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For over two decades Vintage Timberworks has been supplying recycled, reclaimed wood, seasoned old growth lumber, antique beams, barn wood, reclaimed timbers, rustic mantels, and antique wood 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 west coast species such as Douglas fir, larch, redwood, and cedar. The eastern hardwood products include reclaimed barn wood, recycled barn beams, rustic barn siding, and reclaimed antique barn wood flooring.

Timber & Beams
- Reclaimed Douglas Fir Timbers
- Reclaimed Hand Hewn Barn Beams
- Reclaimed Redwood Timbers
- Standing Dead Vigas
- Reclaimed Barnwood
Mantels & Corbels
- Reclaimed Douglas Fir Mantels
- Reclaimed Barn Wood Mantels
- Reclaimed Redwood Mantels
- Reclaimed Jarrah Wharf Mantels
- Corbel Patterns
Planking & Decking
- Reclaimed Douglas Fir Planking
- Reclaimed Barn Wood Siding
- Reclaimed Redwood
  Planking And Decking
- Reclaimed Gray Board Planking
- Reclaimed Teak Siding
Wood Flooring
- Douglas Fir Reclaimed Wood Flooring
- Barn Wood Reclaimed Flooring
- Chestnut Reclaimed Wood Flooring
- Narrow Plank Wood Flooring
- Teak Reclaimed Flooring
Wood Furniture

Recycled lumber and reclaimed wood to a large degree, result from original stands of old growth forest. Reclaimed vintage wood has unparalleled architectural quality and character, making it perfect for applications in timber frames, exposed trusses, open beam ceilings, exposed headers, trellis work, rustic mantels, reclaimed wood flooring, millwork, and rustic furniture. Old reclaimed lumber like old barn wood is prized by builders for its low moisture content which leads to stability in exposed applications. This reduces the tendency for the wood 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 reclaimed wood and lumber products help to reduce the pressure to harvest these old growth trees.

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Old Growth Wood Forest Harvest Circa 1900

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 reclaimed wood was located inside the building and not exposed to the elements like the wood from the interior of a barn, it will generally retain its original colors although mellower. If exposed to the elements like exterior barn siding, the patina will be a shade of gray with the original colors just below the surface. The history of the building in which the reclaimed wood was located can also contribute to its appearance. Reclaimed wood flooring from a warehouse will retain the original scrapes and scratches even after sanding. Reclaimed 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 this reclaimed lumber went into making our front door.

Old used lumber is often 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, (such as the Port of Stockton grain storage building shown in the photo at the right). While we don’t advocate tearing down historical structures, often restoration is not practical and we pride ourselves in preserving the structure’s history through the rescue and reuse of the building elements such as recycled beams, reclaimed timber, and reclaimed wood flooring. This is particularly true with wood that originates in barns and cabins such as the barn shown below. Barns are typically at the end of useful life when barn wood is reclaimed. However, the history lives on in our vintage wood products in the form of reclaimed hand hewn barn beams, recycled barn siding, rustic mantels, antique barn hardware, and reclaimed barn wood flooring. Imagine the volume of historical lumber lost forever to the landfill prior to the birth of the vintage wood recycling industry. Can your project use some history?

Reclaimed Old Growth Forest Harvest Circa 2000

Old Growth Forest Harvest Circa 2000

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Vintage Barn Wood Circa 2010

Reclaimed barn wood, salvaged lumber, recycled beams, and vintage timber generally contain varying degrees of wood 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. Our recylced lumber, timber, beam, mantel, and other reclaimed wood products are available “as is” with all the original character or can be re-manufactured with a sawn, hand hewn, sanded, or surfaced appearance to your specifications, including products milled free of character marks. The reclaimed barn wood products including reclaimed barn beams and reclaimed barn siding, come with their own inherent character and usually only require a light sanding to enhance the appearance. Reclaimed wood flooring products are available in a variety of species, sizes, and surface appearances. We take great pride in all of our reclaimed wood products and we work closely with the owner, architect, and builder to tailor the order to your application.

	Our complete line of reclaimed lumber products was approved by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and listed under the 100% Recycled Content classification. This makes the verification process much easier when applying for LEED credit (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) as administered by the US Green Building Council (USGBC). For those clients interested in acquiring Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification, our reclaimed wood products are eligible for the MR4 (materials reuse) and MR5 (regional materials) credits. Your project would be eligible for the LEED regional materials credit if the project is within 500 miles of our location. This includes locations throughout the Southern California area stretching as far north as San Francisco, Lake Tahoe and Sacramento and east past Las Vegas and Phoenix. More information on the LEEDS program and green building in general can be found at the US Green Building Council website http://usgbc.org.

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