Reclaimed Timber

Neil · 26-02-2011, 20:02

I need some reclaimed timber, big chunky stuff to make a fire surround out of. Prefer it to be solid so probably looking for 8" x 8" ish and some smaller bits.

If its very expensive I might make it in sections.

Does anyone know where locally I might buy some?

jaysay · 27-02-2011, 10:31

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Originally Posted by Neil

I need some reclaimed timber, big chunky stuff to make a fire surround out of. Prefer it to be solid so probably looking for 8" x 8" ish and some smaller bits.

If its very expensive I might make it in sections.

Does anyone know where locally I might buy some?

Have a look for demolition experts in the yellow pages Neil, they usually have lots of reclaimed timer

Benipete · 27-02-2011, 11:33

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Originally Posted by jaysay

Have a look for demolition experts in the yellow pages Neil, they usually have lots of reclaimed timer

I'm to much of an old timer to be reclaimed.

Tealeaf · 27-02-2011, 12:43

Try this mob:

York Stone Flags, York Stone Slabs, Reclaimed Granite Setts

They're up in Altham

walker · 27-02-2011, 19:04

Try Connolly demolition. At the stone yard Coach Rd Church. They generally have reclaimed timber.

Barrie Yates · 27-02-2011, 19:05

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Originally Posted by Neil

I need some reclaimed timber, big chunky stuff to make a fire surround out of. Prefer it to be solid so probably looking for 8" x 8" ish and some smaller bits.

If its very expensive I might make it in sections.

Does anyone know where locally I might buy some?

Might be the wrong size for you but reclaimed railway sleepers might fit the bill - I have used them and once the surface is cleaned off they look good.

Neil · 27-02-2011, 21:14

I will try those thanks everyone.

I have read that railway sleepers are soaked in creosote which might be a bad idea for a fire surround

entwisi · 28-02-2011, 11:13

All depends on if teh surround is a temporary job till teh insurance people send someone round to do teh job properly

Barrie Yates · 28-02-2011, 18:09

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Originally Posted by Neil

I will try those thanks everyone.

I have read that railway sleepers are soaked in creosote which might be a bad idea for a fire surround

Creosote has been on the banned list for quite a while I believe and never soaked very far into most woods, so when cleaned up for use in a house there would very little creosote remaining. I did assume that a wood surround would be approx 2 - 3 feet or so from the fire throat. Closer than that and you could create a problem anyway.
Obviously a great deal depends on your design for the surround.

walkinman221 · 01-03-2011, 18:18

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Originally Posted by Barrie Yates

Creosote has been on the banned list for quite a while I believe and never soaked very far into most woods, so when cleaned up for use in a house there would very little creosote remaining. I did assume that a wood surround would be approx 2 - 3 feet or so from the fire throat. Closer than that and you could create a problem anyway.
Obviously a great deal depends on your design for the surround.

Railway sleepers are pressure treated with creosote so it goes almost all the way through the timber

Barrie Yates · 03-03-2011, 20:56

Noticed a place just past St James Church in Altham - Oak hand cut beams. On right hand side on the first left hand bend after the Church towards Padiham. Couldn't get a telephone number but you should be able to find them in the directory.

Retlaw · 03-03-2011, 22:40

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Originally Posted by Barrie Yates

Noticed a place just past St James Church in Altham - Oak hand cut beams. On right hand side on the first left hand bend after the Church towards Padiham. Couldn't get a telephone number but you should be able to find them in the directory.

I know that firm, had stuff from them, they are expensive. It will set you back a good few quid for the size you want.
Retlaw