Most wood harvested prior to 1950 came from "first growth" or "old-growth" forests. These are forests that have never been logged and contain trees that are centuries old, large in diameter and extremely tall. Trees like these yield large quantities of very high quality lumber. Large, old trees produce clear, straight and dense wood.

• With recycled wood you get history in every piece of lumber. Knowing that the lumber in your next project came from a source with a story adds depth and value. Combined with the beauty of reclaimed wood, our recycled lumber is the best choice for your next project!

• Buying recycled lumber is one of the few options for environmentally responsible people who wish to use old-growth wood. Using reclaimed wood prevents the destruction of existing old-growth forests. This means it protects trees, watershed health, habitat for wildlife and under-story plants. Using reclaimed wood also prevents roads from being built in road-less areas and on lands used by indigenous people.

• Less energy is generally used to create reclaimed wood products than to create new ones or their substitutes (i.e. plastic lumber, concrete, steel). Reclaimed products further minimize energy costs. This even holds true for material shipped via boat from other continents when compared to similar new products; sea freight is one of the most energy efficient forms of transportation.