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I'll second that. Also look for old houses being torn down or for scraps being thrown from new houses being build. I just got a bunch of leftover wood from a

by YZF 6y ago

I'll second that. Also look for old houses being torn down or for scraps being thrown from new houses being build. I just got a bunch of leftover wood from a building site down the street. Even though they were trying to reuse most of it they still have to throw some away and if you ask nicely they'll probably let you have it... I've also gotten some very nice pallet wood from a local business importing countertops from China. Do watch out for chemically treated wood though I think that's more rare these days. The wood should have stamps/marks showing how it has been treated.

clairity 6y ago
i have been lamenting the 100 year old house down the street being gutted of its original wood (in good shape still, as far as i could see) and replaced with the cheap stuff of today, for no obvious benefit. a literal replacement, likely to keep the tax basis. the facade, roof, plumbing, and wiring (plus insulation) are likely upgrades but not the framing timber. such a waste. i’ve done some (small) reclamation projects with similar old wood, and it’s so much better than today’s lumber.