We serve customers across Ohio and neighboring states with an emphasis on responsible forestry and consistent supply. Whether you’re flooring a home, building furniture, or repairing trailers, our hardwood products come from forests managed for long-term health and regeneration. Explore the categories below to learn more about our most requested materials and their applications.
Why Buy Lumber for Flooring & Slabs from Ohio Timber Works
- True kiln-dried stock: Target interior moisture content is typically 6–9% before installation to match indoor conditions and minimize movement.
- Graded to industry standards: Sorted by appearance and suitability so your yield is predictable for floors and slab projects.
- Regional species, responsibly sourced: Emphasis on Eastern hardwoods with reliable availability—White and Red Oak, Maple, Walnut.
- Cut options for the application: Plainsawn, rift and quartersawn for flooring stability and clean grain; thick live-edge slabs for tops, bars, and benches.
Popular Species for Floors & Slabs
- White Oak
- Stable, closed-pore grain for flooring; takes stain evenly; excellent wear. Widely available in our region.
- Black Walnut
- Dark heartwood and premium look for tabletops and statement pieces.
- Hard Maple (Sugar Maple)
- High hardness for traffic areas; bright tone; benefits from precise humidity control during acclimation.
- Hickory
- Very hard and character-rich; ideal for rustic or high-wear spaces; select for color consistency when desired.
Drying & Acclimation
Interior projects perform best when wood is dried to the expected in-service range. For typical conditioned interiors, that’s about 6–9% moisture content prior to installation. Acclimate on site before fastening so boards can reach equilibrium with the space.
- We verify moisture content with calibrated meters.
- Boards are packaged to maintain flatness during transport and storage.
- Keep HVAC on and relative humidity stable during acclimation and installation.
Grading & Milling
We sort to appearance grades and then cull for flooring or slab suitability—straightness, grain, and defect layout—so your usable yield is consistent. For flooring, rift and quartersawn options are available for added stability and a clean linear grain.
Sustainability Snapshot
Ohio Timber Works operates within supply chains where growth generally meets or exceeds removals for key species, supporting long-term availability when forests are managed responsibly.
What We Offer
Reclaimed Lumber
Using reclaimed lumber is a great way to repurpose high-quality timber from barns and other old structures into beautiful wood products for your home or office.
Flooring-Ready Lumber
Uniform, kiln-dried boards in common flooring thicknesses (4/4 and 5/4 pre-milled to your specification), rift and quartersawn White Oak on request, and long lengths for consistent runs. We can provide blanks or arrange full T&G milling on larger projects. See our Hardwood Flooring options for patterns, widths, and finishing notes.
Live-Edge & Dimensional Slabs
Furniture-grade slabs—Walnut, White Oak, Maple, and others—kiln-dried, surfaced, and ready for finishing. Widths vary by log. Bookmatched sets upon availability.
Browse live-edge slab info including species notes and typical sizes.
Buying Checklist: Floors & Slabs
- Match cut to purpose: Rift/quartersawn for flooring stability; plainsawn or wide-slab for bold figure.
- Confirm moisture content: Ask for current meter readings and acclimate lumber to the jobsite.
- Specify defects and yield: Agree on character and clear area so expectations are aligned.
- Plan fastening and finish: Follow manufacturer guidance for movement control and wear.
FAQ
What moisture content should interior flooring be?
Generally 6–9% at the time of installation, matched to the home’s conditions.
Do you provide rift and quartersawn White Oak?
Yes, on request. These cuts improve dimensional stability and provide a straight, even grain.
How are slabs different from dimensional boards?
Slabs are thicker, often live-edge, and chosen for figure and width; dimensional boards are sized for predictable joinery and yield.