwood, MS. His goal was to acquire reclaimed pine beam stock for his flooring business. What he ended up finding was a far more interesting story than the typical wood purchase. The building Woods inspected was
The Many Faces of Dirty Top Pine
Dirty top pine is a hugely popular choice when it comes to home remodeling or building new, and we know why! The rich color of this reclaimed wood flooring comes from two hundred years of original patina. It’s rustic beauty fits in a multitude of room styles and applications. Flooring (Pictured Above) Albany Woodworks’ Orleans