Reclaimed Chestnut Lumber
Reclaimed Chestnut Lumber is American Chestnut wood from disassembled barns. It has been kiln dried (to kill any insects), de-nailed, and scanned for metal.
Chestnut wood is easily worked by hand or machine and it stains, glues, and finishes well. The heartwood is coarse-grained and susceptible to splitting, so care must be taken if you are nailing it. It is not a first choice for turning because of the coarse grain.
What Happened to the American Chestnut Trees?
American Chestnut has been functionally extinct for decades. It used to have a range that stretched from Maine to Michigan and south to Mississippi, Alabama and Georgia. A blight was inadvertently introduced in the early 1900’s and in about 50 years the entire species was wiped out.
American Chestnut is “functionally extinct” because the blight can’t destroy the root systems. You may see young American Chestnut trees growing from old stumps. As soon as the saplings reach the size of a small tree, the blight kills them. This usually happens within 5 yrs. The tallest the tree will grow is about 20 feet.
| Measure | Grade | Finish | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/4 | CHESTNUT | $12.00 | |
| 8/4 | CHESTNUT | $15.00 | |
| 4/4 | KD SOFTWOOD DENAILED | DENAILED | $6.95 |
| MIXED | AIR DRIED | $5.00 | |
| Beams | AIR DRIED | W/ NAILS | $5.00 |
*All types of wood dust that are inhaled are hazardous to your health and have the potential to cause allergic reactions in sensitive people. Please wear the proper personal protective equipment when working with any type of wood.*
For more information about this species, please visit The Wood Database.
