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8" Engineered Wall & Ceiling Paneling - 5,900 SF - Reclaimed Antique Hemlock - Pre-finish: UV Oil
Project: Francesca Zambello Residence, Cooperstown, New York

"Dear Doug - The hemlock is beautiful beyond imagining; such terrific warm color and interesting character. Mitch

Mitchell Owens - Decorative Arts and Antiques Editor at Architectural Digest: The International Design Authority"


Grand Antique Beech w/Puritan Pine Stain

"Doug - We love it! It’s the first thing people talk about when they come in and the last thing they talk about as they leave. I’d never trade this floor for something more modern.

Charlie & Anne McElroy - Pine Grove Bed & Breakfast - Skaneateles, New York"


Grand Antique Beech w/Dark Walnut Stain

"The floor is stunning and is truly one of the great focal points of our home.

M. & M. C. Martin - Hamilton, New York"


Grandpa's Woodshed Antique Softwood Flooring

""This has got to be the best barn board flooring I have ever seen; and the owners just love it!

Bill Harper - Harper Construction - Bear Camp Guest House at Savannah Dhu, Savannah, NY"


The following is an excerpt from an article published in The Post-Standard, Syracuse, New York

"There is something about old wood that satisfies the modern heart’s yearning to escape mass market uniformity. You can buy a calculator or a cell phone – the same one that somebody in China can buy; the same one that a million other people have – and that’s the beauty of the Industrial Age. It can provide for enough mass production to satisfy practical needs. But what people are dying to have are things that have unique character.

It’s not easy work, but I’m glad Doug’s out there doing it, because the products you can get are just incredible.

Andy Ramsgard - Ramsgard Architectual Design - Skaneateles, New York"

Mantel & Ceiling Beams

"Doug, The room turned out great and your product made all the difference.

Patrick Hart - Camillus, New York"


Grand Antique Ash Wall Paneling, Grand Antique Basswood V-grooved Ceiling Paneling, Basswood Mantel & Surround

"Doug, It’s beautiful! Your antique wood fits perfectly with the style of our new Four Season Room. Everyone who sees it loves it!

Paul & Kristine Hickey - Owasco Lake - Auburn, New York"


Pre-finished Roadhouse Flooring

"Doug, We are very pleased with our Levanna wood floor that was installed in our new downtown Kansas City office. We wanted the floor in our lobby to set the tone for the rest of the space. Mission accomplished! Thank you for creating such an amazing product.

Larry Hermansen - K & Company - Kansas City, Missouri"


Reclaimed Wormy Antique Basswood Countertop w/Fruitwood Stain

"Hello Doug — Wanted to let you know we installed the countertop and we are loving every minute of it; it's an amazing centerpiece for our kitchen and for conversation — truly beautiful! Thank you so much Doug.

Tommy & Amanda Ryan - Syracuse, New York"


Reclaimed Antique Hemlock Mantel w/Ogee Corbels

"Dear Doug, The mason finished putting up the mantel and stone veneer wall, and I must say it came out beautifully. The hemlock beam and corbels was a perfect choice for this stone wall, it just looks gorgeous! Many thanks, it was great working with you.

Jennie Sinnott - Ballston Lake, New York"


Resawn Old-growth White Oak Barn Timbers - Custom Sized for Interior Structural Display of Posts & Beams w/Mortise and Tenon Joinery

"Hi Doug, Thank you so much for the great photos (and very complimentary notes). It was our pleasure to meet you and to be able to show you the beams up close and personal. When we first talked with Todd about wanting beams we were looking for a design similar to what we had seen in a few architectural plans. We could never have imagined how that discussion would translate into such a beautiful structure.

It truly was a treat for us to get the gang together to recognize the talent of so many local crafts people and to celebrate the completion of a special construction project. We are thrilled with the finished product and want to share it with others.

Thank you for making the long trek out here - - we are awfully glad that you came!

Chris & Julie Collins - South Hadley, Massachusetts"


RE: Collin's Residence, South Hadley, MA - Resawn Old-growth White Oak Barn Timbers

"Doug, The resawn timbers look spectacular & I am super pleased with the end result.

Todd Cellura - Sovereign Builders, Inc. - Westhampton, Massachusetts"


Engineered Flooring - Reclaimed Antique Heart PIne.

Levanna is proud to have played a role that helped obtain LEED's highest certification rating, PLATINUM, in a design which also won the coveted American Institute of Architects HOUSING AWARD that year.

"Because this house is a big, open space, the wood floors are very, very resonant. No matter how I feel, the floors make me feel good. There's nothing like a 500 year-old floor.

John Miranda - Syracuse, New York"


Grand Antique Oak w/Provincial Stain

"The floor is elegant: and to think its age matches our home that was built in 1840.

