Salvaged wood is a
responsible choice because it reduces pressure on both forests and
landfills. It creates jobs, conserves the environment, and
eliminates waste.
For example, consider
the fate of the closing of the Pacific Lumber Company in Scotia one
of the largest lumber mills in the northwest. This mill had been in
business since the late 1800’s. Rather than simply demolishing it,
the company allowed us to harvest the usable wood, windows, fixtures
and many other antique items. We found a valuable cache of vintage
redwood from old-growth trees harvested long ago. The result?
Consumers get a socially responsible source of unique, high-quality
Redwood and Douglas fir.
Only 22% of old growth
forests remain on the planet.
42 billion board feet of lumber
gets dumped in landfills every year.
Some of our wood is from buildings
that were built in the nineteenth and early twentieth century
using massive timbers of 200-600 year old trees your floor could
have up to 600 year-old US timber!
For every 2000 sq. ft. of reclaimed
flooring used, an estimated 1 acre of woodland can be spared.
Recycling wood can add an
additional 100 years to the life of old lumber.
Using recycled wood in today’s
buildings is a mutually beneficial for us and our environment. We
get beautiful, high-quality wood at affordable prices while saving
our forests for generations to come.
