Commercial Projects
From DTLA office buildouts to Venice restaurant interiors and hospitality lobbies — we supply and process reclaimed lumber for commercial projects across Greater Los Angeles with the documentation, lead times, and volume capabilities that commercial contractors require.
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Reclaimed Lumber Built for Commercial Demands
Commercial projects demand more than great wood. They demand documentation, code compliance, reliable lead times, and a partner who understands that a jobsite delay costs money. We have spent fifteen years building the infrastructure to supply commercial clients at the volumes and pace that modern construction requires.
Every commercial order includes full chain-of-custody documentation, ASTM moisture readings at point of shipment, species identification, and the LEED credit package most commercial projects require. Our processing facility runs two shifts during peak season, and our commercial queue receives priority scheduling over retail orders.
Commercial Project Types — Reference Table
Use this table as a starting reference for your project type. Actual quantities, lead times, and species availability depend on your specific floor plan, profile selections, and current inventory. Contact us for a project-specific quote.
| Project Type | Typical BF | Lead Time | Popular Species |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office Buildout / Headquarters | 2,000–8,000 BF | 6–10 weeks | Douglas Fir, White Oak, Maple |
| Restaurant / Bar | 800–4,000 BF | 4–8 weeks | Heart Pine, White Oak, Douglas Fir |
| Hotel / Boutique Inn | 5,000–20,000+ BF | 10–18 weeks | White Oak, Reclaimed Fir, Cedar |
| Retail Store | 400–3,000 BF | 3–7 weeks | Barn Wood, Douglas Fir, Elm |
| Co-Working Space | 1,500–6,000 BF | 5–9 weeks | Maple, Douglas Fir, White Oak |
| Brewery / Tap Room | 600–3,500 BF | 4–7 weeks | Douglas Fir, Barn Oak, Cedar |
| Civic / Institutional | 2,000–10,000 BF | 8–14 weeks | Maple, Douglas Fir, Heart Pine |
| Hospitality Lobby / Common Areas | 1,000–5,000 BF | 5–10 weeks | White Oak, Walnut, Reclaimed Fir |
Species Guide for Commercial Applications
Hardness (Janka rating) is the primary selection criterion for commercial flooring. For walls and ceilings, visual character and grain consistency matter most. The table below covers our most-specified commercial species.
| Species | Janka Hardness | Best Commercial Use | Recommended Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hard Maple | 1,450 | High-traffic flooring, gym floors, food service | Select & Better preferred |
| White Oak | 1,360 | Premium flooring, bar faces, reception millwork | Character or Select |
| Douglas Fir (old-growth) | 660 | Ceiling T&G, beams, wall paneling | Industrial or Select |
| Heart Pine | 1,225 | Restaurant flooring, boutique retail, bars | Character or Select |
| Elm | 830 | Accent walls, feature panels, table tops | Character grade |
| Reclaimed Cedar | 350 | Exterior cladding, garden walls, covered entry | Standard or better |
* Janka hardness values are for reference only and represent typical ranges for the species. Old-growth material is frequently 10–20% harder than second-growth due to slower growth and higher density.
Code Compliance for Commercial Interiors
California commercial construction is governed by the California Building Code (CBC), which references the International Building Code (IBC) with California amendments. The following code requirements apply to reclaimed lumber in commercial interiors and are addressed by our standard commercial documentation package.
CBC Interior Finish — Flame Spread
California Building Code Section 803 classifies interior wall and ceiling finishes. Reclaimed wood typically falls into Class C (flame spread 76–200) in its natural state. Class B (26–75) or Class A (0–25) can be achieved through pressure-impregnated fire retardant treatment (FRT). We provide ASTM E84 test documentation for all FRT material.
CBC Interior Finish — Smoke Development
ASTM E84 also measures smoke development index (SDI). Commercial occupancies typically require SDI ≤ 450 for Class C and ≤ 450 for Class B materials. Most untreated dry reclaimed wood falls within Class C smoke limits. FRT treatment reduces both flame spread and smoke development.
IBC / CBC Structural Use
Reclaimed lumber used for structural purposes must be graded by a certified lumber grader and stamped for the appropriate grade. We provide WWPA or NHLA grading certificates for all structural stock. Alternatively, an engineer can perform a site inspection and write a memo accepting the material at a specified design value.
CARB ATCM — Formaldehyde
California Air Resources Board Airborne Toxic Control Measure (ATCM) limits formaldehyde emissions from composite wood products. Solid reclaimed lumber (not composite or engineered) is exempt from CARB ATCM limits. However, if reclaimed wood is used as a substrate for adhesive-bonded assemblies, adhesive selection must comply with CARB standards.
Lead Paint — EPA RRP
Reclaimed lumber from pre-1978 structures may contain lead paint. Under the EPA Renovation, Repair, and Painting Rule (40 CFR Part 745), handling painted reclaimed wood in commercial renovation projects requires RRP-certified practices. Our salvage crews are EPA RRP Lead-Safe Certified Firm personnel.
