Local lumber / The material guide
Find the beginning.
Make it your own.
Explore species listed by Landforce, then ask about the boards, dimensions, drying status, and quantities available for your project.
9 species in the guide. Selection does not indicate stock availability.
About these wood samples & photo credits
Identified reference specimens show examples of grain and color. They are not Landforce stock photographs. Species, cut, finish, and individual trees create natural variation.
- Oak: Pedunculate oak · Quercus robur. Photo by Anonimski · CC0 1.0. Cropped and resized.
- Maple: Norway maple · Acer platanoides. Photo by Anonimski · CC0 1.0. Cropped and resized.
- Pine: Scots pine · Pinus sylvestris. Photo by Anonimski · CC0 1.0. Cropped and resized.
- Spruce: Norway spruce · Picea abies. Photo by Anonimski · CC0 1.0. Cropped and resized.
- Cherry: Wild cherry · Prunus avium. Photo by Anonimski · CC0 1.0. Cropped and resized.
- Cedar: Eastern redcedar · Juniperus virginiana. Photo by Disputantum · Public domain. Cropped and resized.
- Locust: Black locust · Robinia pseudoacacia. Photo by Dexys-2019 · CC0 1.0. Cropped and resized.
- Poplar: Tulip-poplar · Liriodendron tulipifera. Photo by Famartin · CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped and resized.
- Sycamore: Plane / sycamore · Platanus species. Photo by Oliver s. · CC BY-SA 3.0. Cropped and resized.
Your project / Material brief
A few details make a better match.
You can inquire before choosing a species. Explain what you want to make and the requirements your material needs to meet.
Ask about your material- DimensionsFinished thickness, width, and length, with any flexibility.
- QuantityNumber of pieces and whether they need to match.
- ConditionAsk about drying status, defects, and suitability for your intended use.
- TimingYour deadline and whether alternative material could work.
From sample to project
Bring a sketch, dimensions, and a sense of the finished piece. The right material starts with its intended use.
More than appearance
Ask about the drying status and condition of the actual boards you are considering.
See it before
you make it.
A selection of local lumber is sold through Construction Junction. For specific stock or custom requirements, speak with the wood team before traveling.
Plan your purchasePhotography notes
Landforce archive photographs appear alongside generated illustrations of wood recovery, processing, and making. Illustrative scenes do not document Landforce’s staff, equipment, facilities, or current inventory.