Reclaimed Douglas Fir – A Superior Choice For Your Project
The Lumber Baron has a large selection of Reclaimed Doug Fir for sale. This material is perfect for flooring, interior siding, exposed beams, furniture or floating shelves. We carefully select our old-growth doug fir for ring density, strength, unique coloration, and historic value.
Doug fir is known for its structural strength and is still the most common building material in construction. Aside from the name, the reclaimed old growth material we carry, has little in common with the fir used today. Superior in both look and strength, reclaimed fir is a versatile product that can be used uniquely in numerous ways.
With a number of high quality options that can instantly add a local historical flair to your project, make The Lumber Baron your go to supplier for all your reclaimed fir lumber needs.
Current Inventory Items:
- Clear Vertical Grain Fir Flooring– 1×4 T&G perfect for those trying to match many of the floors found in older Bay Area homes. In addition, we offer limited amounts of a 1×5 (measure 3/4″ x 4-7/8″ exposed face) t&g clear old growth vertical grain doug fir flooring.
- Sears Factory Store in San Leandro– Inscribed with the Weyerhaeuser Lumber Mill’s legendary “4 – SQUARE” lumber stamp, this incredible 2×6 old growth, clear, vertical grain Fir is the source of our “Forever Flooring,” a product that will amaze you for generations to come.
- St. Mary’s Reclaimed Bleachers – Reclaimed from a recent gymnasium remodel at the Berkeley Catholic high school, these reclaimed fir bleacher boards are ready for their next home.
- The San Leandro Georgia Pacific Paper Mill– Large amount of white washed 6×6, 6×12 and 4×8 old growth Fir. Hand selected for its growth ring density.
- International Harvester Company – Massive beams and other quality cuts have been salvaged from the warehouse which was once used as a parts distribution center. Limited quantities left.
- Harbor Paper Mill – Reclaimed in 2015, with a history reaching back as far as 1929, these huge 14×16 reclaimed fir beams are quite the specimen.
- Owen’s Brockaway Glass Factory – From a recent demo project we have over 8,000 board feet of full 2″ x 13-1/4″ incredible reclaimed material.
Your Source for Reclaimed Doug Fir
From the locations above, our Douglas Fir is beautiful as is or we can mill to meet your project specifications. Furthermore, our reclaimed Douglas Fir is a higher quality of lumber than what is available today. Cut in an age when trees were large and craftsmanship was a cornerstone of the American enterprise. No need to cut any new trees down, reclaimed Douglas Fir lumber also helps preserve our forests.
Reclaimed Doug Fir from The Lumber Baron
We inspect every lot of lumber we purchase to make it meets the needs of our customers. It comes from a variety of sources, including old barns, and commercial projects throughout California. Additionally, our expert staff will assist you in choosing the best reclaimed Douglas Fir for sale for your project. Working with you in our facility, our lumber experts will guide you, as you decide which look to go for – a natural, as-is look, showcasing the history of the lumber or a fresh, milled look, giving you a clean piece of reclaimed Douglas Fir while still connecting with its historical roots.
Get to Know Our Company and Products
The Lumber Baron is your source for quality lumber products, both new and reclaimed.
We’ve has been providing new quality Redwood lumber to our customers since 1978. Over the past 10 years we’ve expanded into new WRCedar and new mahogany 1×6 as well.
Our knowledge of wood and love of the environment began us our reclaim lumber mission in the early 2000’s. As a result, we offer large selections of dense, high quality, fsc reclaimed lumber that are simply spectacular. Sticking to our company motto “REAL.GOOD.WOOD.”, The Lumber Baron sources the best reclaim lumber available.
Owens-Brockway Glass Factory Reclaimed 2×14 Doug Fir
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. [...]
Reclaimed Clear Vertical Grain Doug Fir T&G Flooring
Our reclaimed clear vertical grain doug fir T&G flooring is truly exquisite. We mill this lumber from our hand selected reclaimed beams or from salvaged logs. Unfortunately, a lot of today's flooring has little in common with our products. Truthfully, it's amazing some of today's flooring even qualifies as "wood." Often made of thin veneer [...]
St. Mary’s High School Reclaimed Bleacher/Gymnasium Boards
Reclaimed from a recent gymnasium remodel at St. Mary's Catholic high school in Berkeley, these reclaimed fir bleacher boards are ready for their new life. The lumber is beautiful; available in both 1x8 and 5/4 x 10, long lengths 12-16', and clear. Additionally the undersides are almost completely free of gum...a rarity given the materials [...]
Forever Floors…Reclaimed Doug Fir 2x T&G Clear Vertical Grain Flooring
The Lumber Baron's Forever Floors- Reclaimed Doug Fir Flooring. Create your own Legacy. Introducing our “Forever Floors,” 2x6 t&g, clear vertical grain flooring, reclaimed from the Sears factory store in San Leandro. The material carries the Weyerhaeuser Lumber Mill’s legendary “4–SQUARE” lumber stamp, a symbol that came to signify the premier douglas fir product in [...]
Reclaimed Douglas Fir From The San Leandro/Georgia Pacific Paper Mill
From the San Leandro Georgia Pacific paper mill in (you guessed it) San Leandro, CA we have acquired a large number of reclaimed Douglas fir old growth beams. Hand selected for growth ring density, milled, this lumber will make exquisite trim or flooring, door or window stock. Left alone they will make incredible exposed beams. [...]
