RESOURCE WOODWORKS
I N C O R P O R A T E D
Are recycled timbers more expensive than green
lumber?
Apples to apples, no. Recycled lumber is priced
competitively with green lumber of the same species, grade and dimension. Where reclaimed
timber prices diverge from green lumber is in high grade,large dimension. The fact is many
of the larger dimension timbers from 6x12 on up, commonly used in construction 50 or 100
years ago simply do not exist in todays lumber market. Steel beams or reinforced concrete
have taken their place.
Price Ranges
Douglas-fir timber prices range from $3.00 to $4.00 per
board foot.
Redwood timber prices are from $4.25 to $8.00 per board
foot.
Incense Cedar timber prices are from $2.75 to $5.00 per
board foot.
Prices are dependent upon specie, dimension, length,
condition and grade. There is a wide variety of all these qualities in the inventory and
we are unable to put a fixed price on each stick of wood. A 12" x 12" timber
will cost less than a 16" x 16" one. A 12' length less than a 20' length. Also,
for example, in pricing 3" x 14" Douglas-fir joists, some units will cost
$1.60/BF while those that are extra clean or contain clear lumber will cost $2.50/BF.
Please Contact us for the most recent pricing Information: Contact Info Form
Clear all heart lumber is priced at the top of the
range.
We do not sell rotten, split or defective lumber unless
it is noted by the buyer who plans to remill the stock or use it in an application where
that is not a consideration. The price will reflect any defect.
Terms and Condition
All orders are considered custom orders. No Minimum orders. All lumber is sold as is where is or manufactured to specifications, with no guarantees implied or stated. The lumber is in banded units. All prices are Freight On Board. A deposit of 50% of the purchase price initiates an order. Twenty percent of the deposit is non-refundable. The balance of the purchase price is due and payable prior to shipping. We will provide shipping options and arrange shipping as per buyer's instructions. Payment for shipping will be the responsibility of the buyer unless other arrangements have been made.
How do I buy it?
We will do our best to accurately describe the lumber, its physical condition, or to supply photographs of the lumber prior to shipping. The buyer is always welcome to visit our yard in Tacoma, Washington to select or discuss selection of specific peices. Fulfilling custom orders often requires searching for material, especially with larger orders. It is the Buyer's responsibility to inspect the material or to have an agent inspect the material prior to purchase. There will be no refunds once the lumber is shipped.
What about nails, bolts, and the like?
We make a determined effort to remove any and all metal
from the lumber based on visual inspection at the time of deconstruction. We do miss some
nails and lumber may still contain nails and other metal, paint or finishes upon delivery.
We will gladly arrange to have lumber electronically scanned and denailed. Electronically scanning and removal of metal: $100 to $150 per thousand board feet (MBF).
Can you resurface and or resaw the wood to my
specs.?
Yes! We can remill or surface to a buyer's
specifications. Approximate costs for the above services are as follows:
Remilling: $2.00 to $3.00/BF, Surfacing $1.00 to $2.00/BF.
All costs associated with denailing and electronically
scanning, milling and surfacing, freight to and from the mill are assumed by the buyer.
Should the buyer not purchase the finished material, the 50% deposit will not be refunded.
Meeting Building Codes
Our structural old growth timbers often exceed qualities necessary to meet local building codes. However, not all timbers can be grade-stamped at their original grade level because of bolt holes or other conditions. We advise that your architect or structural engineer perform load and bearing calculations that takes the unique characteristics of this material into account. Generally, building designers "over build" with these timbers, that is they specify timbers that are larger than those required by the codes. An architect's or structural engineer's stamp of approval will satisfy the building inspectors need for claim of responsibility to meet code structural requirements. We recommend finding an architect and/or engineer that is familiar with reclaimed timberframe design. This will lower the chances of "over building", which will save you money.
Our yard manager, Ted Elhardt, is a certified lumber inspector and is available to grade and stamp any order. Please contact our main office for further details.
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