Sustainability, history, and quality craftsmanship.
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Sustainability, history, and quality craftsmanship.
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At Backroads Reclamation, we transform reclaimed wood into custom pieces that tell a story.
We specialize in sustainable second use material supply for your creations and projects.
Local lumber salvaged for local up-cycled reuse from:
Every beam and board gets new life. We combine sustainability with timeless craftsmanship to bring beauty, character, and durability to your home or project
I'm Jay Sanderson, Founder of and driving force behind Backroads Reclamation.
We specialize in transforming locally sourced, historic wood into stunning, high-quality reclaimed products for residential and commercial spaces. From obsolete structures to beautiful new creations, we give old wood a second life—right here in Strathcona County, Alberta.
Our extensive inventory includes:
Every product goes through a meticulous drying and processing regimen to ensure superior quality, stability, and longevity.
We collaborate with a network of select retail partners, local artisans, and industry professionals to distribute our products. Whether you’re a builder, designer, or DIY enthusiast, we offer:
Our dedication to local sourcing, exceptional craftsmanship, and environmental stewardship has earned us recognition as a leader in sustainable solutions.
🏆 Finalist for Waste Management at the 33rd Annual Emerald Awards (2024) – celebrating Alberta’s environmental excellence.
We’re proud to contribute to a circular economy by reducing waste, preserving history, and crafting products that serve a new purpose for generations to come.
A message from Jay:
Thanks very much to the great folks @globaledmonton for having me on the show.
I had the pleasure of speaking with Vinesh Pratap live on Global News at Noon for an interview.
Vinesh, I felt like we could have chatted all day, thanks for your energy and enthusiasm sir! Until next time!
I love seeing the momentum build in the second use / circular lumber industry and I love being a part of it.
Looking for interior decor or architectural features for your #biophillic design projects?
USE OLD WOOD!!!
We can help.
Watch Backroads Reclamation on Global News at Noon with Vinesh Pratap - Tuesday, Dec 17, 2024
Supplying educational institutions and high school shop classes with their building material contributes to an elevated sustainability mindset in our next generation of leaders.
Students learn about circular economy through their hands on experience, witnessing the transformation of something old into a new creation of their own. Click on the image to connect.
Build with your best environmental option for wood products while celebrating local history and keeping valuable materials in circulation.
It’s sustainable, adaptable AND responsible!
Join us in our quest to repurpose and transform Canada’s first generation structures into a sustainable circular solution for second use wood products.
We can turn this high quality material into anything at all; it’s brand new underneath and way better than new!
Designing A Dream
Navigating the Gap
Taking Action
Creating Change
Discover this immersive three day event with industry leading, award winning, mindset expert and transformational coach, Stacey Berger.
Jay is out in the Edmonton community as often as possible, getting to know other business owners and vision based entrepreneurs, sharing his story and expressing his passion for the business.
If you haven't had the chance to connect with Jay yet and would love to explore potential business alignment, partnerships or collaborations please book a connection call by clicking.
Teaming up with local industry professionals in support of this amazing local charity.
Click HERE to learn more and donate to the Little Warriors in support of rehabilitating sexually abused children.
What On Earth Can We Do?! (teaser)
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. Backroads Reclamation was a finalist at their awards gala just this past June, in Calgary, Alberta.
The Alberta emerald foundation is an organization that promotes and accelerates environmental excellence. Click on the image link to can listen to the podcast 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.
Backroads Reclamation / Old Canadian Wood Products
Tuesday-Saturday by appointment.