Heritage Wood Collection
Heritage Wood
Heritage Wood Collection is available in domestic, exotic and reclaimed and green choices.
A unique aspect of natural wood is the fact that the color of the surface changes over time. Heritage Wood uses both domestic and imported wood species to manufacture your countertops. Any wood that is being over harvested or that is on any threatened or endangered species list is not used for fabrication.
With Heritage Wood, you can decide the look of your countertop through the different construction and joint styles complimented with the various edges available in many thicknesses.
Wood Characteristics
Color/Graining:
A unique aspect of natural wood is over time the color of the surface will change. This color change is caused by the wood’s exposure to light and air (oxidation) and will vary by wood specie. Variations in grain orientation may also cause color change. Color changes in wood are not defects and should be expected. Other characteristics of wood such as mineral streaks, small pieces of figure, knots and filled worm holes occur naturally and are part of this product.
Wood Movement:
Like all solid wood products, changes in humidity, temperature and other environmental factors will cause Heritage Wood countertops to seasonally expand and contract. Because of this, minor changes may occur in the countertop, but these are not considered defects and will vary by wood specie.
Applications
Heritage Wood can be used for and is not limited to the following:
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Kitchen Countertops
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Butcher Blocks
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Tops in coordination with granite, quartz or solid surface
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Vanity Tops
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Backsplashes
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Wall Material
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Bars
Heritage Wood can not be used for outside applications or fireplace hearths and surrounds.
Sink Options
To compliment your countertop, the following bowl options are available at Keystone Bowls:
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KeyStone® Granite Composite Undermount Bowls
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KeyStone® Solid Surface Undermount Bowls
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KeyStone® Stainless Steel Undermount Bowls
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KeyStone® China Vanity Bowl
Mounting of customer supplied bowls is also available.
For more information on mounting bowls to this product, refer to Heritage Wood Mounting Options.
Domestic Wood Choices - Heritage Wood Collection
Exotic Wood Choices - Heritage Wood Collection
Reclaimed and Green Choices - Heritage Wood Collection
Design Elements - Heritage Wood Collection
Edge Treatments
All edges available in all thicknesses unless noted.
Construction Styles
Plank Style:
Plank styles, often used in the tops of furniture, vary from 3” to 6” wide. They feature an open grain running parallel along the length of each top, showing off the grain to its best advantage. All full-length boards are edge-glued together.
Edge-Grain Style:
Butcher blocks are a wonderful example of the edge-grain style, which features a tighter, more consistent grain running parallel along the length of each top and a slightly darker color. In order to create edge-grain surfaces, full-length boards (approximately 1 ¾” wide) are set on their sides and face glued together.
End-Grain Style (AKA Checkerboard):
Most chopping blocks used by chefs and serious cooks feature the end-grain style. End-grain is available in two types: “multi-species”, in which individual squares (approximately 1 ¾”) of wood are set corner-to-corner for gluing, and “single species”, in which individual squares are offset in a “running course” manner.
Joint Styles
Joints are used to create “L” or “U” Shapes. Wood grain direction is used to accent the size, shape and configuration of the countertops.
Rabbet Joint - A rabbet is an “L”-shaped groove cut across the side or end of a piece of wood. Heritage Wood recommends using a rabbet groove when the wood countertop butts a granite, quartz or solid surface top. This overlap will hide the dissimilar movement of the two surfaces and creates a seamless visual impact.
Custom Fit - Heritage custom-machines and fits all joints to ensure tight, flat seams.
T-Bolt Hardware - All joints are secured with T-Bolt hardware installed on the underside of the countertop.
Heritage Wood Collection - Bowl Mounting Options
Under mount bowls, stainless steel bowls, cast iron bowls, china, and composites are mounted to Heritage Wood one of two ways, A-mount or B-mount. Most bowls can be mounted either way; however some bowls can only be mounted one way. Please consult the manufacturer or Blume’s® for options.
A-Mount
B-Mount
Heritage Wood Care and Maintenance
Daily Care of Your Countertop
Taking care of your new countertop is easy. Simply follow these simple steps:
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To clean and disinfect your top, use a vinegar/water solution that is approximately 20% white vinegar. Do NOT use ammonia-based cleaners as over time they will soften and cloud the finish.
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The top can also be wiped down with a mild, ammonia-free detergent, such as warm soap and water. Rinse the top with clean water and let dry. After it is dry, mist the top with the vinegar solution and let dry.
Preventative Care
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Do not leave standing water on your countertop for long periods of time.
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To minimize cut marks on the surface of your countertop, use of a cutting board is recommended.
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Trivets and hot pads must be used when placing hot skillets, pans, or other heat generating appliances on the surface.
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The top is marred by deep scratches, cut marks (if you are using the top for food preparation), discoloration of the finish by a chemical, etc.
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Some of the oil has rubbed off during the course of everyday use and cleaning.
Re-Oiling Your Top
The two most common reasons to re-oil your wood countertops are:
It is time to re-oil when setting a cold drink on the top creates a faint discoloration (water ring). How long it will take before you will need to re-oil depends on how heavily the countertop is used. With moderate use, the top should be re-oiled every twelve months to three years.
Green Options for The Heritage Wood Collection
Heritage Wood has a long-standing commitment to forestry conservation and sustainable forestry practices. Our Green Forestry Practice applies to both domestic and reclaimed wood. All of our North American hardwoods come from sustainability managed forests.
Sustainable forest management (SFM) is the management of forests according to the principles of sustainable development. Sustainable forest management uses very broad social, economic and environmental goals. A range of forestry institutions now practice sustainable forest management using a variety of methods and tools that have been tested over time.
Reclaimed Wood:
All of our reclaimed wood is certified by Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) as eco-friendly. Heritage reclaims wood from original US sources including barns, factories, warehouses, textile mills, gristmills and other commercial buildings.
Reclaimed wood offers a chance to own a piece of history that is one of a kind. The lumber used to manufacture Heritage reclaimed wood tops was originally used in a variety of ways, in different areas of the country, different climates and can have a variation in the original cut of lumber.
Due to the variety of sources reclaimed wood come from, there will be some color variation even within a single species. Each board will have its own unique properties including weathering, filled in nail holes, and filled in worm holes. All of these variations add to the uniqueness and history of reclaimed lumber.
Bamboo:
Heritage Wood’s bamboos, as well as a variety of reclaimed wood species, satisfy the requirements for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED). Manufactured in China, the factory is centered in the middle of a sustainability harvested bamboo forest.
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