Private Resident - Skaneateles, New York"


Grand Antique Beech Flooring w/Waterlox Tung Oil Finish

"Doug, it's more than what I hoped it could be.

Mark Congel - Jamesville, New York"


Mark Congel's Sister Referencing His Floor: Grand Antique Beech w/Waterlox Tung Oil Finish

"After all these years, my brother is still getting o-o-o-os and a-a-a-ahs over his floor.

Sheila Goetzmann - Skaneateles, New York"


Reclaimed Antique Elm and Cherry Stair Parts

"What a look! Adding cherry to the antique elm staircase created new dimension and richness to the Craftsman style, defined each tread and carried the cherry theme throughout our home: from the kitchen cabinets to the solid cherry fireplace mantle you provided in the lower level.

Charlie & Anne McElroy - Pine Grove Bed & Breakfast - Skaneateles, New York"


Reclaimed Barn Siding - Premium Grade Paneling

"Doug - The 4" grey barnboard we installed on the ceiling was ten times better than what your competition sold me last year. Look forward to next year using your products.

Lenny Riedl - Riedl Construction Co., Inc. - Cazenovia, New YorK"


Reclaimed Antique Heart Pine & Douglas Fir

"Doug - You surpassed our high expectations when you reclaimed wood beams from the collapsed mill on our site and refurbished them for our new stair. You were an integral partner in implementing our sustainable design goals in our architectural office. We enjoyed seeing our innovative design come to life in your reclaimed Heart Pine and Doug Fir.

Wayne La France - Lake Architectural - Marcellus, New York"


Reclaimed Antique Hemlock Barn Beam Mantel

"Doug, Our new home now has a story to tell. The beautiful 1840's period beam makes a perfect mantel for our soaring fireplace, and it's a wonderful connection to the history of Central New York. It is definitely the focal point of our home.

Mike & Nancy Hull - Memphis, New York"


Grand Antique Elm

"Hi Doug - The floor looks fabulous. Nice material, fits together well, and it looks great. We installed about 450 square feet, and we have about 70 sq. ft. of flooring left, including wastage, so your delivery certainly fulfilled our order of 510 sq. ft.

Andrew T. Simkin - U.S. Consul General, Chennai, India (ret.) - Central New York Region"


Reclaimed Antique Barn Beam Mantel - Hand Hewn White Oak

"Doug, We could not possibly be happier with our mantel! It is definitely a focal point of our home - you did a great job. We especially loved the story you told us regarding how old our piece of wood is. Thank you much!

Drew Cusimano & Melissa Guck - Rochester, New York"


Box Beam Mantel with Appied End Grain - Reclaimed Antique Hemlock

"Doug, I just wanted to say thank you so much for creating such a beautiful display piece for our fireplace. Everyone who has seen it has commented how gorgeous it is! We couldn't be happier, the mantel is just perfect!

Also, thanks again for all your hard work and working with us in such a quick time frame. I will be sure to refer anyone who is looking for such a piece right to you!

Annmarie Licatese - Oswego, New York"


Folding Outdoor Table & Benches - Source: Doweled Staves (3" x 8" x 14') from 20' Dia. Cedar Beer Vat c.1880's from the Genesee Brewery, Rochester, NY

"Doug – It is SPECTACULAR. I love it, and my mom will too. Nice clean lines, and I LOVE the patch, because that tells a story. It's brilliant.

By the way – this gift is a surprise for her!

Evie Kirkwood - Edwardsburg, Michigan"


Box Beam Doorway Encasement - Reclaimed Antique Hemlock

"Hiya Doug, First off, Erin and I would like to say that it was an absolute joy meeting you and viewing your work! You are an American craftsman in the great tradition of America's past and in today's world that is a rarity.

We are very excited to have your work in our house, and while we have only a humble home and a limited budget, we are determined to have you do the work. As we mentioned to you when we met, we plan to keep our house and pass it on to our children: therefore, desire to add a few key architectural touches. We know with a 100% certainty that your beams in our kitchen will be the center point of those rooms

Lew & Erin Macklin - Canandaigua, New York"


Pre-finished Grand Antique Beech/Maple Mix

"Hi Doug, Our guys did a beautiful job putting the floor down, took their time and did a great job of planning the layout. At the end they said it was the nicest floor they had installed! It is beautifully warm in appearance and we have had SO many compliments as well as questions as to where we found it. I have given your website to lots of people.

Gale & Nancy Hazen - Geneseo, New York"


Grand Antique Ash

"Doug, We now have the most beautiful kitchen floor in New York. The old forest ash looks absolutely spectacular. Thank you for your assistance. Our 1840 farm house needed a period floor to be complete.

