Which reclaimed wood boards should you choose?
The term reclaimed wood boards covers different materials. Sawn timber from the centre of an old beam has a different surface from an original hand-hewn beam face or a naturally weathered board. The choice starts with the visible character you want and the dimensions and preparation your design requires.
KnezHolz is a reclaimed wood supplier based in Ebbs, Tyrol, Austria. We help you compare the actual board ranges for furniture and interior projects. Photographs show the material character; stock, final dimensions and processing are confirmed in an individual quotation.
Sawn reclaimed timber
Cut from the centre of historic beams, with individual grain, colour variations, cracks and old nail holes.
Specify the finished thickness, visible faces and required processing for furniture or interior components.
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Hand-hewn beam-face boards
Recovered from the faces of historic beams, retaining the original axe marks and a pronounced texture.
Choose the character of the visible face, then agree edging, thickness and preparation.
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Naturally weathered boards
Original boards with brown, grey or black tones developed through sun, wind and weather.
Specify the preferred tone, board dimensions and whether raw boards or tongue-and-groove processing are required.
Explore naturally weathered boards →Compare species, surfaces and dimensions
| Board range | Surface character | Timber species | Dimensions in the range |
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| Sawn reclaimed timber | Cut from the centre of historic beams, with individual grain, colour variations, cracks and old nail holes. | Oak, Spruce, Fir, Pine Mainly reclaimed oak |
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| Hand-hewn beam-face boards | Recovered from the faces of historic beams, retaining the original axe marks and a pronounced texture. | Spruce, Fir, Pine, Oak |
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| Naturally weathered boards | Original boards with brown, grey or black tones developed through sun, wind and weather. | Historic softwood |
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Original face or sawn timber: decide before processing
If the old axe marks or weathered colour are central to the design, tell us which face must remain visible. With sawn timber, the choice centres on grain, thickness and further preparation. Planing, edging or brushing changes the dimensions or appearance of a board, so the requested finish and final measurements should be agreed together.
For wall cladding, the board selection is only one part of the specification. Our separate cladding guide covers surface options, installation requirements and panel alternatives. Plan reclaimed wood wall cladding →
What determines the price of reclaimed wood boards?
An individual quotation depends on the board range, timber species, dimensions, surface selection, processing and quantity. Transport also depends on board length, volume and destination. A square-metre price for prepared cladding cannot be compared directly with an offer for raw sawn timber of a different thickness. State the material and finish as well as the quantity so the quotation reflects your actual project.
Your enquiry: six details that help us select the timber
- Board range and preferred species, with a reference photograph if useful.
- Required lengths, widths and finished thickness; specify any fixed dimensions.
- Quantity in square metres, cubic metres or pieces, according to the project.
- Visible faces, preferred colour and required processing or edge preparation.
- Intended use and preferred timeframe.
- Delivery country and postcode, including any access or unloading restrictions.
Austria, Switzerland and international projects
Austria and Switzerland are our core markets. Worldwide delivery is possible on request, depending on the destination, material and transport requirements. Send your specification in English or German; we will clarify stock, processing and delivery before an order is agreed. Delivery and international enquiries →
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