Reclaimed Redwood – Time Tested and Quality Assured
Reclaimed redwood is popular for both indoor and outdoor projects. As it ages, old growth redwood continues to cure, acquiring appealing coloration and gaining strength that is not available in today’s new growth lumber. The Lumber Baron has sought far and wide to acquire the best reclaimed redwood on the market. Our reclaimed lumber is all hand selected, providing you with the best lumber money can buy, from locations with historical and nostalgic value.
- Reclaimed Redwood from Reservoirs – Our reclaimed redwood selection includes a variety of old growth lumber taken from reservoir projects dating from the early 1900’s. The Almaden Reservoir is still in use, but The Lumber Baron was able to reclaim more than 35,000 board feet, primarily 2 by 10 and 2 by 12 sections, which became available after recent seismic activity. Another reservoir in Mountain View, California has provided thousands of more feet of old growth redwood which can be used in its original full 2-inch configuration or milled to your desired size.
- Redwood from Water and Wine Tanks – Water tanks were once a staple of farms around the country, and the durable, knot-free wood of old growth redwood was a favorite material for building them. Today, the reclaimed redwood is a unique material, often feathery or scaly on one side due to decades of contact with changing water levels and a faded gray on the other. Similarly, staves used in California’s early wineries are imbued with tannins released from the grapes, showing beautiful tinting that is a testimony to the history of the reclaimed lumber itself.
- Hand Hewn Redwood Timbers – Rough hewn redwood salvaged from old barns is excellent for beams and mantles. This finely aged lumber includes original saw marks and many pieces contain bark from the tree. They can be used in their original 8×8 or 10×14 sizes or surfaced to create a smooth finish suitable for mantles, stairs, and other indoor applications.
- Redwood from Moffett Field Air Base – The Lumber Baron has thousands of feet of 1-½ by 4 ½ old growth redwood salvaged from Hangar One at Sunnyvale’s famous Moffett Air Field. Originally milled entirely from clear heartwood, this material is both historic and luxurious in appearance, including oxidized nail holes from the original construction.
- Reclaimed Redwood from Bay Bridge and Pier 31 – The Lumber Baron is proud to offer reclaimed lumber from both the Old Bay Bridge and San Francisco’s famous Pier 31. Both of these Bay Area landmarks were built in the early part of the 20th century using old growth redwood. We were able to salvage 40,000 board feet from Pier 31, which can be purchased in their original 3×4 milled condition or milled to suit. Bay Bridge timbers are 12 inches wide and available in a variety of sizes, including 1-by, 6-by, and 12-by sections, or milled to your specifications.
Reclaimed Redwood Siding, Paneling, and Flooring
Reclaimed redwood is often taken from massive beams used in old bridges or other major construction projects. These gigantic heartland timbers are not available except as salvaged lumber and cannot be reproduced by today’s young-growth forests. The Lumber Baron has a large stock of reclaimed lumber of this type, which can be used in its original form or milled and surfaced to bring out the original coloring. Perfect for exterior, unpainted siding, interior flooring, or for use as everything from decking to bar tops and kitchen counters, The Lumber Baron offers the best selection and milling options in the Bay Area.
Hand Selected Old Growth Redwood
The Lumber Baron is your source for high quality reclaimed redwood, Douglas Fir, and cedar. We scour the country in search of antique buildings and major construction projects which are being dismantled or refurbished and choose the best materials for our stock. Available in original milled sizes or re-milled at our location, you will not find a better selection of heartwood and clear lumber reminiscent of a bygone era. We stock new growth lumber as well, but our knot-free reclaimed redwood is in a class by itself, and must be seen to be believed.
San Bernardino Reservoir Reclaimed Redwood
From a large, football stadium size, water reservoir in San Bernardino, CA, The Lumber Baron is proud to offer a large amount of clear all heart, reclaimed, old growth redwood in 2x10, 4x12, and 8x8 sizes. The 2x10 and 4x12 redwood served as the rafters holding up the structures metal roof. A full 2” thick, the [...]
Reclaimed Bay Bridge Redwood Lumber
The Old San Francisco Bay Bridge, a landmark architectural piece for the Bay Area, was completed on November 12, 1936. Following the partial collapse of the upper deck during the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake, construction of a new self-anchored suspension bridge began in 2002 which, according to Guinness World Records, is the world's widest bridge. [...]
Sonoma Fire Reclaimed Redwood Water Tank
Last year's Sonoma fire storm devastated the area. This 150,000 gallon redwood water tank stood right in the fire's path. The roof burned, as well as the top four feet of all the boards, but the water line, at 16' high, saved the rest of the tank. This redwood water tank endured, like we're sure [...]
