Beetle Killed Pine Flooring and Wall Paneling
Posted: April 15, 2019Sustainable Lumber Co. is the leading supplier of Beetle Killed (Blue Stain) Pine flooring and T&G wall paneling. Salvaged exclusively from dead-standing Ponderosa Pine trees that have been killed by the Mountain Pine Beetle epidemic.
These trees have been forgotten and left in the forest to rot on the stump because they are riddled with splits, checks, cracks, rot pockets etc. We believe that the natural beauty that lies within these trees is worth salvaging, and it’s sad to us that no one else is doing the same. We meticulously hand-cut all defects out and apply a T&G on all 4 sides, therefore every finished board locks together nicely. With that said, our Ponderosa hardwood flooring comes in random lengths up to 8’ and every piece is usable.
Our streamlined sales and logistics allow us to distribute our Ponderosa pine flooring and wall paneling nationwide, from large commercial projects, hotels, resort homes, restaurants, and all the way down to the do-it-yourselfer.
There are many options out there, but we guarantee you won’t find a higher quality Beetle Killed Pine product anywhere.
Learn more about Beetle Killed Pine.
Contact us today for a free quote: Ph# 406.642.7120 or click here to submit an inquiry online.
Beetle Killed Pine T&G Wall Paneling
OUR SECRET:
~ We hand pick beetle killed Ponderosa Pine trees that range from 100-400 years old.
~ Because of its thick bark Ponderosa Pines hold moisture in the tree 10x longer than commercially harvested Lodgepole Pine. This moisture allows the fungus from the mountain pine beetle to flourish and create the wide array of colors you see in our products.
~ Aged like a fine wine our timber stands dead in the forest for up to 5 years. The longer it stands dead naturally in the wild the richer and more dramatic the color will be.
~ We visually grade and methodically cut every tree to maximize the natural color and character.
~ We slowly kiln dry every plank to 6-8% moisture. This improves stability and helps reduce any chance of future movement in the board.
~ Kiln drying to 6-8% moisture kills 100% of the fungus that created the natural discoloration in the tree.
~ Every board is visually inspected and then milled into T&G flooring and paneling.
~ After milling we visually inspect every board and cut out any defects by hand.
~ Each individual flooring and paneling board is then end-matched (T&G on the ends).
~ Our finished product is held to a higher standard and graded to our 99% usable tolerances.
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