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Featured Project
Warehouse District Loft Conversion
A former cotton warehouse was converted into eight residential loft units. The developer wanted to expose and supplement the existing timber framing with additional reclaimed beams and use reclaimed flooring throughout all units. This project represents our largest single residential supply to date and demonstrates our ability to coordinate complex, multi-phase deliveries.
Project Challenges
- Matching new reclaimed beams to existing 1920s timber framing in color and texture
- Coordinating three delivery phases with active construction schedule across eight units
- Ensuring consistent flooring appearance across 12,000 board feet from multiple salvage sources
- Meeting tight timeline requirements while maintaining grading and quality standards
Environmental Impact
Featured Work
Project Gallery
Every project is unique. Browse our completed builds to see how reclaimed lumber performs in real-world applications across residential, commercial, and restoration projects.
Project Sectors
Project Categories
We supply reclaimed lumber to projects across every sector of the building industry. Here are the categories of work we handle most frequently.
Residential
40+From full-home renovations to single-room accent features, our reclaimed lumber brings warmth, character, and history to residential projects of every scale. We work with homeowners, general contractors, and interior designers to select the right species, grade, and finish for each space.
Commercial
25+Restaurants, retail spaces, offices, and co-working environments benefit from the visual impact and sustainability story of reclaimed wood. Our commercial projects range from bar tops and feature walls to full buildouts with reclaimed flooring, paneling, and structural beams.
Historic Restoration
15+Restoring historic structures demands materials that match the original species, dimensions, and character. We specialize in sourcing period-accurate reclaimed lumber for churches, courthouses, warehouses, and residential landmarks, working closely with restoration architects and preservation boards.
Hospitality
12+Hotels, boutique inns, and bed-and-breakfasts use reclaimed wood to create memorable guest experiences. Our hospitality projects include lobby renovations, guest room accent features, dining room installations, and outdoor entertaining spaces built with reclaimed decking and pergola timbers.
Institutional
8+Schools, universities, libraries, and community centers choose reclaimed lumber to demonstrate environmental responsibility while creating inspiring spaces. Many institutional projects require LEED certification, and our documentation packages support the submission process.
Mixed-Use Development
6+Modern mixed-use buildings combine residential, commercial, and community spaces under one roof. We supply reclaimed lumber for common areas, lobby features, retail tenant improvements, and residential unit accents, coordinating multi-phase deliveries with complex construction schedules.
Applications
Types of Projects We Handle
Our reclaimed lumber is used in a wide range of applications, from standard flooring installations to one-of-a-kind architectural features. Here are the project types we supply most frequently.
Hardwood Flooring Installations
Reclaimed oak, maple, heart pine, and mixed hardwood flooring for residential and commercial spaces. Custom milled to your specified width, thickness, and profile. Available tongue-and-groove, shiplap, or square-edge.
Exposed Beam Installations
Structural and decorative reclaimed beams in Douglas fir, white oak, cypress, and longleaf pine. Hand-selected for straightness, structural soundness, and visual character. Available in standard and custom dimensions.
Accent Walls & Wall Cladding
Mixed-width reclaimed planks for feature walls, headboard walls, and full-room wall cladding. Available in natural patina, lightly sanded, or wire-brushed finishes. Herringbone, chevron, and horizontal patterns.
Custom Bar Tops & Countertops
Solid slab and edge-glued reclaimed wood countertops for bars, kitchens, and commercial service areas. Finished with food-safe epoxy, tung oil, or polyurethane depending on the application and desired aesthetic.
Exterior Decking & Pergolas
Weather-resistant reclaimed lumber for decks, porches, pergolas, and outdoor entertaining areas. Douglas fir and cypress options with natural decay resistance. Available with slip-resistant groove milling.
Ceiling Planks & Coffered Ceilings
Lightweight reclaimed planks for ceiling installations in residential and commercial spaces. Available in narrow and wide widths with tongue-and-groove or shiplap profiles. Whitewash and natural finish options.
Stair Treads & Railings
Solid reclaimed hardwood stair treads, risers, and railing components. Custom milled to your dimensions with bullnose, square, or chamfered edge profiles. Available in oak, maple, heart pine, and walnut.
Mantels & Architectural Accents
Statement pieces from single reclaimed timbers -- fireplace mantels, floating shelves, door and window headers, and custom architectural elements. Each piece selected for character, grain pattern, and structural integrity.
Furniture & Custom Millwork
Custom tables, desks, shelving, cabinetry, and built-in furniture crafted from reclaimed lumber. We provide dimensioned stock to furniture makers and custom millwork shops, or can recommend local craftspeople for finished pieces.
Siding & Exterior Cladding
Reclaimed barn board, weathered siding, and exterior cladding for both authentic restoration work and modern design applications. Available in original weathered finish or resawn to reveal fresh interior grain.
