great buys » humboldt barn redwood turning blocks

These redwood blocks are relics from a bygone era. Clear, all-heart, old-growth redwood of this quality just no longer exists in new lumber. These blocks are suitable for a variety of applications – including furniture and finish installations. These pieces come from an 1890’s-era barn in Humboldt County on the North Coast of California – the heart of redwood country. As-is, these pieces exhibit a weathered grey patina, with some areas of white paint. Remilled, they offer the splendor of old-growth, dense-grain, rich burgundy redwood. This inventory is a bargain at $5 per board foot. Purchase must be per unit, with approximately 200 board feet per unit.

Sources: 1890s-era barn in Humboldt County, on the North Coast of California.

Species: Sequoia sempervirens.

Color tones: As-is weathered grey or resawn/surfaced to reveal rich burgundy and auburn hues.

Dimensions: 4” x 6” and 6” x 8” x up to 20” long.

Millwork: As-is, originally circle-sawn, lumber circa the 1890s.

Character: Nails and nail holes, oxide stains, seasoning checks, mostly clear with some white paint.

Finish: Unfinished with some white paint.

LEED: MR 4 (Recycled Content), MR 5 (Regional Materials).

Price: $5 per board foot. Must be purchased per unit, with approximately 200 board feet per unit.