Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Texas Architectural Timbers New & Antique Architectural Wood Building Materials ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://txarchtimbers.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Hybrid Timber Frame Project at Logan Martin Lake](https://txarchtimbers.com/2025/02/hybrid-timber-frame-project-at-logan-martin-lake/) - At Texas Architectural Timbers, we take pride in supplying exceptional specialty building materials that bring architectural visions to life. One of our recent projects, a stunning hybrid timber frame home on a private island at Logan Martin Lake, Alabama, showcases the beauty, strength, and craftsmanship that timber framing can offer. Project Overview This remarkable home, - [Reclaimed Timbers Project in Northern Texas](https://txarchtimbers.com/2024/05/reclaimed-timbers-project-in-northern-texas/) - We visited one of our ongoing projects last week and wanted to share some progress images of this impressive residence. Location is in Grayson County, Texas an hour North of Dallas. Scope of work required hundreds of Antique Hand Hewn Mixed Hardwood Timbers. The majority of timbers were re-sawn at mill on one face to - [The Advantages of Building With Reclaimed Timbers](https://txarchtimbers.com/2022/12/the-advantages-of-building-with-reclaimed-timbers/) - Antique and distressed building materials can add character and charm to any construction project, whether it be a new home build or a renovation project. These materials not only provide an attractive and unique aesthetic, but they also offer a range of practical benefits. One benefit of using antique and distressed building materials is that - [Distressed Timbers](https://txarchtimbers.com/2019/02/distressed-timbers/) - We feature our heavy timber truss projects on a regular basis but we also provide heavy timbers associated with our trusses as well as whole house loose timber and rafter packages. Many of our customers and their clients desire reclaimed timbers for their projects but the associated cost, the limitations in available sizes and proportions and the difficulty - [Heavy Timber Trusses and Timber Frames Overview](https://txarchtimbers.com/2018/11/heavy-timber-trusses-and-timber-frames-overview/) - Obviously we are big fans of timber trusses and timber frames as architectural elements and appreciate the impact they can have on our customers’ projects. With a background in Custom Residential Architecture we can also assist in design, detail, joinery solutions and timber proportions if needed. This article is an attempt to give an overview - [Screened Porch - Fredericksburg](https://txarchtimbers.com/2018/12/screened-porch-fredericksburg/) - These are some follow-up pictures of our screened porch installation on a new house near Fredericksburg, Texas. We supplied Kiln Dried Clear Mixed Grain Alaska Yellow Cedar for the screen frame assemblies which occur with a steel frame. These images show the results immediately after treatment with weathering salts...this gives a uniform patina to our - [Truss Installation - Louisiana](https://txarchtimbers.com/2018/12/truss-installation-louisiana/) - Our project in Alexandria, La. is finally complete and installed and we is finally complete and installed and we couldn't be more pleased with the results. These 40'-0" long modified king post trusses were fabricated with Vacuum Kiln Dried #1 & Better FOHC Douglas Fir. They have a smooth finish and joinery is a mix of True Mortise and - [Winter 2018 Products Overview](https://txarchtimbers.com/2018/12/winter-2018-products-overview/) - Although we have been producing our E-letters for several years we wanted to provide a general overview of our products. If you have an interest in any specific product types or species, just let us know and we will forward additional information, images, samples, etc. Just to re-cap our history, we started our business in 2005 with - [Bark Edge Antique Oak Timbers](https://txarchtimbers.com/2011/05/bark-edge-antique-oak-timbers/) - These unique timbers were sawn or hewn to function as heavy floor joists in 100 year old barns, and this material lends itself well to "elegant rustic" styles. - [TAT Materials Used In Featured Project](https://txarchtimbers.com/2009/11/tat-materials-used-in-featured-project/) - Texas Architectural Timbers supplied Perma-chink siding for an 1850s-era pioneer-style getaway cabin in the Texas hill country, as featured in the October 2009 issue of Residential Design & Build magazine. - [The Janka Hardness Scale](https://txarchtimbers.com/2009/10/the-janka-hardness-scale/) - The Janka scale rates the relative hardness of wood. We have listed some of the most popular choices in wood flooring and included some more exotic species for your reference and comparison. - [Is Bamboo Flooring Really Green?](https://txarchtimbers.com/2009/01/is-bamboo-flooring-really-green/) - Bamboo flooring is becoming more popular as a sustainable and "green" alternative to wood materials. Is bamboo better? - [Top Ten Reasons to Use Our Antique Wood Mouldings](https://txarchtimbers.com/2009/01/top-ten-reasons-to-use-our-antique-wood-mouldings/) - Antique wood has many advantages over traditional building materials. Check out our list of reasons to consider antique timbers for your next project! Incorporate the beauty and density of first growth, century old wood Reclaimed wood is extremely stable and shrinkage is minimized Allows you to recreate classical profiles while providing LEED points for your - [2009 Product Line](https://txarchtimbers.com/2009/01/2009-product-line/) - New Kiln Dried Eastern White Pine Timbers milled