Southern Yellow Pine (Reclaimed)
Pinus palustris · Reclaimed Softwood
- Type
- Reclaimed Softwood
- Origin
- Southeastern United States
- Hardness
- 690 lbf (Soft)
- Durability
- Moderately Durable
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Grain Pattern
Straight to slightly irregular grain with flat-sawn surfaces and rustic knot clusters typical of reclaimed structural timbers.
Color & Appearance
Rich golden brown to deep amber color enhanced by an aged patina and dark stain, showing high contrast between earlywood and latewood rings.
Hardness (Janka)
690 lbf (Soft)
Durability & Decay Resistance
Moderately Durable
Value & Sustainability
- Estimated Market Value
- Moderate ($3.00 to $6.00 per board foot for reclaimed grade)
- Wood Age Estimate
- Estimated 50 to 100+ years old, sourced from reclaimed historical structures.
- Sustainability Status
- Highly sustainable due to recycling and reuse of old-growth structural timbers, avoiding new logging.
Common Uses
Rustic furniture, end tables, flooring, heavy timber construction, and architectural beams.
Geographic Origin
Southeastern United States
Workability
Generally easy to work with hand and machine tools, though older reclaimed material can be very hard, dense, and may contain hidden nails or grit that dulls blades.
Finish Recommendations
Penetrating oils, wiping varnish, or polyurethane work well to highlight the deep amber patina and protect the rustic surface.
Notable Features
Features rustic nail holes, surface checks, weathering marks, and high resin content typical of antique structural pine.
