FAQ
   
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What types of reclaimed lumber do you stock?

We stock a variety of products and species. Virtually any wood building component, with the exception of dimensional framing lumber, can be produced in reclaimed wood. We produce the following products:

  • beams, timbers, flooring and trim from Douglas fir
  • beams, timbers, siding, trim, and decking from California redwood
  • oak is made into beams, timbers, flooring and furniture stock
  • pine is made into interior paneling and flooring
  • tropical hardwoods used primarily for flooring.
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2. Do you sell any new wood?
  No…Eco Parquet is a reclaimed wood company dealing only in reclaimed wood (100% post-consumer recycled) products. We truly believe that our planet’s remaining forests should be preserved, not harvested.
 
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3. What do you mean by “reclaimed”? Is that the same as recycled?

Essentially they two words mean the same thing, but the term “recycled”, as applied to wood is often interpreted to mean the plastic/wood composite decking products. “Reclaimed” has evolved and the term most commonly used to describe wood, which has been salvaged from a previous use. “Rediscovered” is often used to describe wood that has been salvaged from rivers or forests.

 
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4. Can you mill the wood to my specifications and dimensions?

Yes, we operate our own mill and work with a network of outside millworks which enable us to provide virtually any standard or custom product in reclaimed wood.

 
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5. How do you store and/or dry your wood? How do you grade it?

Some of our wood is stored in our yard, under cover, and some is stored in our warehouse such as our flooring products. We are members of the West Coast Lumber Inspection Bureau and are licensed to grade lumber according to their rules.

 
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6. Should I be concerned about shrinkage and/or bug infestation?

Because our wood is reclaimed, it is usually dry and stable. Some products, such as flooring, are additionally kiln-dried to insure a uniform stability. When appropriate, we can also heat-treat wood to control insects.

 
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7 What is your area of specialization?

We specialize in reclaimed tropical hardwoods, California redwood, and Douglas fir. From these woods we produce flooring, decking, siding, paneling, beams and timbers and furniture and cabinet stock.

 
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8. Can I order my wood and have you store it?

Yes, Eco Parquet can warehouse your order for a nominal monthly storage fee.

 
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9. Do you have any reclaimed flooring? If so ..describe.

Yes, we currently offer our AsiaRain line of reclaimed tropical hardwood flooring as well as several reclaimed domestic floor products such as oak, maple, and Douglas Fir.

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10. Do you stock any unique or rare woods?


We like to think of all of our products as unique. Indeed some of our premium redwoods and Asian rosewood and teak are quite rare today.

 
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11. Can you provide me with a current inventory list and pricing?

Due to the nature of the reclaimed lumber industry, some products and prices are subject to availability. We do have standardized price structures for all of our flooring products and a few siding products. Please give our sales office a call for current information on the latest interesting inventories.

 
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12. Do you provide shipping quotes?

Yes, our sales department will be able to provide you with a shipping estimate.

 
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13. How can I be certain that my wood is truly reclaimed?

We have always maintained that nail holes and character marks speak for themselves. Eco Parquet is a pioneer in the reclaimed wood industry. Our environmental values are at the core of our business. If there is still doubt, we can provide chain of custody information on sources.

 
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14. Where is your facility? Can I come visit?

We are located in the Hatisar, Near the Narayan hiti Royal Palace. We encourage customers to visit us anytime during business hours Sunday through Friday. Please feel free to call our sales department to notify us in advance of your visit.

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15. Is reclaimed wood less expensive than new wood? Why/why not?

New wood of comparable quality is simply not typically available. Reclaimed wood is essentially a hand-crafted product, so our prices do tend to perceived as somewhat higher. But, as with anything, you get what you pay for.

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16. How long does it take to get my lumber order?
 

Depending on the product, it could ship as early as tomorrow ( For Valley) or it could take up to six weeks to ship a large custom order (For Out of Country).
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