Recycled Wood Products
Salvaged lumber that has been re-milled, planed, and finished to modern dimensional standards. All the character of reclaimed wood with the consistency and ease-of-installation you expect from new material.
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From Rough Salvage to Finished Product
Our recycled wood products start as raw reclaimed lumber salvaged from demolition and deconstruction projects. From there, each piece is de-nailed, metal-detected, kiln- dried to 6-8% moisture content, and run through our on-site mill. The result is dimensionally consistent, structurally sound wood that retains the tight grain, unique patina, and historical character of the original material.
Recycled wood products are the ideal choice when you want the aesthetic and environmental benefits of reclaimed lumber but need standardized dimensions, tongue-and-groove profiles, or a smooth, finish-ready surface. Architects specify our recycled wood for LEED-certified commercial projects. Homeowners choose it for accent walls, kitchen islands, and wide-plank flooring that tells a story.
Recycled Wood Categories
Re-Milled Dimensional Lumber
Reclaimed stock milled to standard dimensional sizes (2x4, 2x6, 2x8, 2x10, 2x12). Planed on four sides (S4S) with eased edges. Suitable for framing, structural applications, and finish carpentry. Available in Douglas Fir, Heart Pine, and Oak.
Recycled Flooring
Tongue-and-groove flooring milled from reclaimed Heart Pine, Oak, Maple, and Douglas Fir. Available in widths from 3" to 12" and thicknesses of 3/4" and 5/8". End-matched options available for faster installation and less waste.
Wall Paneling
Shiplap, tongue-and-groove, and flat-back panels milled from reclaimed barn wood, factory flooring, and industrial timbers. Available in weathered gray, natural patina, and resurfaced finishes. Nominal thicknesses of 1/2" and 3/4".
Recycled Siding
Exterior-grade siding milled from reclaimed Redwood and Cedar. Profiles include bevel lap, channel rustic, board-and-batten, and Dolly Varden. Naturally decay-resistant species eliminate the need for chemical treatments.
Our Recycling Process
1. Salvage & Intake
Raw reclaimed lumber arrives from demolition projects and is sorted by species, size, and condition. Each piece is cataloged and marked with a lot number for traceability.
2. De-Nailing & Cleaning
Industrial metal detectors locate embedded fasteners. Experienced crew members remove every nail, screw, bolt, and staple by hand. Surfaces are brushed clean of dirt, mortar, and loose material.
3. Kiln Drying
Material is loaded into our dehumidification kiln and dried to 6-8% moisture content. This kills any insects, stabilizes the wood dimensionally, and prepares it for interior applications.
4. Milling & Profiling
Dried stock is run through planers, moulders, and rip saws to achieve the target dimensions and profiles. We can produce tongue-and-groove, shiplap, bevel, and custom profiles.
5. Grading & Inspection
Finished pieces are visually graded for defects. We assign grades from Select (clean, minimal character marks) to Rustic (nail holes, checking, and patina retained for character).
6. Packaging & Shipping
Graded material is banded, wrapped, and palletized for delivery. We ship via our own flatbed fleet within California and by common carrier nationwide.
Product Specifications
| Product | Thickness | Widths | Lengths | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensional Lumber | 1.5" – 3.5" | 3.5" – 11.25" | 4 ft – 20 ft | Doug Fir, Pine, Oak |
| T&G Flooring | 3/4" or 5/8" | 3" – 12" | 2 ft – 12 ft (random) | Heart Pine, Oak, Maple |
| Wall Paneling | 1/2" or 3/4" | 4" – 8" | 2 ft – 10 ft (random) | Mixed species, Fir, Pine |
| Exterior Siding | 3/4" | 6" – 8" | 4 ft – 16 ft | Redwood, Cedar |
Environmental Impact
Every 1,000 board feet of recycled wood we produce diverts approximately 2.5 tons of material from landfills and avoids the harvest of roughly 10 mature trees. Our recycled products qualify for LEED MR Credit 3 (Materials Reuse) and MR Credit 4 (Recycled Content). They also satisfy CALGreen mandatory measures for construction waste diversion. Use our Eco Calculator to estimate the specific impact of your project.
Grades & Finishes
Select Grade
Clean, defect-free faces. Tight knots only (under 1/2"). No nail holes, no checking, no wane. Best suited for finish flooring, cabinetry, and furniture where a refined appearance is required.
Character Grade
Sound knots, minor checking, and occasional filled nail holes permitted. Retains visible grain character and subtle signs of age. The most popular grade for residential flooring, paneling, and general millwork.
Rustic Grade
Open knots, unfilled nail holes, surface checking, worm tracks, and original patina retained. Maximum character for accent walls, rustic furniture, and projects where a heavily aged appearance is the goal.
The Difference Between Reclaimed and Recycled
Customers frequently ask about the distinction between our reclaimed lumber and our recycled wood products. Both start as the same raw material — salvaged wood from demolition and deconstruction. The difference lies in how much processing the wood has received before it reaches the customer.
