great buys » humboldt barn redwood knee braces

Calling them the “bees knees” may be a bit much, but these all-heart, old-growth redwood “knee braces” are definitely special. These relatively short, stout pieces were used to brace large beams in an old, 1890’s-era barn in Humboldt County on the North Coast of California – the heart of redwood country. These pieces are large enough for a variety of uses, including furniture and finish applications. As-is, these pieces show the grayed-out weathered patina of antique, exposed redwood. The as-is surface character also includes some areas of white paint. Remilled, these pieces reveal the deep, dense-grain auburn beauty of old-growth redwood. This inventory is a bargain at $5 per board foot. Purchase must be for the entire 240 board feet of remaining inventory.

Sources: 1890s-era barn in Humboldt County the North Coast of California.

Species: Sequoia sempervirens.

Color tones: As-is weathered grey or resawn/surfaced to reveal rich burgundy and auburn hues.

Dimensions: Net 4” x 4” x 58” long on the ‘long face’.

Millwork: As-is, circle-sawn lumber, circa the 1890s.

Character: Nails and nail holes, oxide stains, seasoning checks, occasional knots, with some white paint.

Finish: Unfinished, with some white paint.

LEED: MR 4 (Recycled Content), MR 5 (Regional Materials).

Price: $5 per board foot for the entire remaining inventory of 240 board feet. Must be purchased as a unit.