I am asking for help!
We are building our new PPOR and I am planning an open tread staircase, ideally in recycled hardwood. We prefer the cream and brown timbers rather than the pinks and reds of many Australian hardwoods. Spotted Gum, Tallowwood and Blackbutt are all options.
To my surprise I am finding it is cheaper to buy new timber than to find recycled boards from old buildings, bridges, jetties etc.
Has anyone here ever built with recycled timber before? I would love some tips, advice and pictures of what has been achieved by other people.
Does anyone know where I can find some terrific hardwood? In the old days they would just dump or burn those huge beams out of old warehouses now they seem to be bought up by people to build furniture and use in projects like mine.
Thanks folks,
Hi Simon,
The big red shed at Darra Brisbane is worth a look, but I dont know where you are.
Web – http://www.thebigredshed.com.auregards LW.
http://www.ironwood.com.au (formerly known as roselle recycled woods)
Hi Simon, don’t know where are you based. I work the hunter area in NSW and there are a couple of recycled wood places, good value too. My tradies are instructed to keep and re-use wood when possible. I would love to share photos of it, however we try to use this wood for interior structures (form for walls, baths, etc) and use new timber for decking, etc. If in NSW, and close to the Hunter I would be more than happy to point you in the right direction. Happy investing
I am in Newcastle and would love to know of hese places.
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