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Homeowner Forum / General / July 2008Obtain recycled lumber?
I can use some recycled 2x12s, 2x10s, etc. if they're cheaper than new lumber. I've read about stores that sell recycled building materials, but the only one I've heard about in the Washington area is in Baltimore and features la-de-da stuff like moldings from Victorian houses and I don't recall its name anyway. A few Google searches convince me that it's not easy to track down retail salvage lumber, if outlets for such even exist. Any ideas? -- Charles Packer http://cpacker.org/whatnews mailboxATcpacker.org > I can use some recycled 2x12s, 2x10s, etc. if they're > cheaper than new lumber. I've read about stores that [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > Charles Packerhttp://cpacker.org/whatnews > mailboxATcpacker.org No such outlets in my area. I know a couple of contractors that occasionally recycle used construction lumber for their own contracts, but they don't resell it. Your best bet would be to talk to the foreman at a construction or demolition site and ask if you can take some scraps. Don't be surprised if they say no. What are you using it for? Be careful if it's for a project that requires a permit. There are some code restriction on the use of recycled construction material in my area. About the only kind "used" lumber I've ever heard of being sold at retail is old hardwoods and wide plank heart pine that gets recycled into high end, expensive furniture, flooring and paneling. Norm Abrams uses the stuff all the time on his show. And even he, who apparently knows no limit to equipment and materials, warns "This stuff is expensive, but...." Regards, Sarge Regards, Sarge In article <ca2eae7d-d768-46b1-ade2-c5431c3c774d@25g2000hsx.googlegroups.com>, > > I can use some recycled 2x12s, 2x10s, etc. if they're > > cheaper than new lumber. I've read about stores that [quoted text clipped - 32 lines] > Regards, > Sarge some carpenters refuse to use "recycled" wood. too many "suprise" nails. they ruin saws. maybe run a metal detector over them.  SignatureIf guns are out-lawed. Only the Out-laws & politicians will have guns. On Jul 2, 8:50 am, "Mr.SmartyPants" <georgewks...@humboldt1.com> wrote: > In article > <ca2eae7d-d768-46b1-ade2-c5431c3c7...@25g2000hsx.googlegroups.com>, [quoted text clipped - 41 lines] > -- > If guns are out-lawed. Only the Out-laws & politicians will have guns. Yup. That's what the guys I know do. They use those wands you see at airport security check points. But too many beeps per board and, if it's common lumber, it's no longer cost effective to recycle it. Regards, Sarge > I can use some recycled 2x12s, 2x10s, etc. if they're > cheaper than new lumber. I've read about stores that [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > Charles Packerhttp://cpacker.org/whatnews > mailboxATcpacker.org No such outlets in my area. I know a couple of contractors that occasionally recycle used construction lumber for their own contracts, but they don't resell it. Your best bet would be to talk to the foreman at a construction or demolition site and ask if you can take some scraps. Don't be surprised if they say no. What are you using it for? Be careful if it's for a project that requires a permit. There are some code restriction on the use of recycled construction material in my area. About the only kind "used" lumber I've ever heard of being sold at retail is old hardwoods and wide plank heart pine that gets recycled into high end, expensive furniture, flooring and paneling. Norm Abrams uses the stuff all the time on his show. And even he, who apparently knows no limit to equipment and materials, warns "This stuff is expensive, but...." Regards, Sarge |
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