Earth Sheltered Solar House from recycled barn beams

This house was built in 1986 on top of a hill from mostly recycled materials- barn beams & steel & 3 cedar corn silos. There are 25 cubic meters of concrete on the 3 roofs with continuous layer of insulation on exterior of concrete structure & under radiant hollow floors. 3500 sq. ft of floor [...]

February 16, 2010  Tags: , , , , , , , ,   Posted in: General  2 Comments

Urbanwood: A Better, Sustainable Option for Removed Trees

We know that wood disposal can be challenging and expensive for arborists and managers of urban and community forests. You’ve heard that logs from city trees can’t be used for anything but mulch or fuel. This simply isn’t true.
Our partners can show you how city trees can still be made into everything from rough lumber [...]

January 29, 2010  Tags: , , , ,   Posted in: General  One Comment

Recycled Meranti Wood from Malaysia

Sometimes called Philippine mahogany, this wood isn’t mahogany at all. Generally found in the Philippine Islands, as well as Malaysia, Indonesia, and Southeast Asia. Meranti is a wood of global commercial importance. Applications include plywood, plywood paneling, cabinets, and hollow-core doors as well as light structural framing, moldings and trim, and low-cost furniture although, Meranti [...]

January 1, 2010  Tags: , , , ,   Posted in: General  No Comments

Recycled old teak wood from Indonesia

These reclaimed/recycled teak wood are collected from old Dutch houses, village houses and old bridges from Indonesia.
They are in very good condition where the nails are removed and the damaged areas are cut. They have various sizes and they can be used to make furniture and for various other applications.
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January 1, 2010  Tags: , , , , , ,   Posted in: General  2 Comments

Wastecycle Wood Recycling

Wastecycle offers discounted disposal prices for wood which is segregated from other waste at source.

December 18, 2009  Tags: , , ,   Posted in: General  No Comments