GOod Old Wood
At Salvage Vancouver, we strive to offer the highest quality reclaimed woods. From hardwoods to exotic species to old growth cedar and firs, we pride ourselves on giving these woods a new lease on life. Shop our selection of offerings in-store during our monthly Wood Markets or by appointment. We have a long history of satisfied DIY and professional customers who seek out unique and special timbres for their projects.
Luke has been salvaging, restoring, and reselling woods in the lower mainland since 2015. What started as a passion project building furniture and doing renovations for friends and family has developed into a thriving wood supply business. Luke also offers consulting services for wood salvaging projects ensuring you get the most out of tearing down an old house or barn.
3M Is Helping Luke
3M connected with Luke to tell his story about how 3M Dust Extraction technologies are making an impact in his work. Luke spends his time looking through pieces from old buildings, and while others may see debris, he sees an opportunity to create something new. “The salvaging is like a treasure hunt.”
But the work to make these treasures like new again, is usually a messy process. “The sanding process…is very crucial,” says Luke. “If you kind of neglect the dust, it's going to pile up and just cause a lot of trouble.” Oftentimes, dust can linger in the air for a few days—even up to a few weeks. Using only a broom pushes dust around the shop, sending more particles into the air and onto clothing