Client Feedback
What Our Clients Say
We work with architects, contractors, homeowners, and developers. Here is what they have to say about working with Boston Lumber.
“We specified Boston Lumber for our restaurant renovation because we needed materials that told a story. The heart pine flooring they supplied is 130 years old and more beautiful than anything available new. Their documentation made our LEED submission effortless.”
“As a general contractor, I need suppliers I can rely on for quality, consistency, and on-time delivery. Boston Lumber has delivered on every project. Their grading is accurate, their moisture content is where they say it is, and the material is always clean and ready to install.”
“Our church restoration required species-matched lumber that looked like it had always been there. Boston Lumber found us longleaf pine that matched our 1890s framing perfectly. The congregation cannot tell where the original ends and the replacement begins.”
“I was renovating my home and wanted reclaimed wood for environmental reasons, but I was worried about quality and safety. Boston Lumber tested everything, provided all the documentation, and the white oak flooring they supplied is the most beautiful floor I have ever seen.”
Available Species
Species We Supply for Projects
Our inventory includes a wide range of reclaimed species, each with unique characteristics suited to different applications and design aesthetics.
White Oak
Best for: Flooring, furniture, stair treads
Dense, durable, with prominent ray fleck pattern. Ages to a warm golden-brown. Excellent stability.
Heart Pine
Best for: Flooring, ceiling planks, paneling
Rich amber to deep red-brown tones. Tight grain from old-growth trees. Unmistakable warmth and history.
Douglas Fir
Best for: Beams, decking, structural elements
Strong and straight-grained with a warm reddish hue. Excellent structural properties. Ideal for exposed timber.
Cypress
Best for: Bar tops, exterior applications, mantels
Naturally decay-resistant. Light honey color with distinctive grain. Well-suited for both interior and exterior use.
Longleaf Pine
Best for: Restoration, structural replacement, flooring
Extremely dense and strong. No longer commercially available from new harvest. Essential for period restoration work.
Mixed Hardwood
Best for: Flooring, accent walls, feature installations
A blend of species creating natural color variation. Each board is unique. Popular for rustic and eclectic designs.
Maple
Best for: Flooring, countertops, butcher blocks
Pale, clean appearance with fine grain. Extremely hard and durable. Takes stain well for custom color matching.
American Chestnut
Best for: Accent features, furniture, collector pieces
Rare species no longer available new due to blight. Warm brown with straight grain. Highly sought after for its history and beauty.
Common Questions
Project FAQs
Answers to the questions we hear most often from builders, architects, and homeowners planning projects with reclaimed lumber.
Q1What is your minimum order size for a project?
There is no strict minimum order. We regularly supply orders ranging from 100 board feet for a single accent wall to 12,000+ board feet for multi-unit commercial buildouts. Smaller orders are welcome and receive the same attention to grading, documentation, and preparation as large-scale projects. Contact us at info@boston-lumber.com with your project details.
Q2How far in advance should I order for my project?
We recommend contacting us at least 4-6 weeks before you need material on site. This allows time for species selection, grading, custom milling if needed, kiln drying, and delivery coordination. For large orders (over 5,000 board feet) or custom species matching, 8-12 weeks is ideal. Rush orders may be possible depending on current inventory -- contact us to discuss your timeline.
Q3Do you deliver to the job site?
Yes. We coordinate delivery directly to your job site throughout New England and beyond. Deliveries within Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Maine are handled on our own trucks. For projects outside New England, we work with trusted freight carriers and can coordinate liftgate delivery, inside delivery, or dock-to-dock shipping as needed.
Q4Can you match lumber from an existing structure for a restoration?
Species matching for restoration work is one of our specialties. Send us a sample or detailed photos of the existing lumber, along with the species (if known), dimensions, and approximate age of the structure. Our grading team will search our inventory for the best match in species, grain pattern, color, and texture. We have successfully matched lumber for structures dating from the 1830s through the 1950s.
Q5Do you provide installation services?
We are a lumber supplier, not an installation contractor. However, we work with a network of experienced installers, finish carpenters, and timber framers throughout New England who specialize in working with reclaimed wood. We are happy to provide referrals based on your project location and scope. We also provide detailed installation guidelines and technical support for your installer.
Q6What certifications and documentation do you provide with project orders?
Every project order can include chain-of-custody records, grade certificates, moisture content reports, species verification, environmental impact reports, and lead/hazmat testing results (for pre-1978 source structures). For LEED projects, we provide pre-formatted submission packages. All documentation is available at no additional charge. Visit our certifications page for full details.
Q7Can I visit your facility to hand-select material for my project?
Absolutely. Our facility at 37 Linden St, Medford, MA 02155 is open for customer visits by appointment. We encourage architects, designers, and homeowners to visit and hand-select material for projects where visual consistency and character are critical. Our team will walk you through available inventory and help you choose the best stock for your application. Email info@boston-lumber.com to schedule a visit.