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Frequently Asked Questions about Shipping

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Crate Buliding

An example of how we crate our lumber to be shipped. We use 7/16" aspenite for the top and bottom.

In this newsletter we would like to answer some of the commonly asked questions our customers have about having lumber slabs shipped to them.  If you have any further questions please contact us and we would be glad to answer them. 


How much does it cost to have a lumber slab shipped to me?

It depends on the weight of the slab, where you are located and if it is going to a residence or business.  Just email us with your name, zip code and item you are interested in and we will get you a shipping quote.

 

How do you ship your lumber?  We usually ship our lumber, especially the slabs, by common carrier.   Smaller pieces are shipped by UPS.

 

How do you package the slabs when they are shipped?  Usually, we build a custom crate for the slabs to prevent damage.   Recently, we have redesigned the way we construct crates.  We now use screws so that it is easier for customers to take apart and they can reuse the crating material if they wish.  For smaller items we box them or wrap them in cardboard.

 

Why do you have to crate the lumber?   Many customers like the fact that we crate our lumber because they have had slabs damaged when ordering from other companies.

 

How do I know when it has been shipped?  You will receive a confirmation email informing you of when it has been shipped, the name of the freight company and if available the tracking number or pick-up number 

 

RECENT ARRIVALS

 
Beech Slab

43" wide Beech - #2476x1

Recent additions to our inventory include some 12/4 Beech up to 55" wide and 6' long.

 

36" wide Bastogne Walnut - #2480m1

  We have added a few pieces of 8/4 Bastogne Walnut. This beautiful wood is a hybrid of Claro Walnut and English Walnut.

 

                                            
Cherry Slab

Item #2478a1

 We now have more 8/4 Cherry that is up to 20" wide and almost 9' long.

     
not resized

Item #2494a1

We also have added some 6/4 Myrtle that is up to 36" wide. Some pieces have light figure.

 

We have also added :

 

  • 5/4 Hard Maple up to 31" wide and over 8' long
  • 5/4 Soft Maple up to 17" wide and over 12' long
  • 8/4 Incense Cedar up to 25" wide
  • 6/4 Chinese Elm up to 26" wide
  • 8/4 Red Oak up to 28" wide and almost 10' long
  • 5/4 Padauk up to 28" wide and over 16' long!
  • 5/4 Black Walnut up to 32" wide
     
  • Click here for more recent arrivals

     

     Customer Gallery

     

     
    Eternal Table
     Eternal Close up
     
    Table
    Boston, MA
     

    We are always looking for photos of furniture made from our wide lumber and slabs to be included in the customer gallery section of our website. To be included just email us pictured of items you have made from our lumber along with contact information.



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    Trevor Williamson
    Berkshire Products