Why is Live Edge Wood more expensive than dimensional lumber?

• May 10, 2024

Everything about Live Edge Wood is BIGGER!  The trees are older and therefore rarer, the logs are larger and costly to transport.  Also since the logs are often large old growth we require specialized wide band sawmills to process the slabs.  Lastly since live edge slabs are so large, we have to take great care to kiln dry the slabs slowly as to avoid drying defects.  Live Edge Wood may be pricey but the character these old growth slabs have is worth it!