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Reclaimed lumber

OnionRings

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To sell reclaimed lumber is not an easy job, it has multiple layers to it. It is not really simple to process old beams, you either clean them for resale value or you break them down for bulk projects. And if there is a high demand for some type of old-grown pine, they offer a single flat rate instead of pricing by thickness, grade and condition. Overall, if it weren't worth it nobody would haul it.

Fellow lumberjack diaries :)
 
Ah, couldn't agree more. It takes effort and passion to make it work, but that's what makes the craft special and there's real beauty in giving old wood new life! Keep doing what you do!
 
You could try sorting and pricing based on end-use like decorative pieces vs. structural stock instead of just species or condition, it might help attract both bulk buyers and niche customers
 
Reclaimed lumber sales typically include cleaning up or deconstructing old beams for resale or larger projects. The pricing can fluctuate, especially since some kinds of old-growth pine are sold at a set rate. Even though there are challenges, the strong demand and potential for profit make it a worthwhile venture for many people.
 
To sell reclaimed lumber is not an easy job, it has multiple layers to it. It is not really simple to process old beams, you either clean them for resale value or you break them down for bulk projects. And if there is a high demand for some type of old-grown pine, they offer a single flat rate instead of pricing by thickness, grade and condition. Overall, if it weren't worth it nobody would haul it.

Fellow lumberjack diaries :)
I hear you, the hustle of flipping reclaimed lumber is a lot more work than people realize! And I think it's worth it for a lot more than just the money. It's not just moving old wood, it's also good for the environment, like one less tree that has to come down. You're creating a market for a valuable, finite resource, and keeping that old-growth lumber in circulation instead of letting it end up as landfill fodder. It's a grind, but it's a grind that matters!
 
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