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E.T. Moore Manufacturing, Inc.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

E.T. Moore Manufacturing, Inc., established in 1969 and based in Richmond, Virginia, specializes in processing reclaimed heart pine and other antique woods into flooring, lumber, mouldings and architectural components. The company obtains salvaged timbers, evaluates material characteristics and performs denailing, sawing, grading, dimensional preparation and final milling. Its offerings also include old-growth Tidewater red cypress, beams, mantels, paneling, shelving and selected specialty and new-growth woods. Reclaimed and new-growth materials are separate product lines and should not be treated as interchangeable.

Of particular interest to historic preservation is the connection between differentiated wood stock and the ability to mill replacement components to specific requirements. Surviving floorboards, trim or other fabric may call for attention to species, grain orientation, heartwood content, widths, surface wear, fastener evidence or a moulding profile no longer readily available. E.T. Moore's published grading system, stock organization and custom profiling provide practical options for investigating material compatibility, subject to examination of the individual project and available wood.

PRIMARY PRODUCT SCOPE

• Reclaimed Heart Pine Flooring: Select Edge Grain, Select, No. 1, No. 2 and All Heart Nail Hole Grades
• Additional Heart Pine Selections: Tidewater, Original Finish and Circle Sawn
• Reclaimed and Antique Flooring in Other Species, Subject to Available Stock
• Reclaimed Heart Pine and Specialty Lumber for Architectural Fabrication
• Old-Growth Tidewater Red Cypress Lumber and Specialty Components
• Custom Architectural Mouldings, Millwork, Trim and Panel Profiles
• Door and Window Trim, Casings, Baseboards, Cornices and Chair Rails
• Tongue-and-Groove Flooring, Beadboard, Shiplap and Wall or Ceiling Paneling
• Handrails, Stair Treads and Associated Wood Components
• Reclaimed Beams, Timbers, Mantels and Shelving
• Wood Skins and Surface Materials Retaining Original Timber Character
• Selected New-Growth and Specialty Wood Products and Wood Finishes

MATERIALS, GRADING & SELECTION

Reclaimed heart pine is E.T. Moore's principal material specialization. The company's published grades distinguish heartwood proportion, grain orientation, growth-ring density, knots, nail-hole content and surface appearance. Its Select Edge Grain, Select and other grade descriptions give architects and contractors a more useful starting point than the general description "antique pine." Original Finish material retains aspects of a timber's previous surface character, while other grades are selected for comparatively uniform grain or a more pronounced record of earlier industrial use. These are company-defined grading criteria; actual appearance, dimensions and compatibility must be assessed for the proposed lot.

The company's other published reclaimed woods include cypress, Eastern white pine, spruce, hemlock, Douglas fir, redwood and additional hardwoods or softwoods. Old-growth Tidewater red cypress is especially relevant to selected exterior and architectural woodworking applications. E.T. Moore publishes species-specific grading and conditioning information for this material. Not every listed species is necessarily available in every dimension, profile or quantity; the reclaimed status of a particular offering also should be confirmed rather than inferred from a product-family name.

PROCESSING & CUSTOM MILLWORK

E.T. Moore describes an in-house workflow that begins with sorting and evaluating recovered timber, removing exposed metal, using metal detection for concealed fasteners and checking moisture before milling. Sawing, straight-lining, trimming, regrading and storage by size and grade prepare the stock for final manufacture. The company identifies specialized sawing equipment and moulding machinery among its Richmond operations. Its published wood-purchasing instructions distinguish the company's timber-processing work from demolition carried out by sellers or contractors.

Its architectural profile library includes flooring and panel joints, casings, base and crown mouldings, stops, chair rails, handrails and stair components. Custom profiles may be developed from existing samples, measured drawings or CAD information. This is useful where conventional stock profiles do not correspond to surviving historic millwork, although exact match, tooling, tolerances and material availability must be established for each commission.

HISTORIC PRESERVATION RELEVANCE

• Selection of Replacement Flooring by Species, Heartwood Content, Grain, Grade, Dimensions and Surface Character
• Custom Milling of Nonstandard Flooring and Tongue-and-Groove Profiles
• Reproduction or Close Matching of Existing Architectural Mouldings from Physical or Drawn Evidence
• Supply of Reclaimed Lumber for Repair and Compatible Replacement of Historic Wood Components
• Old-Growth Cypress for Selected Shingles, Siding and Other Exterior Wood Applications
• Retention of Reclaimed-Wood Surface Character Where Appropriate to the Preservation Design
• Material Selection for Adaptive Reuse and Rehabilitation of Older Buildings
• Review of Available Grades and Stock in Support of Project-Specific Specification and Sample Matching

These capabilities matter when a component has deteriorated beyond practical repair or when missing historic fabric must be replaced. The appropriate treatment still begins with assessment, retention and repair wherever feasible. A reclaimed material's age or appearance does not alone establish compatibility with a particular building; the preservation team must consider species, detailing, moisture behavior, structural conditions and the significance of the original work.

PROJECT TYPES & APPLICATIONS

• Historic Floor Repairs, Missing-Board Replacement and Compatible Extensions
• Architectural Trim, Window and Door Surrounds, Baseboards and Cornices
• Traditional Moulding and Panel-Profile Reproduction
• Historic Wood Shingles and Selected Exterior Cypress Components
• Stair and Handrail Components
• Historic House, Museum and Institutional Rehabilitation
• Adaptive Reuse of Industrial, Commercial and Residential Properties
• Reclaimed Beams, Mantels, Paneling and Architectural Interior Features

REPRESENTATIVE PRESERVATION PROJECTS

Maryland State House dome, Annapolis. E.T. Moore reports sourcing and milling nearly 10,000 reclaimed Tidewater cypress shingles in six widths for the 2022 dome restoration, using the existing shingle pattern to guide replacement production. Independent roofing-trade reporting identifies E.T. Moore Manufacturing among the participating manufacturers. The documented contribution was material supply and milling, not responsibility for the overall restoration. Manufacturer case study | Independent project reporting.

Wright Brothers National Memorial Visitor Center, North Carolina. In a company case study, E.T. Moore describes supplying custom-patterned reclaimed cypress for visitor-center work. The company's precise material quantities and project scope have not been independently corroborated. Manufacturer project account.

James Madison's Montpelier, Virginia. E.T. Moore's showcase reports providing old-growth Tidewater red cypress for roof-shingle work. The account is a company-reported supply example; Montpelier's mansion and Temple projects must not be conflated. Manufacturer showcase.

TECHNICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESOURCES

• Reclaimed Heart Pine Grades — grading criteria, appearance options and flooring families
• Reclaimed and Specialty Lumber — species and product catalog
• Old-Growth Tidewater Red Cypress — company-published material and conditioning information
• Architectural Mouldings and Profiles — product families and individual profile drawings
• Manufacturing Facility and Process — timber preparation, grading and milling workflow
• Wood Sourcing and Salvage Requirements — recovered-timber procurement and preparation boundaries
• Flooring Acclimation — environmental and handling considerations
• Flooring Installation Considerations — common preparation and installation issues
• Manufacturer Project Showcase — company-reported application photographs and descriptions

COMPANY NOTE

The availability, provenance, species, grades, dimensions, milling options, finishes, samples, structural properties, technical documentation and lead times of reclaimed materials depend on the actual stock and project requirements. Confirm current offerings and fabrication arrangements with E.T. Moore before specification or purchase. The company is based at 3100 North Hopkins Road, Suite 101, Richmond, Virginia 23224; telephone 804-231-1823; business inquiries through E.T. Moore's official contact page.