PRODUCTS
Western Red Cedar
Western Red Cedar is an extremely versatile product and is naturally resistant to rot. It does well outdoors as it tends not to shrink, split or warp as much as other softwoods. These qualities make Western Red Cedar an excellent choice for all projects and is a lumber that is easy to stain and treat. Its range of natural colors also makes it well suited for interior uses, such as highlight walls or ceilings.
We mill a huge range of rough and dressed (planed) Western Red Cedar lumber, including siding profiles and soffit material such as tongue and groove, channel and bevel. Custom timbers and specialty sizes are a big part of the business and most non-stock items can be provided within a week of ordering. Clear lumber is also available in Western Red Cedar in some sizes and, once again, non-stock items can usually be supplied on short notice.
Clear Products
Clear lumber is the highest quality and is mostly used where a consistent grain, free from knots and other defects, is desired. It is very strong and stands up well to all weather conditions. The primary reason for using clear is all about the “look”. Clear lumber, Red Cedar is a more expensive product. This is due to the fact that wherever you see a branch there is a knot in the tree or the log. Clear lumber is wood taken from the areas of the tree that are free of branches – which limits the potential availability of lumber of this sort.
Field Fence Wire/ Farm Fencing
Available in 6’ and 4’ x 50 meter rolls that will help you enclose any farm / property quickly. Well priced and well made graduated fencing, specifically brought in for our rural customers.
Orders are easily put together, drop us an email with what you are looking for, and we will send you an email with cost. Quick pick-ups are possible with this product!
Yellow Cedar
Of all coastal softwoods, Yellow Cedar is the most rot-resistant. It is also stronger than Western Red Cedar. It’s a perfect choice for boat construction or any outdoor project, such as decking. Yellow Cedar is also highly bug-resistant and is used extensively where wood-boring pests are a concern.
Yellow Cedar is typically cut to order, although a limited inventory is kept on hand. Due to its restricted availability Yellow Cedar tends to be a more order-specific business and is handled accordingly. When requested, a Certificate of Grade can be provided to any customer for building inspectors, engineers and the like.
Logs
Our business, located in Ladysmith, BC on Vancouver Island, is all about being ‘local’ … local logs, produced locally, sold into the local economy. We are proud of this aspect of our operation and appreciate the support we get from the surrounding communities. All of our logs are sourced from Vancouver Island forests and are trucked to us by local logging truck companies.
Corrugated Metal Fencing
Available in two sizes, when trimmed out they will be 5’ & 6’, at the width of 36”. Making it convenient for fencing, or any other household projects. One side is black, and the other side is primer grey - ready for installation, or your creative stamp of inspiration.
Douglas Fir
Douglas Fir was named after the Scottish Botanist, David Douglas. Trees of this type have been known to grow to 390 feet in height. The largest tree of this species (in terms of cubic feet) ever identified in British Columbia was a staggering 12,320 cubic feet! This particular tree was found in Red Creek, BC.
The many uses of Douglas Fir lumber include flooring, paneling, boat-building, furniture and in specialty aircraft manufacturing. It is an extremely durable product; the workload that Douglas Fir can handle without bending or breaking makes it a superior species of lumber. A Certificate of Grade can be provided upon request for building inspectors.
Hops Poles (Cedar) & agricultural posts in red & yellow cedar
We provide yellow and red cedar poles cut to size for growing hops. We understand the importance of organic quality cedar poles for growing hops and provide any length or size order for your hops farm on Vancouver Island. Sawmill Sales can also make arrangements for delivery and shipping. F
Split Rail/ Mini Split Rails
We carry a hand-split Cedar post inventory – ideal for snake and other rustic style fences and landscaping projects, as well as a non-treated option for organic gardeners and farmers. Round posts in yellow cedar or red cedar are an affordable option.