Our Products
From raw reclaimed timbers to finished flooring and custom-milled profiles, we carry a full range of sustainable lumber products for builders, designers, and homeowners across California.
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Sustainable Lumber for Every Project
CA Lumber Recycling maintains one of the largest inventories of reclaimed and recycled lumber in California. Our yard in Carpinteria processes over 2 million board feet annually, sourced from demolition sites, renovation projects, and surplus inventory across the western United States. Whether you are framing a new ADU, restoring a century-old farmhouse, or designing a feature wall for a commercial space, you will find the right material here.
Every product we sell is inspected and graded by experienced lumber professionals. Reclaimed pieces are de-nailed and cleaned. Recycled products are re-milled to consistent dimensions. Surplus lumber is verified for species, grade, and moisture content. You get reliable building material with a significantly smaller carbon footprint than virgin timber.
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Reclaimed Lumber
Salvaged beams, timbers, boards, planks, and siding from historic barns, warehouses, factories, and demolished structures throughout California. Every piece is de-nailed, inspected, and graded for structural or decorative use.
Recycled Wood Products
Salvaged lumber that has been re-milled, planed, and finished into ready-to-install products including flooring, paneling, shiplap siding, and dimensional lumber. The beauty of reclaimed wood with the convenience of new.
New & Surplus Lumber
Brand-new lumber sourced from overstock, project surplus, and warehouse clearance sales. Get premium-grade framing, decking, and finish lumber at prices well below retail — with zero environmental compromise.
Accessories & Hardware
Everything you need to complete your project: structural connectors, joist hangers, brackets, stainless-steel fasteners, wood stains, sealants, and specialty tools designed for working with reclaimed materials.
Custom Milling Services
Our on-site mill transforms rough reclaimed stock into precise custom dimensions. Planing, ripping, profiling, tongue-and-groove, shiplap, and more — all cut to your specifications from the wood you choose.
A Better Sense of What We Actually Sell
Product pages work better when customers can see the texture, density, and stacking condition of real recovered stock. This section adds real yard imagery so buyers can understand the difference between generic reclaimed claims and actual inventory.
Real Inventory
Salvaged beams, boards, and processed stock from active California recovery work.
Better Material Flow
From pickup to milling, our process keeps usable wood moving back into projects.
Why Buy From CA Lumber Recycling
Graded & Inspected
Every board, beam, and timber is visually graded and moisture-tested before it reaches our sales yard. We reject material that does not meet our structural or aesthetic standards.
Volume Pricing
Buying in bulk? We offer tiered volume discounts for contractors, developers, and commercial projects. Request a quote for orders over 500 board feet.
Statewide Delivery
Our flatbed fleet delivers throughout California, from San Diego to the Oregon border. We also ship nationwide via common carrier for larger orders.
Species Variety
Douglas Fir, White Oak, Heart Pine, Redwood, Cedar, Maple, Walnut — we stock dozens of domestic and imported species in reclaimed and recycled form.
Custom Cutting
Need non-standard dimensions? Our on-site mill can plane, rip, and profile any stock piece to your exact requirements. See our custom milling page for details.
Eco Certified
We track chain-of-custody for all reclaimed material. Our products qualify for LEED MR credits, CALGreen recycled content requirements, and Living Building Challenge red-list-free specs.
Product Availability at a Glance
| Category | Common Species | Lead Time | Min. Order |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reclaimed Lumber | Douglas Fir, White Oak, Heart Pine, Redwood | In stock / 1-2 weeks | No minimum |
| Recycled Wood Products | Douglas Fir, Oak, Maple, Cedar | 1-3 weeks (milling required) | 100 sq ft |
| New & Surplus Lumber | SPF, Doug Fir, Redwood, Cedar, Treated Pine | In stock while supplies last | No minimum |
| Accessories & Hardware | N/A | In stock | No minimum |
| Custom Milling | Any species in our inventory | 2-4 weeks | 50 board feet |
Not Sure What You Need?
Our team can help you identify the right species, grade, and dimensions for your project. Call us, email info@ca-lumber-recycling.com, or visit our yard to see the current inventory in person. We also offer free sample pieces for qualifying commercial projects.
