Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago

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The best white oak in the world just landed in Boston — 30,000 pounds of single-sourced, Bavarian-milled oak from Madera. In this episode, we take you inside the 45 White Oak project with Nick Schiffer of NS Builders and James from Madera to show how this ultra-premium material was delivered, acclimated, and installed.

From full-length box beams to variable-width planks, every piece was milled from the same forest and handled with precision. You’ll see why single-sourcing matters, how to properly prep a home for wood acclimation, and what it takes to install flooring, ceilings, and wall treatments that feel truly custom — even yacht-like.

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Video Notes
Arrival and Unloading of White Oak (0:00)
Single Sourcing and Seamless Wood Design (1:14)
Acclimation and Climate Control (4:06)
Custom Finish and Installation Details (8:19)
Primary Bedroom and Detailing (13:03)
Floor Installation and Pattern (15:48)
Secondary Bedroom and Ceiling Installation (19:11)
Progress and Future Plans (20:59)


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