Reclaimed lumber is essentially raw salvage. We de-nail it, run it through metal detection, visually grade it, and store it in our yard. The dimensions and surfaces you receive are essentially the dimensions and surfaces it had in its previous life. Some customers prefer this approach because they want maximum character and they have the tools and skill to mill the material themselves on the job site.
Recycled wood products go several steps further. After de-nailing and metal scanning, we kiln-dry the material to a controlled moisture content, run it through our wide-belt planers and moulders to achieve consistent dimensions and profiles, and grade it to a finer level of detail. The result is a product you can install immediately — no acclimation surprises, no dimensional inconsistency, no surface prep needed before finishing. Recycled wood is the right choice when you want the environmental and aesthetic benefits of salvaged material but you also need the predictability and ease-of-installation of new lumber.
Recycled Flooring in Detail
Our recycled flooring is the most popular product line we make. Architects specify it for residential and light-commercial projects across California, Oregon, and Nevada. The combination of old-growth density, authentic patina, and finished-product convenience makes it uniquely positioned in the market — there is simply no other way to install a floor that looks 100 years old without it actually being made from 100-year-old wood.
| Width | Thickness | Profile | Recommended Subfloor | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3" | 3/4" | T&G, end-matched | Plywood or OSB | Traditional strip flooring, hallways |
| 4" | 3/4" | T&G, end-matched | Plywood or OSB | General residential, kitchens |
| 5" | 3/4" | T&G, end-matched | Plywood | Living rooms, dining rooms |
| 6" | 3/4" | T&G, end-matched | Plywood, glue-assist recommended | Open floor plans, great rooms |
| 7-8" | 3/4" | T&G, glue-down | Plywood with full glue bond | Wide-plank statement floors |
| 9-12" | 3/4" | T&G with face-screws | Plywood + glue + face fastening | Historic homes, lodge interiors |
Application Categories
Residential Flooring
Single-family homes, ADUs, and condos installing wide-plank flooring in living areas, bedrooms, and home offices. Heart Pine and Douglas Fir are the top sellers in this segment.
Commercial Hospitality
Restaurants, breweries, boutique hotels, and event venues that need durable flooring with built-in visual storytelling. Our Class A fire-rated finish options qualify for assembly occupancies.
Office Tenant Improvements
Tech offices and creative agencies installing recycled flooring and feature walls for distinctive, photographable workspaces. Material qualifies for LEED v4.1 commercial interiors credits.
Retail Build-Outs
Boutique retailers and showrooms using recycled paneling and flooring to create authentic, high-end aesthetics that distinguish them from chain competitors.
Accent Walls
Recycled shiplap and tongue-and-groove paneling installed on focal walls in living rooms, bedrooms, lobbies, and behind reception desks. Quick installation with finish nails through the tongue.
Ceiling Treatments
Recycled wood ceilings on barrel vaults, exposed-rafter cathedral ceilings, and tray ceiling insets. Lightweight Cedar and Redwood are favored for overhead applications.
Cabinetry & Built-Ins
Kitchen islands, vanities, mudroom benches, and built-in bookcases using S4S recycled boards. Stable moisture content prevents door panels from warping after installation.
Stair Treads & Risers
Custom stair treads in 1-inch and 1-1/2-inch thicknesses milled from recycled Heart Pine and Oak. Match adjacent flooring or contrast with painted risers.
Exterior Siding
Cedar and Redwood recycled siding for residential and light-commercial exteriors. Naturally rot-resistant species eliminate the need for chemical treatments.
Available Profiles
Our 5-head moulder produces every common profile in the millwork industry plus dozens of custom shapes. The list below covers the profiles we mill most frequently. Anything not on this list can typically be made with a one-time knife setup fee.
Square-Edge S4S
Surfaced four sides with eased corners. The standard for general construction and finish work.
Tongue & Groove
Standard 3/8" T&G for flooring, paneling, and ceilings. Available with or without end-matching.
Shiplap (3/8" Rabbet)
Classic shiplap with overlapping rabbeted edges. Flat back for wall paneling installations.
Nickel-Gap Shiplap
Shiplap with a 1/8" reveal gap between boards for a more contemporary look.
V-Groove T&G
Tongue-and-groove with a 45-degree V-groove on the face for shadow-line definition.
Center Bead T&G
T&G with a central bead detail down the face. Period-correct for Victorian and Craftsman restoration.
Bevel Lap Siding
Tapered exterior siding for traditional clapboard installations. 6" and 8" widths.
Channel Rustic
Channel-profile siding with a 3/4" reveal between boards. Western ranch aesthetic.
Board & Batten
Wide field boards with narrow battens covering the joints. Vertical or horizontal orientations.
Dolly Varden Siding
Self-spacing rabbeted bevel siding. Common in Pacific Northwest and Northern California construction.
Beadboard Paneling
Traditional 1-1/2" or 3" bead spacing for cottage and farmhouse interiors.
Custom Knife Profiles
Anything you can draw — period moldings, restoration matches, signature designs. 50 LF minimum.