Steve & Laura Child - Mt. Vision, New York"


Pre-finished Pioneer Plank Box Beam Mantel & Box Corbels

"Doug, Mantle came out great. We put in a brownstone hearth, ledge stone over the orignal brick and capped it off with your work of art! It came out exactly as I envisioned.

Thanks again! We'll send you customers!

Mike McManus - Camillus, New York"


Reclaimed Antique Locust Countertop and Pre-finished Skip-planed Limited Edition Floor: Remilled Mixed Hardwood Planks

"Hi Doug, It was just crazy around here with my daughter and her family here. Plus we were in the mts for the past few days. They got the floor down and it's beautiful. We love our floor and counter!

Ann Dunham - Geneva, New York"


Pre-finished Pioneer Plank Trim

"Doug, Trim came out great. The carpenter loved it, work of art!! Thanks for your help with this. Usually get's an "Oh my god, that is awesome" when we have people over that have not been by since the remodel.

Take care and thanks again!

Mike McManus - Camillus, New York"


Charactered Barn Beam Mantel - Hand Hewn Red Oak

"Doug - We are very happy with how it turned out. Thanks!

Brian & Melissa Casler - Auburn, New York"


Tiger Cherry Mantel from Reclaimed Antique Barn Beam

"Doug was amazing. He worked with our very tight schedule and provided this beautiful cherry barn beam mantel to us in less than three weeks. It looks absolutely beautiful in our family room over our fireplace.

Gary & Deborah Nelson - Marietta, New York"


Antique White Oak Box Beams: 8" x 8" x 16'-7" and 8" x 8" x 20'-3"

"Hi Doug, The beams looked great – I liked the shading you did in certain areas. We sprayed a couple coats of clear finish which really enhanced the richness of the grain.

I hope you have an enjoyable long weekend

Matt Fauller - Fallon Fine Cabinetry - Needham, Massachusetts"


10" x 10" Barn Beam Mantel: Circle-sawn Hemlock

"Hi Doug, As promised, here are some pics of our fire place mantel that you made for us. It just got finished and all uncovered this morning. I think it looks awesome, you did such a nice job!!

Thanks again!

Sherry Bullard - Liverpool, New York"


Wormy Antique White Oak Island Top w/Custom Stain: 1 3/8" x 36" x 125" (10'-5")

"Hi Doug! We hope all is well!!! Here are the photos of the most magnificent island on the globe!! Thanks for this great work of art! It completes our kitchen!

Tom & Melissa Ferrara - East Syracuse, New York"


Circle Sawn Chestnut Barn Beam Mantel and Chestnut Box Beam Mantel with Applied End Grain and Box Beam Legs

"Hi Doug, Thought you might like to see how gorgeous your mantels look and use these pictures for your website - - gorgeous, thank you.

Joe & Renee Lane - Skaneateles, New York"


Corner Box Beam Mantel with 45° Ends: Weathered White Pine Barn Siding

"We just put the mantel in place (not installed - just to check measurements). It is PERFECT! Thank you! Thank you! THANK YOU!

Jim & Kristi Ryan - Baldwinsville, New York"


Corner Box Beam Mantel with 45° Ends: Weathered White Pine Barn Siding

"Hi Doug, The mantel went up very well! It looks great! We went to the Coppertop Tavern in Camillus and saw the mantel you made for them! Such beautiful work! Happy New Year!

Jim & Kristi Ryan - Baldwinsville, New York"


8"-11" Antique White Pine Flooring: Pre-finished w/Low Sheen UV Oil

"Hi Doug, The Ludders were very very pleased and have put their home on the market with the confidence that this floor will be one component that will fit their historic home and help sell the house.

Dean E. Shea, VP - Sunny Brook Builders - Ithaca, New York"


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4" Thick Live Edge Cherry Mantel with Robust Ogee Corbels: Espresso Stain

"Doug, Your mantle makes the whole fireplace! John and I can’t stop staring at it. My daughters and sons-in-law; everyone who sees it loves it. We will definitely recommend you to others. Thank you!

John & Elaine Corcoran - Liverpool, New York"


5" x 6" x 54" Hewed White Oak Barn Beam Mantel (sanded) with Oil-based Satin Finish

"Hi Doug, You made me a timber beam mantel this past winter, just wanted to send you pics of the final product. Everyone who sees it loves it. Thanks again.

Chris Terrell - Cazenovia, New York"


6" x 8" x 72" Hand Hewn Barn Beam Mantel with Resawn Top (sanded) and Oil-based Satin Finish

"Doug, Thank you so much... the mantel is perfect. It's everything we hoped it would be and more. And thanks for getting it done so quickly. When the mason finishes and everything is cleaned up I'll send you pictures. It's great - Thanks again.