International Harvester Co. Reclaimed Douglas Fir Lumber
From the old International Harvester Co. manufacturing plant located in Richmond, CA we have acquired a wonderful, large collection of Reclaimed Douglas Fir Beams 6x12 beams. The factory served as a distribution plant, supplying parts nationwide for their construction manufacturing units, farming equipment, and truck lines. The property now consists of a number of beautiful [...]
Los Medanos Bleacher Seats
Reclaimed Bleacher Seats from Los Medanos
Large Reclaimed DF timbers from the Harbor Paper Mill in Hoquiam, Washington
Once the largest employer in the city of Hoquiam, Washington, the Harbor Paper Mill opened its doors in 1929. After a couple of temporary shut downs, the company was reborn in 1993, headed up by a group of local families, dedicated to bringing jobs to the Grays Harbor area. Renamed Grays Harbor Paper, the new [...]
Reclaimed Doug Fir Beams and Bridge Timbers
Builders of the past used material that was readily available and around here, redwood and doug fir reigned supreme. Our collection of select structural Reclaimed Doug Fir Beams, come primarily from old bridges or large dwellings. Many of the ends are stamped "Dense Structural," a grade the old mills burned into the ends, signifying to [...]
Mare Island Naval Yard Warehouse Reclaimed Doug Fir
Naval Yard Warehouse Mare Island Reclaimed Fir. Shortly after California was awarded statehood in 1850, Mare Island became the first permanent U.S. naval shipyard on the West Coast and served as such for over 100 years. During its long historic tenure, both the Navy and U.S. Marines have used the location for training operations. As [...]
Reclaimed Doug Fir Siding
We also have a large selection of 2x reclaimed material that can be resawn on site resulting in 2 pieces of 1x Reclaimed Doug Fir Siding. Seen here is the counter material at The Natural Grocer in El Cerrito and an interior wall paneling application. The Lumber Baron has a large selection of reclaimed Douglas [...]
Reclaimed Doug Fir 2x Joists
Because of its structural strength, old growth doug fir was the primary joist material used in buildings throughout California. Left alone the beefy, full dimension stock is ideal for furniture or, if split, makes excellent flooring, siding or paneling. We carry a variety of widths, from 4-14” and have both a select knotty and clear [...]
Alameda Marina Reclaimed Douglas Fir
From a number of different commercial buildings located on the Alameda Marina, we are offering thousands of board feet of some pretty special, rough sawn, old growth reclaimed douglas fir lumber. Measuring a full 2" x 11 1/4" and a full 2" x 9 1/4"the 2x12 would be perfect for floating shelves or table tops. [...]
Reclaimed Floating Shelves
Don’t like the bulkiness of cabinets or book shelves? Reclaimed Floating Shelves create an incredible look and sense of openness. With their clean lines and rustic edges, floating shelves are a perfect way to provide storage space without busying up your entire space. We carry numerous reclaimed lumber 2x options, the perfect material for reclaimed [...]
Reclaimed Doug Fir 2×8 and 2×10 T&G
Reclaimed from locations throughout the Bay Area, we offers a number of different Reclaimed Fir 2x T&G flooring options. This thicker material can often serve a duel purpose, making a beautiful exposed ceiling and flooring on the floor above. Unlike the extremely short pieces you'll find today at other flooring stores (in many cases 2'-4'), [...]
Coast Counties Warehouse Reclaimed Doug Fir
From the Coast Counties Warehouse Co. located in Santa Maria, CA, The Lumber Baron has recovered a large amount of smooth, reclaimed Douglas Fir 2x10 and 2x12 material and rough 4x12 and 6x12 beams. The Coast Counties Warehouse Company was a large bean and flower seed processing company founded in 1886. Built in 1952 and [...]
Rough Reclaimed Douglas Fir 2x from Historic San Luis Obispo Building
From the historic Sunny Acres Orphanage built in 1931, The Lumber Baron was able to reclaim approximately 15,000 board feet of full 2" Reclaimed 2x Doug Fir. With few to no knots, dense edge grain, and lots of figure on the faces, the material makes excellent table tops, shelving, and/or wall paneling. The building's Ancient [...]
Georgia Pacific Mill, Fort Bragg, CA
Founded in 1885 by lumber baron Charles Johnson, the mill was the center of the city’s economic development. Purchased by Georgia Pacific in 1972, the site extended over 320 acres along the beautiful Fort Bragg coast line. Unfortunately, after years of declining sales, the mill closed its doors forever in 2002 and shortly thereafter, a [...]
UC Berkeley CAL Football Stadium Bleacher Seats
From the old Memorial Stadium, renovated in 2010-2012, The Lumber Baron is proud to announce the arrival of approximately 3,000 board feet of CAL Football Stadium Lumber. Painted in safe, latex paint, these 2-1/2" x 5 1/4" boards would make excellent, namesake furniture pieces, desks, side tables, benches etc. Come grab a piece of UC [...]
Morton Salt Factory Reclaimed Doug Fir
Establish in 1848, Morton Salt has been a fixture in American homes for over 170 years. Recognized for their iconic Morton Salt girl, the company has production facilities stretching from coast to coast. The Newark distribution center was closed in 2016. As part of the new ownership's remodel, we have reclaimed upwards of 15,000 board [...]