Pier 31 Reclaimed Redwood and Douglas Fir Lumber
Along the historic waterfront, the piers of San Francisco run along the Embarcadero, a street located on the city's north eastern border. Among the famous restaurants, shops and viewpoints, Pier 31 resides right in the heart of this tourist attraction. From a recent roof remodel, The Lumber Baron is proud to offer over 40,000 board [...]
San Jose Almaden Reservior Reclaimed Redwood Lumber
Almaden Reservoir Redwood The Almaden Reservoir, one Santa Clara county's six original reservoirs, was built in 1935. Still in use, The Lumber Baron is proud to announce the reclamation of over 35,000 board feet of 2x12 and 2x10 old growth clear all heart redwood lumber from its recent seismic project. The redwood served as the [...]
Reclaimed 3×6 Redwood from Richardson Bay Redwood Bridge
When the Richardson Bay Redwood Bridge opened in 1931, at the time, it was the largest structure ever constructed of redwood. Built from over 2.5 million board feet of redwood, the Richardson Bridge made the important transportation connection from San Rafael to Sausalito. The Lumber Baron is able to offer limited amounts of 3x5 t&g [...]
Milled Reclaimed Redwood Lumber
Do you like all the characteristics of reclaimed material but prefer a cleaner, less weathered, more finished look? Here are a couple examples of what the reclaimed redwood material can look like when it is freshly milled.
Hand hewn Redwood beams
From a rustic barn in Eureka, we have a selection of reclaimed, hand hewn redwood timbers, many still with portions of the bark still intact. From 8x8 to 10x14 these beams look great as is or can be wire brushed and polished for a cleaner look. Many of our clients have used them successfully as [...]
Reclaimed Wine Tank Redwood Lumber
Before the switch to either stainless steel or oak, many wineries in California used redwood tanks to store and age wine. We’ve acquired some special Cabernet wine tanks including staves from one of California’s oldest wineries, Digardi, founded in the 1860’s in Martinez. Beautifully stained by years of wine grape tannins, these incredible pieces of [...]
Hangar One Reclaimed Redwood Lumber
Reclaimed from the ceilings of the famous Moffett Field air base in Sunnyvale, we have thousands of board feet from the legendary Hangar One. Measuring 1 ½ x 4 ½ and exposing numerous oxidized nail holes, this clear all heart old growth reclaimed redwood material is stunning in look and rich in history. Past Presidents [...]
Various Reclaimed Redwood Water Tank Material
The scaly, feathering appearance of our water tank material exudes a rustic, rugged persona. These tanks are still found on farms throughout the country and scatter the New York City skyline. Left alone, the interior faces of tank staves have a feathery, scaly appearance caused from years of use and varying liquid levels. After decades [...]
Various 2x Reclaimed Reservoir Redwood
Reclaimed from a large water reservoir in Mountain View, we have a large selection of clear all heart redwood 2x material. Much of it from structures pre-dating the 1930’s, the lumber hails from an era when two inch meant two inch. Measuring a full two inches thick, the material is perfect for furniture or can [...]
Redwood Reclaimed Bridge Timbers
Early engineers turned to massive beams to carry the structural loads of California’s first bridges. Currently, we have some select 6x16, 10x18, 12x14 and 16x16 redwood reclaimed from these structures. Creatively use them as whole pieces or have them milled into one of a kind bar tops or siding. These old growth reclaimed beams are [...]
Reclaimed Wood Paneling
Everyone uses paint. Why not incorporate wood to create an environment of warmth, charm and character with one or a combination of any of our reclaimed wood paneling options? We have a number of beautifully weathered reclaimed wood paneling options that will liven any room. From our Bay Bridge Redwood, to old growth Kapur reclaimed [...]
Reclaimed Redwood Flooring
Create your own custom space by choosing planks in a variety of wide widths and lengths not available at your normal flooring store. With outstanding durability and unmatched beauty, a reclaimed floor will become the center piece of any space. Available in: Douglas fir, Redwood, Antique Tobacco Oak
Liverpool Lil’s Reclaimed Siding
Located on San Francisco’s Lyon Street near Lombard, Liverpool Lil’s Restaurant and Pub served as a mainstay in the Marina for over 40 years. Unfortunately, a fire in the early morning hours of April 29th, 2015 forced it’s closure. The Lumber Baron is proud to offer approximately 250 square feet of reclaimed accent walls from [...]
Reclaimed Redwood Decking
Our 2x6 reclaimed redwood decking is generally purchased from customer's who we are supplying new lumber to. We hand select the better, usable boards, keeping them out of the land fill. Mostly old growth, they are available with or without knots. They can also be split in half to create unique, rustic siding material.
Reclaimed Redwood Reservoir Beams
Builders of the past used material that was readily available and around here, redwood and doug fir reigned supreme. Our collection of clear all heart redwood timbers and select structural 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 [...]