Project Description
From the Owens-Brockway Glass factory in Oakland, we have over 8,000 board feet of beautiful Reclaimed 2X14 Doug Fir joists. Old growth, with very little knot content, the material measures a full 2″ x 13-1/4″ wide. The lengths vary but most are between 16-18′ long. This material would make exceptional exposed joists or table tops.
The Owens-Brockway Glass factory in Oakland was built in 1937 to replace it’s aging San Francisco facilities. Wine bottles were the primary product produced until the plants closing in 2018. The property sold to Prologis in 2021 and demolition of 24 acre parcel began in late 2023. A 428,000 square foot commercial project will bring some relief to the East Bay’s current tight industrial real estate market. Located at 3600 Alameda Ave in Oakland, the new development will also include office and retail space.
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Our Lumber is Sustainable and Green:
Studies prove that when it comes to environmental performance, natural wood is superior to synthetic products in every way. Of all the building products, the lumber we sell has some of the lowest impacts on air and water quality. Its production produces far fewer toxins and green house gases in comparison to composites and cement. While other building materials generate greenhouse gasses, the lumber we stock actually removes greenhouse gasses from the atmosphere. Unlike brick, cement and composite lumber, our lumber is renewable and biodegradable. We source our WRCedar, mahogany and redwood from the most sustainably managed forests in the world.
Wood is the only major building material that is renewable. Lumber producers have been replacing harvested trees so diligently over the last few decades that North American forests have actually grown by 20% since 1970.
Wood is resistant, and in the right conditions, last for a very long time. Several wooden structures through out the world have lasted over a thousand years. In fact, a major part of our business is selling incredible lumber from deconstructed buildings. The ultimate in reducing the consumption of materials, our reclaimed lumber is exquisite and rich in history. Check out our other reclaimed lumber options.