to your specifications New Kiln Dried Douglas Fir Timbers - #1 and Select Grades. KD Southern Yellow Pine also available at very competitive pricing. Factory milled decorative cuts and finishes are available on Kiln Dried Products Mortise and Tenon Pegged Trusses as well as complete Timber Frames - [Why Consider Antique Wood?](https://txarchtimbers.com/2009/01/why-consider-antique-wood/) - Ageless Beauty Wood has always been a popular building material for the simple reason that its beauty adapts to time and changing styles and tastes. The buildings from which we get our reclaimed wood may have outlived their usefulness, but the wood is ready to serve for another 100 years. Antique reclaimed flooring and paneling - [Sustainably Harvested Hardwood Flooring](https://txarchtimbers.com/2008/09/sustainably-harvested-hardwood-flooring/) - Available in black walnut, cherry, red oak, white oak, and maple varieties. Available in character grades as well as select. see more products >> ## Pages - [Trusses](https://txarchtimbers.com/products/trusses/) - We supply Heavy Timber Truss Packages on a regular basis for both structural and decorative applications. There are two main types of joinery in trusses: the more common steel plated assembly and the traditional mortised and pegged assembly. Most of our truss projects are true mortised or mortised/steel hybrids but we can certainly fabricate traditional - [About Us](https://txarchtimbers.com/about-us/) - Created in 2005, Texas Architectural Timbers has evolved in to a firm which procures unique timber and timber-related products for residential and commercial clients. We have access to a wide variety of high quality new kiln dried materials as well as antique/reclaimed components. Located between San Antonio and Austin, we supply fine projects across Texas - [Laminated Timber Construction](https://txarchtimbers.com/products/laminated-timber-construction/) - Featured Projects - [Timbers](https://txarchtimbers.com/products/timbers/) - For our timber packages, we specialize in Vacuum Kiln Dried Eastern White Pine and Douglas Fir, Traditionally Kiln Dried Douglas Fir, Green Alaska Yellow Cedar and Green Western Red Cedar. We recommend Alaska Yellow Cedar for exposed exterior applications because of its superior natural rot resistance but we now can also have Borate Pressure Treatment - [Antique Timbers](https://txarchtimbers.com/products/antique-timbers/) - We have great sources for Antique Timbers in many different species. These can be provided as restoration timbers with original patina and textures or re-sawn to your specifications depending upon material. Species available include: Oak Eastern White Pine Douglas Fir Long Leaf Pine River Recovered Long Leaf Pine River Recovered Cypress In addition to these - [Contact Us](https://txarchtimbers.com/contact-us/) - Texas Architectural Timbers 5446 Arroyo LuisBulverde, TX 78163 txarchtimbers@gmail.com Daniel Wilkes 210.385.4926 - [Customers](https://txarchtimbers.com/customers/) - Below are just a few of our customers. Contact info is available upon request. Image Homes LtdNick Burkhalter Builders Homes by MorningstarRobert Allison Custom Homes - [Texture Finishes](https://txarchtimbers.com/texture-finishes/) - We have a variety of distressed texture finishes available for our timber products: Antique Circular Sawn Antique Circular Sawn with Golden Oak Stain Finish Antique Circular Sawn with White Oak Finish Antique Circular Sawn and Weathered Antique Hewn and Weathered Antique Weathered Skip Sanded (Eastern White Pine only) - [Timber Frames](https://txarchtimbers.com/products/timber-frames/) - We also specialize in stand-alone timber framed structures such pavilions, pergolas and barns. The same parameters described for trusses above apply for these structures as well. Our typical timber frame is fabricated from Eastern White Pine or Douglas Fir. Other species such as Cypress and Alaska Yellow Cedar are available but are incrementally more expensive. - [Truss Gallery](https://txarchtimbers.com/gallery/) - If you are looking to enhance your next project, check out our wide range of available timber truss designs. - [Shakes & Shingles](https://txarchtimbers.com/products/shakes-shingles/) - [Structures](https://txarchtimbers.com/structures/) - Timber Frame Structures Eastern White Pine Douglas Fir Red Oak Antique Structures Erection Services Log Structures Reworked Antique Structures Hearthstone Appalachian Full Scribe (Round) - [Blog](https://txarchtimbers.com/blog/) - [Special Items](https://txarchtimbers.com/special-items/) - The following unique / rare items are available for a limited time. Contact us for more details. Antique Decorative Tin Paneling We now have access to this unique antique decorative tin paneling. Approx 1,500 square feet of 2' x 8' panels (as shown). All with faded pale yellow paint. Western Red Cedar This Western Red - [Products](https://txarchtimbers.com/products/) - Antique Oak and other hardwood Barn Timbers – with original Axe Hewn or Sawn Finish. We can also provide this material re-sawn to your specifications. Antique Douglas Fir, Long Leaf Pine, and Cypress Timbers – Restoration or Re-sawn Reclaimed Flooring milled from Antique Timbers – Oak, Shagbark Hickory, Chestnut, Eastern White Pine as well as - [News](https://txarchtimbers.com/news/) ## Categories - [Uncategorized](https://txarchtimbers.com/category/uncategorized/) - [Products](https://txarchtimbers.com/category/products/) - [News](https://txarchtimbers.com/category/news/) - [Projects](https://txarchtimbers.com/category/projects/) - [Reclaimed Materials](https://txarchtimbers.com/category/reclaimed-materials/)