Brian O'Shell - Canandaigua, New York"


Hickory Stair Parts Package and 6" Engineered "American Homestead Hickory" Flooring - 1500 SF - Wired, Stained and Pre-finished with UV Oil

"Doug - Thank you for providing such beautiful products all the way to our new winter home in Scottsdale, AZ, and for all your time and effort to make it happen. The floor and stairs look great and I couldn't be happier. I'll send photos.

Jim Sinadinos - Mokena, Illinois"


5" x 8" x 74" Hand Hewn Maple Barn Beam Mantel with Resawn Back and Routered Recesses for Brick Pedestals. Espresso and Dark Walnut Stain with Oil-based Satin Finish

"Looks great!!! Thanks again. Lucy said the color is perfect, and just uttered, "Now I want a table to match it.

Scott & Lucy Schlueter - Fabius, New York"


Face-nailed 9"-11" Skip-planed Basswood Flooring with Oil-based Satin Finish. Barn Doors handcrafted by Customer with Water-based Satin Finish

"Hi Doug, John finally completed the floor and barn doors. Needless to say, we love, love, love them! Thank you so much for all your help and for sharing your knowledge with us. We both learned a lot :)

John & Isabella Mitchel - Glenn Head, New York"


4 1/2" x 4 1/2" Hand Hewn White Oak Barn Rafter and Matching Board Stock: Repurposed for Newel Posts with Caps

"We had a request from a customer for a pair of barn beam-type newels; and we discovered that we did not have to search too long for the material! Doug Holland at Levanna Restoration Lumber in Auburn, NY had the perfect match for our needs. Doug was very knowledgeable of what we were looking for and was very accommodating when showing options for us to pick from; before leaving our facitiy and during our visit. The character of a hand hewn rafter we selected was a hit with our customer, and was met with instant approval. If you are looking for specialty woods, please give Doug at Levanna Restoration Lumber a call. He will treat you right!

Thanks Doug!

Edwin Woods - Precision Wood Stairs, LLC - East Syracuse, New York"


4" Wide Hand Brushed Weathered Grey Ceiling & Wall Paneling - La Rosa Villas, Le Roy, New York

"Doug, It turned out great; nice product! Thanks again.

Damon Allen - Christa Construction - Rochester, New York"


4" Wide Hand Brushed Weathered Grey Ceiling & Wall Paneling - La Rosa Villas, Le Roy, New York

"Doug, Thanks again for saving the day with the wood! I will advocate for getting you involved with other projects going forward.

Steve Peet - SWBR Architects - Rochester, New York"


My Wedding Gift: A Custom Pergola For Their Ceremony

"Doug, There’s no words to describe how thankful I am that you're building that pergola for me. I am truly blessed and can’t wait to see how it comes out. From your plan, it is truly a work of art and I do not know how to repay you. Thank you. This means more to me than you will ever know.

Geoff & Kelsea Vanderwerff - Auburn, New York"


Color Enhanced Antique White Pine Box Beam

"Doug, Thank you for the beautiful Antique White Pine box beam that you built for us. It looks absolutely beautiful in our home. You have a rare combination of being a talented and expert craftsman and artist! We also appreciated your genuine interest in making sure our project was a success - even though it was a small project. It was refreshing to work with someone like you that would stop at nothing to make sure that we were 100% satisfied.

Rick & Stefanie Crist – Endicott, New York"


4"-7" Engineered "Footworn" Mixed Reclaimed Antique Hardwood Flooring - 1,000 SF - Fully Adhered To Heated Concrete Slab

"Hi Doug - The floor is installed and it received its final coat of tung oil. The contractor said it went down easily. He used Bostick GreenGrip as the adhressive. We chose Waterlox Tung Oil after sampling an oil-based poly...and it looks amazing. I ended up staining the lighter colored boards and I really like how it turned out. As you can see in the pictures, the floor is amazingly beautiful! Thank you!

Andrea Woolston – Newfane, Vermont"


Replacement Planks for Antique Floor Resoration Project: Reclaimed Antique White Pine Custom Milled to 15/16" x 5"-12"

"Hi Doug, I just wanted to let you know that your Antique White Pine was perfect for our floor's patch work. Thank you. Refinishing is scheduled for next week.

Sandy Brown – Skaneateles, New York"


Reclaimed Antique Barn Beam Mantel: 5" x 7" x 58" Wormy Beech

"Hey Doug!! Just wanted you to see the finished floating mantel for my brother and his wife, using your beautiful barn wood!! Thank you again, so much!!

James & Janet Bovitz Sandefur – Penfield, New York"


Original Hand Hewn Surfaced Box Beam Mantel with Applied End Grain and Backer Mounting Board with Returned Ends

"Doug, We love the mantel, thank you so much. Jason wants you to know the backer fits like a glove. We will take pictures when it's up tomorrow. We sure will mention your name and Website to our friends!!

Jason & Shayne Feinberg – Geneva, New York"


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