Beetle Kill Wood is the result of one of a growing number of detrimental beetle populations attacking evergreen and deciduous trees alike. The mountain pine beetle is the specific culprit and unusual weather patterns have resulted in an explosion in their population in the western forest. It is proving especially fatal to populations of Lodgepole pines native to most western states. Salvaged lumber from these killed trees is a growing design trend among architects in California to Colorado and beyond. Read more »
Thousand Cankers Disease
Thousand cankers disease is a relatively new fungal infection that seems to have an affinity for Walnut trees. The disease is a combination of damage caused by a native beetle, coupled with a canker producing fungal infection. While the disease itself is rarer than Emerald Ash Borer and Walnut trees seem at least partially capable of fending off an infection, it is still a growing concern among foresters and members of the forest products industry. Read more »
Timber Ownership in the US
While Federal and State Governments own millions of acres of standing timber in the United States, the share of timber ownership is still overwhelmingly held by the private sector. As a result, the market for standing timber is robust, resilient and surprisingly responsive to market changes. Read more »
Logging and the Environment
Hardwood Lumber is among the best examples of a renewable resource in North America. An appropriate, properly implemented forest management plan can actually improve the growth rate, vitality and carbon-sequestering capacity of your standing timber. We specialize in balancing the financial return from a woods with concerns about preserving wildlife habitat and maximizing forest vitality. Read more »
Firewood and Sawdust
If you’re looking for firewood or sawdust in central Ohio, look no further than Timber Works. Because we process thousands of board feet per year, we have a steady supply of high quality, low priced hardwood scraps for firewood and hardwood sawdust for bedding and composting amendments. Read more »
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Osage Orange Lumber and Bow Blanks
Osage Orange is among the most interesting varieties of wood available in this region of North America. It is the hottest burning North American hardwood and is prized by bow makers. When Quartersawn, Osage exhibits an interesting grain pattern that is becoming recognized by the wood working community as well. While it can be hard to find at lumber mills and yards, Timber Works has you covered. We routinely stock kiln-dried, dimensional Osage, as well as live-edge slabs and bow blanks. Read more »
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Getting the Most for Your Timber Sale
The timber industry is changing rapidly and Timber Works is uniquely suited to take advantage of these changes. We aren’t middle men like most loggers which means we can afford to pay a higher price for your standing timber. We’re so confident in our model that we offer a high price guarantee to our land owners on any standing timber we buy.
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How Much is My Standing Timber Worth
Valuing a stand of timber depends heavily on the size and quality of the trees in the woods. It is important to educate yourself on your timber stand and work with a customer-oriented logging company you can trust. Timber Works will provide you with a no obligation assessment of your timber stand, answering all of your questions and explaining every step of the process along the way. Read more »
Kiln-Dried, Hardwood Slabs
Live edged, hardwood slabs make a bold statement in home and office design. They are used by craftsmen to make tables, furniture and as unique accents throughout a space. Our hardwood slabs are wide, left with their live bark edges intact and machine planed down to standard thicknesses so they’re ready for your project. Read more »
Why Quartersawn Lumber
When you quartersaw timber the resulting hardwood lumber is more stable, less prone to shrinking, warping and cupping, and in a number of species such as White Oak, presents distinct, decorative medullary rays and vertical grain, providing both visual and structural improvements over plain sawing. That’s why Timber Works specializes in quartersawn lumber. Read more »