Project Description
Almaden Reservoir Reclaimed Cedar Lumber.
The Almaden Reservoir, one Santa Clara county’s six original reservoirs, was built in 1935. The Lumber Baron was able to acquire the reclamation of over 15,000 board feet of 2×4 and 2×8 and 6×6 lumber from the seismic project conducted there. The cedar served as the bracing and structural members that held up the rafters and metal roofing. We also have the redwood rafters from the structure.
Light in weight, durable, and easy to work with, reclaimed cedar lumber has been a popular construction material for many years. Limited amounts are left of this super rustic lumber in 2×4 and 2×8 sizes. This very lumber is in a number of restaurants and bars in the Bay Area including the Bear Republic and Tigerlily.
Too rustic in appearance for your liking? We have a host of other reclaimed lumber options available.
Our Lumber is FSC Certified 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, Cedar is renewable and biodegradable.
Wood is resistant, and in the right conditions, lasts 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 exquisite and rich in history.