FAQs

Reclaimed wood means it has been used for something else, and we are reusing it for your application, giving it new life. We mostly reclaim wood from old barns and other buildings, but we also reclaim wood from fences and mushroom farms.

Reclaimed wood can absolutely be used outside. It all depends on the environment and the type of wood. We mostly use hardwoods for exterior applications.

All of our reclaimed wood items are reclaimed from old structures. We also reclaim windows, doors, hinges, hardware, weather vanes, and tin. Our iron products are all hand forged, custom, one-of-a-kind pieces made here in Lancaster County. Visit our reclaimed wood services page to see examples of our work.

Our reclaimed wood is white oak, red oak, white pine, yellow pine, heart pine, hemlock, chestnut, hickory, poplar, and fir.

If you can imagine it, draw it, or simply describe what you are looking for, we can make it. Our custom design options are endless. Contact us to start your next project.

We go as far as the value of your barn determines. If you have a large, exceptional quality barn, or a historically preserved barn and are not from the Tri-State area, send us some photos of your barn and we will let you know if we are interested!

No, but it does factor in to the value of your barn. For us, barns with quality hardwoods are the most sought after.

Yes, you can send us a picture using the form on the barn removal page. Once we receive your information, we will follow up with you to let you know if we can help.

Yes, you must remove all contents that you want to keep. Anything left in the barn will be considered purchased by the company or trash. If we have to move anything out of the barn, it may increase your demolition costs, reducing the amount you get paid for your barn.

Live edge wood is a beam that was used in a structure but was not run through a saw, so it has some of the natural contour of the tree that it came from. In some cases the bark is still attached to the beam. Live edge wood can be turned into live edge coffee tables, live edge dining table, or a live edge mantel.

Lots of things! Some more popular projects that use reclaimed wood are barn wood paneling, reclaimed wood fireplace mantels, live edge tables, or reclaimed hardwood flooring. 

Yes, once we clean up the wood, you can paint it however you like. Some beams and boards have a rougher texture, which makes it a little harder to paint. We recommend poplar if you are looking to paint planking. We also offer staining and hard wax oil finishes. 

Yes, once the wood is cleaned up, you can finish it however you like. We offer a variety of finishing options including clear coats, stains, and hard wax oils. 

We prefer barns in good condition with an intact roof. The more water damage and disrepair in your barn, the less value both parties can get from it.

White Oak and American Chestnut are the most valuable species we look for.

The entire process may take 2 to 6 months from the time you submit photos of your barn. The actual demolition and removal of your barn can take 7-21 days, depending on size.

Depending on the value, we pay 25% down on the barn when the contract is signed and another 25% at the beginning of demolition. We pay the remaining balance upon completion of the demo. This is subject to change at anytime without notice before a contract is signed and is determined by the amount paid for the barn.