ADA Considerations for Reclaimed Wood
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 2010 Standards for Accessible Design impose specific requirements on floor surfaces, counter heights, and protruding objects that affect reclaimed wood specification decisions. The guidance below covers the most common compliance questions we receive from commercial architects.
Floor Surfaces — ADA 402
ADA Standards for Accessible Design Section 402 requires floor surfaces in accessible routes to be stable, firm, and slip-resistant. Reclaimed wood flooring must have a surface roughness profile (ASTM D2047 coefficient of friction) ≥ 0.60 in dry conditions and ≥ 0.40 in wet conditions when used in ADA routes.
Counter & Service Surface Heights
ADA 902 requires accessible transaction counters at 28"–34" AFF with knee clearance. Custom millwork using reclaimed wood must be designed to these heights; the material itself does not affect compliance, but the thickness of butcher-block or slab tops affects finished height calculations.
Protruding Objects — ADA 307
Wall-mounted reclaimed wood panels, shelving, or decorative elements that protrude more than 4" from the wall between 27" and 80" AFF must be detectable by cane users. ADA 307.2 requires that protrusions in this range be limited to ≤ 4" or detected by a cane-detectable barrier below.
Fire Rating Requirements
Fire rating is the most frequently asked compliance question for commercial reclaimed wood projects. Here is the concise answer for California commercial occupancies.
Required In
Exit enclosures, corridors in high-rise, institutional occupancies (hospitals, schools)
How to Achieve
Pressure-impregnated FRT or intumescent coating. We supply FRT-treated lumber with ASTM E84 Class A documentation.
Required In
Lobbies, corridors, common areas in most assembly occupancies (restaurants, hotels, theaters)
How to Achieve
Pressure-impregnated FRT. Our standard commercial FRT package achieves Class B. Specify at order placement — 2-week lead time addition.
Required In
Private offices, retail interiors, open office areas, most non-corridor commercial applications
How to Achieve
Untreated dry reclaimed lumber typically qualifies. Confirm with your building official and fire marshal. We provide ASTM E84 test data on request.
Important: Fire rating requirements depend on your specific occupancy classification, building height, and the location within the building (exit, corridor, or open floor plate). Always confirm requirements with your architect, building official, and fire marshal before finalizing material specification. We provide ASTM E84 documentation for all treated material but do not provide code interpretation — consult a licensed design professional.
Commercial Account Benefits
We have structured our commercial program around the realities of construction schedules, procurement processes, and project accountability. These benefits are available to all verified commercial accounts.
Dedicated Commercial Account Manager
Every commercial client with an order over 500 BF receives a named account contact who manages your project from initial quote through final delivery. No phone trees, no ticketing systems.
Net-30 Payment Terms
Qualified commercial accounts (established contractors and developers with verified trade references) receive Net-30 payment terms after the first two orders.
Material Hold Agreements
Reserve specific lots of inventory for up to 90 days under a signed letter of intent and partial deposit. Eliminates the risk of losing a species between design approval and purchase order.
Priority Processing Queue
Commercial accounts with active projects move to the front of our milling and processing queue. Standard lead times quoted above assume commercial-queue status.
Phased Delivery Scheduling
We coordinate multi-phase deliveries aligned to your construction schedule. No need to store 8,000 BF on a crowded jobsite — we stage material at our facility and deliver in drops.
LEED / Green Building Documentation
Full MR Credit documentation package including recycled content percentages, chain-of-custody records, regional sourcing radius maps, and waste diversion letters — delivered with every commercial order at no charge.
Volume Pricing
Orders over 2,000 BF receive volume pricing. Orders over 5,000 BF receive a dedicated project quote with further discount. Contact us for current volume pricing schedules.
Certificate of Conformance
Available for every commercial order: species identification, grade, moisture content at shipment, source building type, and estimated material age. Suitable for building department submittals.
How to Start a Commercial Order
Submit Project Brief
Send us your project type, location, material schedule (species, quantity, profile), and installation timeline. Email, phone, or our contact form all work.
Receive Availability Check
Within one business day, our commercial team confirms current inventory availability for your species and quantity, or proposes alternatives if stock is limited.
Get a Formal Quote
We issue a detailed written quote including per-BF pricing, milling costs, FRT if applicable, delivery, and total lead time to jobsite. Valid for 30 days.
Place Purchase Order
Issue a PO or signed agreement. We schedule your material into our processing queue and send you a production confirmation with projected delivery dates.
What to Have Ready
- ✓ Total square footage by application (floor, wall, ceiling)
- ✓ Preferred species (or open to recommendation)
- ✓ Profile requirement (rough, S4S, T&G, shiplap, custom)
- ✓ Target moisture content (for flooring, 6–9% standard)
- ✓ Fire rating requirement (Class A, B, or C)
- ✓ Delivery address and jobsite access constraints
- ✓ Installation start date and required delivery date
- ✓ LEED or green building certification goal (if applicable)
Already Working With an Architect?
If your architect is already in our Design Partner Program, ask them to submit the project brief on your behalf — partner referrals move to the front of our quote queue and receive priority scheduling.
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