Dreaming Creek has added reclaimed Ipe’ and Redwood to its wood species offerings. Over the years we have struggled to find a long term answer to using heavy timber in exterior applications that did not stain / discolor or turn black, and was not heavily laden with toxic chemicals i.e. "salt treated" which has also been known as CCA = copper, chromium, and arsenic all three known to contain carcinogens. Also it has a green color due to the copper and lots of maintenance.  Most untreated woods just plain rot over time.

This search has lead us to reclaimed ipe and redwood with the added benefit of being some of the most beautiful woods we have available so we now have beauty, safety, and longevity to offer our customers with these materials.

Reclaimed Redwood (“Buckskin”)
We selected reclaimed all heart redwood “buckskins” for all exterior siding and trim. This material was harvested from mature trees that had been cut down decades ago. Leaving the top of the tree as waste. The tops when found might be 24” -72” in diameter with some of the finest tight grain ever produced. The stability of old timber of this quality is unmatched allowing planks 4” x 12” x 28’ to be perfectly flat & straight. Siding & trim made from redwood is a lifetime product requiring little to no maintenance.

Reclaimed Ipe’
Own a piece of history from the Coney Island boardwalk. This reclaimed Ipe’ is a superior wood for outdoor applications. Available in naturally weathered finish or re-sawn boards. It is the ultimate reclaimed LEED Green product and has a rich history of the Coney Island Boardwalk.

Why choose IPE?
An incredibly durable Brazilian Hardwood rated by the US Forest Lab for 25 years plus. Naturally resistant to fire (rated class A by the NFPA or class 1 by the UBC) insects, moisture, and movement, this air dried hardwood (16-20%) is perfect for exterior commercial and residential applications such as decks, docks, or exterior furniture. In service for over 25 years from Diner Key Marina in Miami, to the Atlantic City Boardwalk, IPE has proven durability. It can be sealed to maintain its natural beauty or it can be allowed to weather to be a beautiful silver gray. It is very dense, rich in color when stained and a very tight grain.
Available in weathered or re-sawn surface.

Hardness:                                     3600lbs
Bending Strength:                          22,560 psi
Decay Resistance:                        Up to 100 year lifespan
  1 x 6 (3/4" x 5-1/2")                    100 square feet = 220 lineal feet
  1 x 4 T&G (3/4" x 3-1/2")            100 square feet = 343 lineal feet
  1 x 4 T&G (3/4" x 3-1/4")            100 square feet = 370 lineal feet                 

Reclaimed Redwood….Buckskin
Redwood Buckskin is a redwood log, or tree, laying on the ground and the bark and sapwood has rotted off, and all that is left is the heartwood. Buckskins are generally old growth, but even large second growth can qualify as buckskin too.

Why choose Redwood?
Hardness:                                     480lbs
Bending Strength:                         10,000 psi
Decay Resistance:                        Decay Resistant, Treatment (stain recommended)

Note: Hardwood and softwoods are available as timbers or flitches in almost any custom size you need.