Antique Heart Pine was originally harvested years ago from the Longleaf pine trees. The Longleaf pines a unique member of the pine tree family which once dominated the forests that stretched from our southeastern coast and on west to east Texas. Longleaf pine lumber was prized for being straight, long grained, durable and beautiful.
Antique Heart Pine is famous for its rich gold to amber tones.
Longleaf Heart Pine lumber was used for the construction of industrial buildings throughout the Atlantic states, it’s incredible strength and availability made it the steel I-beam of its day.
Longleaf Pines were replaced with faster growing species, and its natural range has been drastically reduced to isolated pockets in the Southeastern US in nature preserves and national forests. Reclaimed Heart Pine flooring is an environmentally friendly way to ensure this species and its great impact on America’s growth can live on for future generations, as a floor in your home.
Antique Heart Pine is harder than modern pine lumber comparable to Red Oak and is also quite stable in use.