Reclaimed vs New: Side-by-Side Comparison
Builders new to reclaimed lumber often wonder how it stacks up against modern milled stock. The differences are substantial — and in most categories, reclaimed wood actually outperforms its freshly harvested counterpart. The table below summarizes the key distinctions our customers have asked about over the past two decades.
| Property | Reclaimed Lumber | New (Plantation) Lumber |
|---|---|---|
| Growth-ring density | 20-40 rings per inch (old growth) | 4-8 rings per inch (fast growth) |
| Janka hardness (Doug Fir) | ~720 lbf | ~620 lbf |
| Modulus of rupture | Typically 15-25% higher | Baseline for current grade tables |
| Dimensional stability | Excellent — fully seasoned for decades | Variable — depends on kiln cycle |
| Average moisture content | 6-12% (equilibrium) | 15-19% (KD-HT or S-Dry) |
| Embodied carbon | Net-negative (sequestered) | Net-positive (harvest + milling) |
| Available widths | Up to 24+ inches single piece | Typically capped at 11-1/4 inches |
| Visual character | Patina, nail holes, weathering | Uniform, clean, no history |
| Price per board foot | $4-$18 depending on species | $1.50-$6 depending on species |
| Lead time | Same day from yard stock | Same day to 2 weeks |
Customer Profiles
General Contractors
Single-family, multifamily, and ADU builders looking for cost-effective framing surplus and feature-grade reclaimed timbers for exposed accents. Many of our regular contractor accounts buy 5,000-15,000 board feet per quarter on standing purchase orders.
Architects & Designers
Specifying reclaimed materials for LEED v4.1, Living Building Challenge, and CALGreen Tier 2 projects. We provide chain-of-custody documentation, material samples for sample boards, and lead-time letters for spec writing.
Homeowners & DIYers
Weekend renovators tackling accent walls, mantels, floating shelves, dining tables, and barn-door projects. We sell in any quantity — even a single 6-foot board — and our staff is happy to walk first-time buyers through species selection.
Restoration Specialists
Crews working on historic landmarks, Mills Act properties, and Secretary of the Interior Standards rehabilitation projects. We can source species-matched Douglas Fir, Heart Pine, and old-growth Redwood that pre-dates 1940 construction.
Furniture Makers
Independent woodworkers and small-batch furniture studios that need stable, tight-grained stock for tabletops, casework, and built-ins. We maintain a kiln-dried hardwood section specifically for shop-grade purchases.
Set Designers & Visual Merchandisers
Film productions, retail rollouts, restaurant build-outs, and trade-show exhibitors who need authentic-looking weathered wood on tight schedules. Same-day pickup and rental returns are available for short-run productions.
Landscape Designers
Pros installing pergolas, trellises, raised beds, and outdoor structures who want naturally rot-resistant Redwood and Cedar without contributing to old-growth harvest. Our reclaimed timbers are ideal for high-end residential garden installations.
Government & Institutions
School districts, parks departments, and state agencies that must meet recycled-content procurement mandates. We handle prevailing-wage paperwork, certified payroll, and supplier diversity reporting where required.
Sustainability Consultants
LEED APs, WELL APs, and Passive House consultants who need documented diverted-tonnage records for client reporting. We issue itemized salvage receipts that integrate directly into LEED Online and CALGreen waste management plans.
What Drives Reclaimed Lumber Pricing
Reclaimed lumber pricing is more nuanced than buying new dimensional stock at a big-box store. The same nominal 2x6 plank can range from $3 to $25 per board foot depending on its species, source, condition, and the labor invested in processing it. Understanding the variables helps you compare quotes and budget your project accurately.
Species Rarity
Common Douglas Fir and SPF prices fluctuate within a narrow band. Heart Pine, American Chestnut, and old-growth Redwood command 3-6x premiums because the parent trees no longer exist in commercial quantities.
Width & Length
Wide planks (12 inches and up) and long lengths (over 16 feet) carry per-board-foot premiums of 25-100% because they require larger source trees and more careful handling during demolition.
Processing Labor
A rough-sawn barn beam requires only de-nailing and metal scanning. A finished S4S board needs additional kiln drying, planing, grading, and quality control. Labor adds $1-$4 per board foot.
Source Documentation
Provenance-documented material from named historic structures (e.g., the McGonigle Cannery, the Burlington Northern Trestle) commands a premium because designers can market the storyline to end clients.
Grade & Defect Tolerance
Select-grade boards with minimal knots and clean faces cost more than character-grade stock with checks, nail holes, and patina. Both have legitimate applications — the choice depends on your aesthetic goals.
Quantity & Continuity
Single-piece purchases cost more per unit than full-pack pricing. Bulk orders (1,000+ board feet of consistent species and grade) qualify for tiered discounts. Continuity also matters — projects that need 3,000 board feet of matching material pay a sourcing surcharge.
Sustainability By the Numbers
We measure and publish the environmental impact of every order we ship. The numbers below represent annual aggregate figures from our 2025 yard operations and the standardized US EPA WARM model coefficients we use to calculate diversion impact.
