Navigating Redevelopment Responsibly
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Navigating Redevelopment Responsibly
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I'm Jay Sanderson, Founder of and driving force behind Old Canadian Wood Products, also known as Backroads Reclamation.
We are a leading provider of high-quality reclaimed and repurposed wood products for a variety of residential and commercial applications.
Established in Strathcona County, Alberta, we have built a reputation for sourcing locally-harvested lumber from historic and/or obsolete structures transforming old wood into stunning and unique products for reuse local reuse.
The company's extensive inventory includes reclaimed wide-plank flooring, kiln dried first growth local lumber species such as douglas fir and western yellow pine, locally handcrafted heirloom quality furniture, custom laminated tops, historic timbers for mantels and features and a wide range of decorative panelling including locally sourced barnwood walls.
All of our products undergo a meticulous drying and processing regiment to ensure superior quality and stability.
We work closely with a network of select retail partners and artisans to distribute our products, as well as offer direct sales and custom project services to builders, designers, and DIY enthusiasts.
Our commitment to local sourcing, local industry partnerships, product quality, and exceptional customer service has driven consistent growth and our efforts have earned recent environmental recognition as a finalist at the 33rd Annual Emerald Awards in 2024.
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Finalist in the category of waste management for the 33rd Annual Emerald Awards.
Learn about the Emerald Foundation via the link below or the link at the top of the page.
Through their educational narratives and celebrations of Alberta's environmental leaders, together, we can build a future where all Albertans advance environmental excellence where they live, work, and play.
When opportunity knocks, you have to answer. And so when the Alberta Emerald Foundation asked me to be a guest on their podcast show about building a sustainable future from the past, it was a no-brainer.
The Alberta emerald foundation is an organization that promotes and accelerates environmental excellence and coming up this Thursday, October 10, you can listen to the conversation that I had with Bri about how we can do better for the environment through our most common sense approach… saving the natural resources that have already been harvested for reuse.
Get ready for 19 minutes and 23 seconds that just might change the way you think about a few things…
The Emerald Awards showcase organizations, projects, and individuals from across Alberta who are working to address environmental and climate change issues.
Since 1992, the Emerald Awards have showcased nearly 400 recipients and 900 finalists who are raising the bar in addressing environmental and climate change issues.
These environmental awards are the only program in Canada to recognize environmental excellence across a diverse range of sectors.
Working with reclaimed wood offers countless benefits for the environment, individuals / organizations involved in any number of projects from arts and crafts to large scale commercial construction.
It can and will be reused for generations and for a wide variety of applications.
Local Sourcing and Economic Opportunities: We are an emerging small business with a vision for a local circular economy in the second use wood products space. Local on every level.
Sourcing, processing and distribution.
We Upcycle and Reuse!
Circular Economy: Minimize waste - maximize resources!
Personal Satisfaction: For myself and many other artisans and DIY enthusiasts, working with Old Canadian Wood is a highly rewarding experience. We get to create and transform while making a difference.
We Assume the Risk: We metal detect... and metal detect... and metal detect again... When you use our kiln dried, surfaced and milled wood products you can create with confidence and keep your blades in good shape.
High Quality and Durability: Today's reclaimed wood most often comes from older growth trees that are more robust with tighter grain patterns offering a higher-quality wood than what's currently available at a commercial level.
We take that up a notch with our attention to moisture control. We Kiln dry our lumber to under 8% at its end use thickness to ensure your projects and furniture pieces stay looking and functioning as designed through thick and thin!
Unique Aesthetic Appeal: Reclaimed wood often carries unique character and history. It may have distinctive features like nail holes, knots, saw marks, and weathering that add charm and character to finished products. This creates a one-of-a-kind look that can't be replicated with new wood.
Reduction of Landfill Waste: Using reclaimed wood prevents old wood from ending up in landfills, where it would otherwise contribute to environmental problems such as methane gas release.
Cultural and Historical Value: Some of our reclaimed wood comes from old barns, factories, or other structures that have historical significance. Using this wood connects a piece to a specific time and place, adding cultural and historical value.
Energy and Resource Conservation: Manufacturing new wood products consumes energy and resources, including water, electricity, and fossil fuels. Using reclaimed wood reduces human pressures on the planet.
Versatility and Adaptability: Reclaimed wood can be used for a wide range of projects, including furniture, flooring, paneling, and more. It can be easily adapted to suit various design styles, from rustic to contemporary.
Lower Carbon Footprint: Using reclaimed wood for new projects reduces the carbon footprint of construction.
It's important to note that sourcing and working with reclaimed wood can also present challenges. These may include higher upfront costs and limited availability of uniform supply however, the positive environmental and aesthetic aspects of lumber reuse outweigh these considerations.
What's locked away in Western Canada's first generation structures is the most environmentally friendly source of raw lumber we have access to. It is the easiest way we can make a difference in this world.
Backroads Reclamation / Old Canadian Wood Products
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