Frequently Asked Questions
How is urban lumber different from reclaimed lumber?
How is urban lumber different from reclaimed lumber?
Urban lumber is milled from felled or fallen trees in an urban area. It is from trees that would otherwise be turned into mulch.
Do you sell reclaimed lumber?
Do you sell reclaimed lumber?
Yes, but it's not our main focus. Check out our online inventory or come by the store to see what is in stock.
Can you cut down my tree?
Can you cut down my tree?
No, we do not do any tree work, but we are happy to recommend an arborist or tree company.
Can I get a discount from the tree company for giving you the logs?
Can I get a discount from the tree company for giving you the logs?
Possibly, check with your tree company.
Can you take any tree for reuse?
Can you take any tree for reuse?
No. Our requirements are 18 inches in diameter or larger and 8 ft. or longer.
Do you have a portable milling service?
Do you have a portable milling service?
No.
Can I bring my log to you to be milled?
Can I bring my log to you to be milled?
Yes, our sawmill service $125/hour and $30/blade if we hit any foreign objects. The log must be dropped off and the lumber must picked up. Please Contact Us to arrange.
Can you dry my private lumber?
Can you dry my private lumber?
No.
Can you flatten the lumber I buy?
Can you flatten the lumber I buy?
We mostly sell pre-surfaced lumber and slabs, but we will surface any rough lumber purchased from us if it's not already surfaced. We don't surface outside dimensional lumber, but we will surface slabs up to 54" wide and 13' long.
Do you make furniture?
Do you make furniture?
Yes! We make dining, conference and coffee tables, stools. Basically furniture with flat surfaces and no moving parts. We only work with wood that we harvest, and no sheet goods(plywood). If you have a project in mind please reach out here.
Will you apply finish to the wood I purchase?
Will you apply finish to the wood I purchase?
Maybe! We can apply a clear oil/hard wax finish. Keep in mind that prep work will be involved before applying finish, this will add onto the labor cost. We don't apply any stains(finishes with pigments). We also sell a variety of user friendly wood finishes in our showroom.
Can’t find the answer? Send us an email and we will be happy to assist you. Contact Harvest Lumber Co.