Board feet processed annually
Tons diverted from landfill
Mature trees not harvested
Metric tons CO2e avoided
Material yield from raw salvage
Average source-structure age
Buildings deconstructed in 2025
Old-growth trees harvested
Industry Standards & Compliance
All material we sell is processed and graded in accordance with the recognized standards below. We are happy to provide written certification, mill reports, and chain-of-custody documentation for any order that requires it.
WWPA / WCLIB Visual Grading
Western Wood Products Association and West Coast Lumber Inspection Bureau grade rules apply to our Douglas Fir, Hem-Fir, and SPF dimensional and timber stock. Visual grades include Select Structural, No. 1, No. 2, and Construction Heart for Redwood.
NHLA Hardwood Rules
National Hardwood Lumber Association rules govern grading of our Oak, Maple, Walnut, and other hardwood inventory. Standard grades include FAS, Select, No. 1 Common, and No. 2 Common, plus our internal Character and Rustic designations.
ASTM D245 (In-Grade Testing)
For structural reclaimed timbers used in engineered applications, we partner with licensed third-party graders who perform ASTM D245 visual grading or ASTM D198 destructive testing on representative samples to establish design values.
CALGreen Title 24 Part 11
Our materials qualify for CALGreen Section 5.408 (construction waste reduction) and Section 5.504.4.5 (recycled-content composite wood products). We provide signed verification forms for permit closeout submittals.
LEED v4 / v4.1
Material qualifies for MR Credit: Building Product Disclosure and Optimization (Sourcing of Raw Materials) and Material Reuse credits. Our HPDs and EPDs are available on request for Material Ingredients credit pursuit.
Living Building Challenge
Our salvaged wood meets the Materials Petal requirement for at least one Declare-labeled product and supports the Red List Free imperative. We do not use creosote, pentachlorophenol, or arsenic-treated stock in any reclaimed inventory.
How to Order
1. Browse or Visit
Review the product categories online or visit our 4-acre Carpinteria yard in person. Our retail showroom is open Monday through Saturday and we encourage walk-ins. Bring a tape measure and a phone for photos.
2. Identify Materials
Tell us the species, size, grade, and approximate quantity you need. If you are unsure, our yard staff can recommend options. For specifications-driven projects, send us your architect drawings or wood schedule.
3. Request a Quote
We provide written quotes valid for 14 days. Quotes include unit pricing, sales tax, optional milling charges, packaging, and delivery if requested. Volume discounts apply automatically to qualifying orders.
4. Approve & Reserve
Approve the quote and submit a 25% deposit to reserve the material. We pull the inventory, mark it with your project name, and schedule any custom milling work that has been requested.
5. Mill & Prep
If your order includes custom milling, planing, or kiln drying, we complete those steps before delivery. You will receive progress photos at major milestones for any order over 1,000 board feet.
6. Delivery or Pickup
Pay the balance and schedule pickup at our yard or delivery to your job site. Our flatbed fleet covers all of California. We coordinate offload assistance for sites without a forklift or crew.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you sell to the public, or only to contractors?
We sell to everyone. About 35% of our annual sales are to homeowners, woodworkers, and DIY enthusiasts. There is no minimum order, no membership requirement, and no contractor license needed.
Can I return material if it does not work for my project?
Yes. Stock items can be returned within 30 days for a full refund (less a 15% restocking fee on orders over 500 board feet). Custom-milled material is non-returnable because it cannot be resold without significant rework.
How do I know the lumber is metal-free?
Every piece in our inventory has been scanned with industrial metal detectors and hand-inspected for embedded fasteners. We guarantee our reclaimed stock to be metal-free for milling. If you encounter a hidden nail that damages a saw blade, we will replace the blade.
Is reclaimed lumber structurally rated?
Visually graded reclaimed Douglas Fir and Oak can be used structurally per WCLIB and WWPA grade rules. For engineered applications requiring stamped grades, we work with a licensed third-party grader who can re-grade our stock on request.
Can you match an existing floor or wall I am restoring?
Often, yes. Bring us a sample piece (or detailed photos) and we will check our inventory for species, grain, and color matches. For period-correct restoration work, we maintain dedicated stockpiles of pre-1940 Douglas Fir, Heart Pine, and Oak.
How much does delivery cost?
Delivery within 50 miles of Carpinteria is $185 minimum for our flatbed truck. Longer hauls are quoted at $3.50 per loaded mile. We also offer LTL freight nationwide via partner carriers for smaller orders.
Do you accept credit cards?
Yes — Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover. We also accept ACH transfers, certified checks, and Net-30 terms for qualified contractor accounts after a credit application.
How long will my reclaimed flooring last?
Properly installed reclaimed flooring routinely lasts 100+ years. The wood was already 80-150 years old when it was originally installed, and old-growth density makes it more durable than new flooring of the same species.