What does 4/4, 6/4 and 8/4 mean?
These are terms used in the lumber industry referring to the thickness of lumber.4/4 means 1”, 6/4 means 1.5” and 8/4 means 2”.
What sizes does your material come in?
Dimensional lumber is typically carried in 4/4 (1”), 6/4 (1.5”) and 8/4 (2”). Average sizes range between 6”-9” wide x 6’-9’ long. Slabs are typically offered in 8/4 (2”) with sizes ranging between 12”-20” wide x 6’-9’ long.
What species do you carry?
We focus our salvaging efforts on all domestic hardwoods grown locally. Commonly salvaged species include: Maple, Ash, Elm, Oak, Beech as well as other specialty species such as Locusts, Chestnuts, Walnut and Cherry.
Are your products kiln dried?
Yes, we kiln dry our lumber to 6-8% moisture content.
What does rough sawn mean?
Rough sawn refers to unfinished lumber.It has not been further processed such as planning and edging.
What does book matched mean?
Book matching is using material that has been cut consecutively off the log to create a mirror image once put side by side.
What is a live edge?
Live edge refers to the natural edge of the lumber/ slab under the bark.Our slabs are available with a full live edge or partial live edge, a combination of straight and natural edges.
Do you sell lumber and furniture?
Yes, we offer both rough sawn lumber and furniture.
Do you have a showroom that I can see your products?
Yes, we do. We carry rough sawn lumber, slabs, furniture and accessories. Our address can be found in the “Contact” section on our website.
Do you make custom furniture?
Yes, we create mostly custom pieces to suit your specifications. If you’re looking for a custom piece, please provide us with as much information as possible so that we can provide you with more accurate information. Information suggested: type of product, design, size, colour preference, any reference images as well as your colour scheme (walls, floors, other furniture).
How long should I expect before I hear back on an inquiry?
We appreciate all your questions and comments. We apologize if we cannot get back in touch immediately. Please expect to hear back from our staff within a week.
I saw a furniture piece on your website and would like to buy it. How do I proceed?
As most of the pieces we build are custom to order, the images shown on our website are no longer available. If there is a type of wood or design that you would like made, we can select material and produce another piece. Keep in mind, each product we create is a one of a kind and can never be exactly reproduced. We also carry a selection of pieces at our showroom for sale which can be seen on our website by clicking the “showroom” link.
Do you carry flooring?
Unfortunately, we don’t offer flooring but you are welcome to purchase our rough sawn material and have it processed into flooring.
What’s the difference between salvaged and reclaimed?
Salvaged refers to recycling “new” logs. This is new material that has been taken down and processed into a higher valued product.Reclaimed is utilizing material that had been used for another purpose such as an existing structure like barn or factory. Many refer to reclaimed as the “barn board” look that is weathered and beaten.
Do you carry reclaimed wood?
The only reclaimed wood we carry came from old historic Toronto wharfs dating back to the early 1800’s that were buried and discovered a few years back while excavating for condo developments. We offer old growth Pine and Hemlock. This material does not have the weathered “barn board” look.
Where does your wood come from?
All of our material is salvaged from the Greater Toronto Area.
Do you buy wood?
No, we don’t purchase material.
Do you cut down trees?
No we don’t. As we are not arborists, we do not cut trees down. We only salvage felled logs.
Do you salvage my tree?
UTS focuses their salvaging efforts on municipal forestry waste. If you have a log that you would like salvaged and turned into a product, services are available however there will be removal costs which will vary based on the size of tree and location.