North America's largest reclamation and distributor of certified virgin growth timber and custom mill work
The goal of Timeless Timber is to provide consumers with an environmentally sound alternative to contemporary wood products. Since Timeless Timber's reclaimed and recycled lumber offers unparalleled quality, beauty and a story that is tough to match, there really is no other choice.
Timeless Timber uses premium wood which is milled from logs that sank during the logging boom of the 1800's and early 1900's. These logs were perfectly preserved by the icy temperatures and low oxygen content of the waters of the Great Lakes.
This is a unique niche business that has attracted national and international attention. Timeless Timber products are all environmentally sound, created by recycling a squandered resource lost generations ago. Unlike other mills that cut wood from today's young forests, Timeless Timber uses antique quality wood that has not been available in any significant quantities for almost a century.
Timeless Timber is proud to be an environmentally conscious company. All of the reclaimed wood we mill is ecologically sound, and carries the environmental Scientific Certification Systems (SCS) seal of approval for 100% reclaimed underwater salvaged recycled timber. This means that none of our reclaimed timbers were harvested from current old-growth forests.
We are committed to educating wood product consumers of the importance of using "sustainable wood products" and the benefits of reclaimed and recycled lumber. Underwater logging reduces the negative impacts of commercial forestry by utilizing existing resources more responsibly. We currently recover, reclaim and process two million board feet of lumber each year without sawing down one single tree.
By recovering and reclaiming the vast amount of logs that sunk during the logging boom of yesteryear, we are able to help reduce the need to harvest existing forests to meet the current demand for wood. Timeless Timber logs are reclaimed without damage to wildlife habits. Every site is carefully assessed to prevent disturbing existing fish and wildlife habits.
Timeless Timber gives manufacturers, craftsmen and artisans the ability to utilize this fine, old growth lumber to create the "antiques" of tomorrow. Timeless Timber has the same fine grain and texture as the antiques of 100 years ago, because it's from the same forest. The fine designs of today will take on a whole new 'look' with the use of this rare, fine quality lumber.
Through extensive research and development, Timeless Timber has successfully refined its proprietary drying technology to preserve this treasure for generations to come. The mill is unique because all wood is cut to customers' specifications, such as violin and guitar makers, furniture manufacturers, craftsmen, and artisans. Anyone who appreciates fine quality wood the feel, the texture, the color, the depth that is present in fine antiques, will appreciate this treasure.
Our beautiful antique wood products
Timeless Timber offers unique and beautiful woods that allow the artisans and craftsmen of today to create pieces that have the look of fine antiques. This combination of age, color, grain and figure is available in Timeless Timber because it is the same woods that were used 100 years ago to create the pieces that are fine antiques today.
Timeless Timber comes in a wide range of color variation. While fresh cut lumber tends to be quite consistent in color, Timeless Timer's many years of being submerged has given it a unique color range. We call these unique darker woods "sapphire", the wood getting its color from minerals in the water and the lake bottom after 75+ years underwater.
When you purchase and use Timeless Timber you will receive a mix of the complete spectrum of colors from light sapwood to dark sapphire. This gives your project the unique Timeless Timber look. If you have a particular color match requirement, Timeless Timber can provide that at a premium price. Our knowledgeable sales department will be happy to explain the color-match process and quote your project accordingly.
Another Timeless Timber variation is quartersawn lumber. This is wood sawn with close to vertical grain and, in some species; most notably Oak, Maple & Beech, produces a unique figure or ray fleck. Quartersawn wood is also very stable because of its vertical grain. Since each log produces a limited amount of quartersawn wood please check on availability. Quartersawn woods are available in most species at a premium price.
Timeless Timber offers this online catalog of products dedicated to builders, contractors and architects. You may purchase our products with an authorized purchase order form your company.
Species Currently Available
Rough and Custom Dimensioned Lumber is available in Beech, Birch, Red & White Oak, Maple, Larch, Pine, Red Gum, Hickory, Ash, and Elm.
We specialize in custom made products such as table tops, counter tops, T & G flooring, and veneer.
We have two state of the art CNC machines and can custom make a wide variety of furniture designs.
For design ideas and to see examples of our work, please click on the Gallery tab in the menu above!
How To Purchase
Orders are processed on a per order basis. No orders are too small. Lumber is always ready to go, but Flooring, Countertops and Paneling are milled once an order is placed.
Due to the unique nature of this product, a lead time is required. Lead times will fluctuate depending on material availability, size of the order and production schedules. We will try to get your order to you as soon as possible. We can provide you with a lead time estimate at any time. A 50% down payment is required on most orders.
Our sales staff is always available to help assist you on special needs and questions. Call today and ask for Eric and Marc. They will be happy to assist you!
Contact Timeless Timber with any inquiries or comments you may have. We love to hear feedback from our customers.
715-685-9663
info@timelesstimber.com
2200 East Lake Shore Drive
Ashland, WI 54806
Timeless Timber | Underwater reclamation of antique timber, wood for antique furniture and flooring
