Reclaimed Wood Products and reclaimed wood decor, Edmonton.
Reclaimed Wood Products and reclaimed wood decor, Edmonton.
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Sometimes we do it this way. Deconstruction/partial deconstruction is a labour intensive process.
Dried to <8% MC
Feel good about doing your part for the environment and supporting local enterprise as we give new energy to Old Canadian Wood.
How often have you watched truckload after truckload of old houses departing the city, headed for the landfill?
Hi, my name is Jay Sanderson and with Backroads Reclamation, we are saving the lumber that built Canada in collaboration with the people that are rebuilding it.
My calling to this profession was in September of 2020 when I was presented with a mid century grain building that was about to be pushed over and burned. After a quick inspection, I decided to dismantle and salvage it by hand rather than allow it to go to waste.
I spent the following two months pulling nails, sorting lumber and hauling old wood back to my acreage near Ardrossan. The following two years were spent designing the process, acquiring and/or building the right equipment for cleaning, drying and milling reclaimed lumber and finding the best possible solutions for reuse for each type of material recovered.
I was in love with the idea and the business of saving wood and in a world with so much uncertainty during a global pandemic, it gave me purpose and passion. That purpose and passion led me to a group of Edmontonians passionate for their purpose. IDEA (Infill Development Edmonton Association).
After developing Backroads Reclamation mostly in isolation under Covid Lockdown – working TOGETHER to drive change towards people centred communities sounds GREAT!!
Our reclaiming roots are in the country but we have shifted our efforts to work in the city because we love the people, the connection, the community and the wood.
Working here allows us to make a far greater impact on the environment than imagined.
What we are harvesting from these older homes is not just lumber. We are salvaging Canadian history and using yesterday’s carbon footprint to reduce tomorrow’s.
We are conscious and respectful of the current industry balance. Our business model allows us to be involved in a way that works within that balance. It also allows us to evolve and improve our methods to better serve the building and design community with our end use products while reducing the impact of redevelopment on mature neighbourhoods.
Our involvement reduces the quantity of bins heading for the landfill meaning less heavy traffic and reduced disposal fees.
We have a common sense approach to environmental stewardship and know that by working together, we can affect change for a greener tomorrow.
Thin sliced Old Growth Fir.
Moisture content at recovery is typically 10-12% Even for wood that has been inside a heated house for 100 years. Reclaimed residential Lumber can be as high as 18-20% moisture content if certain conditions exist.
Drying is an essential part of the process for maintaining high standards.
Reclaimed old growth Douglas fir is highly sought after for several compelling reasons:
In essence, the appeal of reclaimed old growth Douglas fir lies in its exceptional quality, rich visual appeal, historical significance, and contribution to sustainable building practices. This prized wood embodies a unique blend of craftsmanship, heritage, and environmental consciousness.
Backroads Reclamation / Old Canadian Wood Products
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