Sustainable Wood Products

High-Quality And Sustainably Sourced Wood Products

Wood is an exceptional material for sustainable design because of its various qualities. When you compare with other construction materials, wood products have less conformed carbon, ensuing in lower greenhouse gas emissions. Besides, wood products continue to retain the carbon absorbed by trees during their growth.

We, at Issaquah Lumber, use sustainable wood products in almost all our manufacturing services to produce unique pieces. We use reclaimed wood, sourcing it from reliable and certified authorities. Reclaimed or sustainable wood is even more environmentally friendly than new timber products.

Why do you prefer wood over other materials?

Wood is durable, malleable, and reusable. It is also renewable and natural, and it may support biophilic design and energy efficiency. Here are some reasons why you must prefer wood products and ensure sustainability.

1] Wood lets us lower, reuse, and reclaim. With creative design, you can optimize the materials to decrease the amount of waste during construction.

2] It’s renewable. Some building materials like steel deplete the earth of its natural resources. However, wood products are a resource that stand on their own, and can be produced and gathered over and over again.

3] Forest growth has continually exceeded the usage, and there won’t be any shortage of materials in the construction industry or elsewhere.

Sustainable timber can be used for construction and furniture products without having a destructive impact on the environment. It generally comes from a renewable origin where trees can be cut down and replanted with little effect on local wildlife, ecosystems, and the environment.

4]. As trees grow, they absorb carbon from the atmosphere. The carbon absorbed remains even after the trees are cut and used to make various products Carbon makes for more than half of the dry weight of wood products.

5] Low in carbon dioxide than other materials. Issaquah Lumber believes that the wood products and services that we offer have a far lower carbon footprint and energy efficient than other alternatives available in the market.

6] We also assure you that the wooden services we provide are highly sustainable and our products are made of durable material for both commercial and residential buildings. If properly maintained, the property can last for hundreds of years.

7] A comparison shows that timber is more sustainable than structural steel and sounder than non-reinforced concrete in compression.

8] Wood itself is a natural insulator and does not allow electricity to pass through it due to air pockets within its cellular structure. As an insulator, it is more useful than masonry, steel, and aluminum.

9] Building with wood is quick and efficient. Wooden buildings can be built year-round without much climatic impact. When you check the different wall framing systems, timber frames are invariably the most cost-effective solution.

How can you identify sustainable wood?

It is essential to get the best quality wood, so check for official certifications of the woods’ sustainable source. At Issaquah Lumber, we supply sustainable wood products only with the relevant certifications. FSC is a non-profit, autonomous organization facilitating reliable management of the world’s forests. The certification system delivers globally identified standard-setting and brand assurance to all individuals or businesses that are interested in supporting responsible forestry.

The FSC logo is an authority to rely on, and there’s also the PEFC logo (Programme for the Endorsement of Forestry Certification).

The two certifications enables to guarantee that wood comes from sustainable sources, is replaceable after harvesting, and removable without endangering the surrounding ecosystems or the environment

Why should you buy sustainable wood?

When you buy unsustainable wood, it has a profound impact on the forests where it is harvested. It includes

human rights abuses,
endangering the lifestyles
lives of indigenous tribes;
hunting of endangered species,
making several endangered and rare species homeless.

Issaquah Lumber ensures we get the precise sustainable wood and provide the best services to our clients with the right authenticated timber.

We understand our environment requires sustainable wood to be ecologically sound. Even we are becoming more concerned about global warming and deforestation, we ensure the wood we supply are all from sustainable sources.

We search for products that have labels confirming they are PEFC certified, SFI certified or FSC certified. They confirm to the wood’s ethical and sustainable harvesting practice.

Prefer local merchants

Procuring locally is an outstanding method to help sustainably sourced wood. Try to find nearby woodworking stores or lumber yards that specialize in certified sustainable wood.

We ensure that the wood we buy has been harvested ethically by doing our homework, speaking with suppliers, and shopping locally. We are proud to be a member of the community that promotes environmentally friendly wood, works to preserve the environment, and ensures that future generations will have access to the same resources.If you have any questions or want more information on our services, feel free to contact us.