Welcome to Vintage Timberworks

For nearly two decades Vintage Timberworks has been supplying recycled, reclaimed, seasoned old growth lumber, beams, timbers, and antique flooring reclaimed from the de-construction of antiquated structures in which it has been “warehoused” for up to two hundred years. Our recycled lumber products include Douglas fir, larch, redwood, cedar, eastern hardwood barn beams/siding, and reclaimed flooring.
Old Growth Forest Harvest Circa 1900	Recycled lumber, to a large degree, results from original stands of old growth forest and, as a result, has unparalleled architectural quality and character, making it perfect for applications in timber frames, exposed trusses, open beam ceilings, exposed headers, trellis work, mantles, flooring, millwork, and furniture. Old reclaimed lumber is prized by builders for its low moisture content which leads to stability in exposed applications. This reduces the tendency for the material to shrink and pull apart so common with exposed applications using green lumber. Additionally, most old growth beams and timbers are extremely dense with a high ring count, and will grade with high structural values. Recycled wood is very popular with those of us concerned with the environmental and sustainability issues surrounding logging of the remaining stands of old growth forests. Our lumber products help to reduce the pressure to harvest these old growth trees.
Antique wood is unrivaled in terms of the beauty of its patina. This is due to the natural aging process. As the wood dries and ages the oxidation occurring on the surface creates the patina which is difficult to artificially recreate on new lumber. If the lumber was located inside the building and not exposed to the elements, it will generally retain its original colors although mellower. If exposed to the elements, the patina will be a shade of gray with the original colors just below the surface. The history of the building in which the lumber was located can also contribute to its appearance. Floor boards from a warehouse will retain the original scrapes and scratches even after sanding. Hand hewn barn beams carry the marks from the adz ax which was use to size the beam originally. We once reclaimed the pier deck boards from a 100 year old fish cannery dock on an island off the north end of Vancouver Island, BC which displayed the gaff marks resulting from years of fishing efforts. Some of them went into making our front door.
Old lumber is valuable from a historical perspective. Reclaimed lumber generally results from the dismantling of structures built around the turn of the last century and, as a consequence, is a reflection of certain regions and industries. While we don’t advocate tearing down historical structures, often restoration is not practical and we pride ourselves in preserving the history through the rescue and reuse of the building elements. Imagine the volume of historical lumber lost forever to the landfill prior to the birth of the wood recycling industry. Salvaged lumber generally contains varying degrees of character marks which result from previous joinery. These include bolt holes, nail holes, mortises, notches, and the seasoning checks which appear as the material air dries over the years. Old Growth Forest Harvest Circa 2000 Old Growth Forest Harvest Circa 2000

	Our recycled lumber is available “as is” or can be re-manufactured with a sawn, hand hewn, sanded, or surfaced appearance to your specifications, including products milled free of character marks. We work closely with the owner, architect, and builder to tailor the order to the application.
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