Installation Tips
Acclimate the Material
Even kiln-dried recycled flooring needs 5-7 days in the installation space to reach equilibrium with local humidity. Stack with stickers in the room where it will be installed. Skipping this step is the leading cause of post-install gapping.
Verify Subfloor Moisture
Check subfloor moisture with a pin meter before installation. Plywood subfloor should read 9-12% MC. If it reads higher, address the moisture source before installing flooring or you risk cupping.
Use Glue + Nail Method
For wide-plank installations (6 inches and wider), apply a continuous bead of construction adhesive to each board before nailing through the tongue. This prevents lateral movement and cupping in seasonally humid environments.
Stagger End Joints
Random-length boards should be installed with a minimum 6-inch stagger between adjacent rows. Avoid creating "H" patterns where two parallel rows have aligned end joints.
Pre-Sort by Color
Open all boxes before installation and sort boards by color and character into 3-5 piles. Mix from each pile as you install for an even distribution of light and dark boards across the finished floor.
Leave Expansion Gaps
Maintain 1/2-inch expansion gaps at all walls and vertical obstructions. Cover with shoe molding or quarter-round. Wood floors must have room to expand seasonally even when properly acclimated.
Finish Options
Our recycled wood ships unfinished by default, allowing the installer to apply the finish of their choice on site. For customers who want pre-finished material, we offer the following factory finish options applied in our climate-controlled finishing room with HVLP spray equipment.
Natural Oil
Single-coat penetrating hardwax oil. Enhances grain without altering color. Renewable surface — repairs blend invisibly. Most popular finish for residential flooring.
Tinted Oil
Penetrating oil with added pigment for unified color across mixed-source boards. Available in dozens of stock colors plus custom matches.
Whitewash
Diluted white pigment that highlights grain texture without obscuring it. Popular for coastal and Scandinavian interior styles.
Ebonized
Iron acetate or vinegar-and-steel-wool reaction with tannin-rich species like Oak and Walnut. Produces deep, permanent blacks without surface coating.
Limed
White or off-white pigment worked into open-grain species (Oak, Ash) and wiped back. Creates a contrast between grain and surface.
Conversion Varnish
Two-part catalyzed varnish for high-traffic commercial floors. Most durable finish in the catalog. Available in matte through satin sheens.
Water-Based Polyurethane
Low-VOC polyurethane in three sheen levels. Standard finish for office and light-commercial installations.
Smoked Surface
Ammonia fuming chamber treatment that darkens tannin-rich species naturally without stain. Light-fast and permanent.
Distressed & Wire-Brushed
Hand-distressing or wire-brushing applied at the mill for an even more aged appearance. Adds texture and character.
Coverage & Order Quantities
Use the table below as a quick reference for ordering recycled flooring and paneling. Always add 10-15% to the calculated square footage to account for cutting waste, end trim, and selection. Wider planks generally have higher waste factors than narrower strip flooring because there is less opportunity to use shorter cut-off pieces.
| Width | Coverage per LF | Suggested Waste Factor | Boards per 100 SF |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3" | 0.25 SF | 10% | ~440 LF |
| 4" | 0.33 SF | 10% | ~330 LF |
| 5" | 0.42 SF | 12% | ~270 LF |
| 6" | 0.50 SF | 12% | ~225 LF |
| 7" | 0.58 SF | 15% | ~200 LF |
| 8" | 0.67 SF | 15% | ~170 LF |
| 10" | 0.83 SF | 15% | ~140 LF |
| 12" | 1.00 SF | 18% | ~120 LF |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can recycled flooring be installed over radiant heat?
Yes, with appropriate species and width selection. Quarter-sawn White Oak and rift-sawn Heart Pine perform best. Stay below 6 inches in width and never exceed 80°F radiant surface temperature. We provide detailed installation guidance for each project.
How does recycled flooring compare to engineered wood?
Recycled solid wood floors are 3/4" thick and can be sanded and refinished 5-7 times over their lifetime. Engineered floors typically offer only 1-2 sandings. For projects with a 100-year horizon, solid recycled flooring is the better long-term value.
Will the boards match each other in color?
Recycled wood is sorted by species and lot but retains natural variation that is part of its character. We grade for consistency within each grade level, but you should expect (and embrace) some color and character variation across the floor.
Can I get samples before ordering?
Yes. We provide free 6"x6" samples for any product, and free 12-inch run-out samples for qualifying commercial projects. Samples are taken from current production lots so they accurately represent what you will receive.
How long is the lead time?
In-stock recycled flooring and paneling typically ships within 3-5 business days. Custom species, widths, or profiles take 2-4 weeks depending on the milling complexity and current production schedule.
Is recycled wood suitable for bathrooms?
Yes, with proper sealing. We recommend Heart Pine, White Oak, or Cedar with a moisture-resistant finish like conversion varnish. Avoid powder rooms and wet rooms unless you can ensure positive ventilation and quick water cleanup.