We’re always excited to see our unique and hand selected pieces of wood used in creative ways.
Northend Hardwoods owner and sculptor David Tanych takes yearly trips to the West Coast to meet with loggers and hand-select impressive pieces of Reclaimed Redwood, Myrtle and Cedar. Our Western Red Cedar comes from salvaged stumps in Humboldt and Mendocino counties in California.
This piece of reclaimed Western Red Cedar was recently installed during a Vermont home renovation project. The 3″ thick piece was utilized to create a kitchen bar counter top. Originally cut from a single 14′ long board, the counter has been carved into the shape of Vermont. The simple oil finish beautifully highlights the rich color and character of this impressive piece of Cedar and adds warmth and stability to the room.
We have a selection of distinctive, reclaimed timber in stock at our Williston and Lyndonville, Vermont mill and retail locations which can be browsed online or in person.
We are remodeling a ranch home and have been given red cedar which has been removed from a public facility. We were told it was because the building was old enough that the paint on one side of the cedar most likely contains lead. We were wanting something with the look of this wood for an island countertop and a breakfast bar countertop. We could also find some decorative uses for it outside. Please advise. Thank you.
Hi Lanette,
We’ve got a few options for counter tops. Our stock of Redwood and Western Red Cedar would certainly fit the bill if you are looking to use a single slab. We are also able to glue up any species of wood to create a top that will match the dimensions that you are looking for. By using a glued up top, you also gain added stability compared to a single slab.