How much is a chestnut beam worth?

CHESTNUT BEAMS $10.00 / Run Ft. $16.50 / Run Ft. $15.00 / Run Ft.

Can you still buy chestnut wood?

Chestnut lumber is still used today, though the material comes from fallen trees or reclaimed lumber. Typically damaged by insects, the affected lumber is sold in various grades as wormy chestnut for use in furniture, cabinetry, picture frames, flooring and more.

Is chestnut wood valuable?

In particular, folks often want to know if the wood could be American chestnut, because chestnut was a common species in the past but is now rare and the wood can be valuable. The wood is beautiful and will hold its value for years to come.

How much is American chestnut?

Price List for American Chestnut Tree

Size Ships Price
3-4′ Tall (Authentic Product) (Limited Supply) 12/01/2021 – 04/01/2022 $29.95
4-5′ Tall (Authentic Product) (Limited Supply) 12/01/2021 – 04/01/2022 $39.95
5-6′ Tall (Authentic Product) (Limited Supply) 12/01/2021 – 04/01/2022 $49.95

What are hand hewn beams worth?

BEAMS – ALL SPECIES (except Chestnut) IN INCHES:
3×5, 4×4, 3×6 Sawn $9.00/ Run Foot
3×5, 4×4, 3×6 Hand Hewn $17.00/ Run Foot
5×5, 6×6, 7×7 Hand Hewn $22.00/ Run Foot
5×5, 6×6, 7×7 Sawn $17.00/ Run Foot

Can you sell old wood?

When selling reclaimed wood, the buyers take into consideration the amount of time and effort that will be required to prepare that wood for re-use. If you are lucky enough to have a stockpile of planks that are already in the right shape, then they can simply be sold as-is.

What is chestnut wood good for?

Chestnut is easy to work and glues and nails well. Naturally rot-resistant, straight-grained, and formerly plentiful, American chestnut was once used for a wide variety of purposes, including home construction, cabinetry, furniture, utility poles, railroad ties, and musical instruments.

Does chestnut wood rot?

Settlers could not have found a more suitable building wood than chestnut. While chestnut is not quite as strong as oak, it is considerably lighter and will outlast most oak when exposed to the elements. Chestnut’s rot resistance, perhaps its finest quality, is well known.

Is chestnut harder than oak?

Look: Prominently marked by insect-bored wormholes, Wormy Chestnut possesses arguably the most distinct look of any hardwood. Durability: With slightly less than half the Janka Hardness score of Oak, Chestnut is one of the softer hardwoods available.

How many American chestnut trees are left?

There are an estimated 430 million wild American chestnuts still growing in their native range, and while the majority of them are less than an inch in diameter, they’re easy to find if you know what you’re looking for. But even these persistent saplings are doomed.

Can I plant an American chestnut?

One method is direct-seeding chestnuts in the spring, as soon as you can work the soil. Don’t plant the seed deeper than about one inch in the ground, and protect it from predation and weeds. You can also start seeds in pots and plant the resulting seedling outside later in the spring, or in the fall.

How much are old barns worth?

A small barn of 30 by 30 feet or less, in reasonable condition, can be bought for around $10,000, but this doesn’t include the cost of dismantling and moving it. A very large barn with hand-hewn beams and historical significance can run well over $50,000.

What kind of wood does a chestnut tree use?

At the turn of the 20th century American Chestnut came under distress from the chestnut blight and by 1920 almost all of the chestnut trees were dead. Today the American Chestnut Society is doing wonderful work restoring the species by breeding blight resistant trees. Most Chestnut lumber is reclaimed material – Cut from old timber beams.

How big is a piece of reclaimed chestnut wood?

We usually have 2″ thick reclaimed chestnut lumber available in widths from 4″-8″ and sometimes up to 12″. This makes for gorgeous table tops. Please call for current availability as inventory fluctuates based on incoming lumber.

How does the American chestnut society restore trees?

Today the American Chestnut Society is doing wonderful work restoring the species by breeding blight resistant trees. Most Chestnut lumber is reclaimed material – Cut from old timber beams. These beams are de-nailed and resawn into boards for sale

How much does an American chestnut tree cost?

Price List for American Chestnut Tree Size Price 1 Year (6-12″ Tall) (Authentic Product) $7.95 1 Year (12-18″ Tall) (Authentic Product) $9.95 1 Year (18-24″ Tall) (Authentic Product) Sold Out 2-3′ Tall (Authentic Product) Sold Out