Guest Blogger Lindsay Barczuk on Respect For Nature And Passion For Wood March 7, 2008

RESPECT FOR NATURE AND PASSION FOR WOOD
MAKE FOR BEAUTIFUL FLOORS

I’m Lindsay Barczuk with the Denver Office of Carlisle Wide Plank Floors. I have to be honest and tell you that when I started with Carlisle, I didn’t know the difference between oak and birch, a strip hardwood floor or a wide plank floor. Now after more than three years, I’ve learned so much about how trees grow, how to selectively harvest timber, and what goes into making a long-lasting and beautiful floor.

Stable Boards Come From Responsible Harvesters

I’d like to take this opportunity to write a little about custom crafted wide plank floors and, more importantly,
what you need to know when you are looking to find a responsible provider of wide plank wood floors. Many consumers
view wood as a commodity, and while some companies treat it as such, others recognize that this natural resource is
much more than that. When you find a company that understands the value and beauty of wood, you will most likely
find that their procurement, manufacturing, and finishing techniques differ from the mass producers.