Consultation Services
15+ years of reclaimed lumber expertise, available to your project. From material selection to specification writing, we help architects, designers, contractors, and homeowners get reclaimed wood right.
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Expert Guidance
Get Reclaimed Wood Right the First Time
Reclaimed lumber is not a commodity product. Every board is unique, every species behaves differently, and the gap between “this looks amazing” and “this is a problem” often comes down to decisions made early in the design and specification process.
Our consultation services exist to bridge the knowledge gap between conventional construction and reclaimed materials. Whether you are an architect specifying reclaimed wood for the first time or a homeowner planning a weekend project, we provide the expertise to ensure your project succeeds — on budget, on schedule, and looking exactly like you envisioned.
Services
What We Offer
Six core consultation services that cover every phase of a reclaimed wood project, from initial concept through installation.
Project Assessment
We evaluate your project requirements — scope, timeline, aesthetic goals, structural needs, and budget — to determine which reclaimed materials are the best fit. This includes on-site visits for larger projects and sample preparation for design review.
Material Selection
Not all reclaimed wood is interchangeable. Species hardness, grain character, color variation, dimensional stability, and availability all affect which material works for a given application. We guide you through the options with samples and technical data.
Specification Writing
For architects and designers working reclaimed wood into construction documents, we help write clear, buildable specifications. This includes species callouts, grading standards, moisture content requirements, finish specifications, and acceptable variation ranges.
Budget Development
Reclaimed lumber pricing varies significantly by species, dimension, and processing requirements. We provide detailed material and processing budgets early in the design phase so there are no surprises at bid time.
Architect & Designer Collaboration
We work directly with your design team to ensure reclaimed materials are properly integrated into the project. This includes material mockups, installation detail review, and coordination with other trades for proper sequencing.
Installation Guidance
Reclaimed wood behaves differently from new lumber during installation. We provide detailed installation guidelines covering acclimation, fastening, expansion gaps, finish application, and maintenance for every product we supply.
Applications
Projects We Consult On
We have provided consultation for hundreds of projects across every building type and scale. Here are the most common categories.
Residential Renovation
Accent walls, flooring, mantels, ceiling treatments, and kitchen features. We help homeowners choose the right material for each application and ensure it integrates with existing finishes.
Barnwood accent walls, wide-plank flooring, reclaimed beam mantels, shiplap ceilings
Commercial Interior
Restaurant fit-outs, office feature walls, retail displays, and hospitality environments. We advise on fire code compliance, finish durability, and high-traffic material selection.
Restaurant tabletops, office lobby walls, hotel headboard walls, brewery taproom finishes
New Construction
Incorporating reclaimed elements into new buildings from the design phase. We coordinate with architects on structural considerations, material availability, and long lead-time planning.
Exposed beam structures, reclaimed siding, mixed-material facades, timber frame accents
Historic Preservation
Matching existing historic materials for restoration projects. We source species-matched, period-appropriate reclaimed lumber and can replicate historic milling profiles.
Period-matched flooring, historic trim replication, structural timber replacement, facade restoration
The Process
How a Consultation Works
Reach Out
Call, email, or fill out our contact form with a brief description of your project. Include photos, plans, or sketches if available.
Initial Review
We review your project details and schedule a phone call or in-person meeting. For straightforward questions, we often resolve them in this step at no charge.
Detailed Assessment
For larger projects, we conduct an on-site visit or detailed plan review. We prepare material recommendations, budgets, and a preliminary schedule.
Ongoing Support
As your project progresses, we remain available for questions, material adjustments, and coordination with your construction team.
FAQ
Common Questions
How much does a consultation cost?
Initial phone and email consultations are free. On-site assessments within the Portland metro area are $150, which is credited toward your material order. Remote project review via plans and photos is complimentary for projects over $5,000.
How early in the design process should I engage you?
The earlier the better. Ideally, we get involved during schematic design when material selections are being considered. This allows us to confirm availability, establish realistic budgets, and identify any lead-time issues before they become problems.
Can you work with my architect or designer directly?
Absolutely. We regularly collaborate with design teams across the Pacific Northwest. We can attend design meetings, review drawings, prepare material specifications, and coordinate with contractors on installation details.
Do you provide samples?
Yes. We maintain a sample library of all our standard species and profiles. Custom samples can be prepared from your specified material within 3-5 business days. Sample sets for design presentations are available at no charge for qualified projects.
What if the material I want is not currently in stock?
We maintain relationships with salvage operations throughout the Pacific Northwest. If a specific species, dimension, or character is not in our current inventory, we can often source it within 2-4 weeks through our network.
Self-Service Resources
Start Your Research
If you are still in the early research phase, our online resource guides cover species characteristics, sizing standards, grading terminology, and project planning basics. They are free and updated regularly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers you need, fast
Quick answers to the most common questions customers ask about this page. If you need anything else, reach out and we'll help right away.
What does a reclaimed lumber consultation include?
We review drawings, budgets, code requirements, and design intent, then recommend species, grades, profiles, and finishes.
Can you help with specification writing?
Yes. We draft spec language for reclaimed content, grading, moisture, milling, and installation best practices.
Do you provide samples for client approval?
We produce labeled samples and mockups so owners and designers can approve look and feel before procurement.
Can you estimate reclaimed quantities from plans?
Share your drawings and we will prepare a reclaimed lumber takeoff with alternates and pricing options.
Do you advise on code compliance for reclaimed wood?
We guide you on grading, structural documentation, and moisture requirements to satisfy inspectors.
Can you join project meetings with the design team?
Yes. We join virtual or on-site meetings to align material choices with budgets and timelines.
How early should we engage you in the project?
Engage us during schematic or DD to lock in realistic lead times, profiles, and budgets before bidding.
Do you offer value engineering options?
We propose alternative species, dimensions, or milling approaches that maintain design intent while lowering cost.
Is there a fee for consultation?
Initial scoping calls are free; deeper spec work is billed or credited toward material orders, depending on project size.
Can you support LEED documentation?
We supply reclaimed content data, source locations, and diversion metrics to support LEED submittals.
Let's Discuss Your Project
Initial consultations are always free. Tell us about your project and we will let you know how we can help — whether that is a quick phone call or a comprehensive on-site assessment.