The Locker Plant
The Locker Plant served the company owned town of Scotia, home of The Pacific Lumber Company, since the 1920s. Unused for many years, its removal was part of a land renovation project that resulted in a new soccer field for the growing Hispanic population of workers in the town. We carefully dismantled the building which was made from the very finest old growth redwood, a material in abundance at the time. In those days, industrial concerns built for longevity, knowing that it was the best use of resources and finances. The roof planking was clear, all heart 2x8 tongue and groove, the rafters clear and #1 grade 2x6 and 2x8. The foundation structure was full dimension, clear or with small tight knots, 12x12.
Locker Plant Project & Materials
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The Locker Plant
From The Pacific Lumber Company of Scotia
Built in the 1920s of fine-grained redwood and Douglas-fir timbers
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Careful, Hand Deconstruction of the Roof Decking
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Post & Beam Structure Holding up the Floor
12x12
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Posts & Beams
12x12
Lengths 10' and 20'
High Grade, Tight Grain, Few Nail or Bolt Holes
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Redwood 3x8 Roof Purlins | Tight Grained Redwood 3x8
Tight Grained Redwood 3x8
This is some of the tightest grain pattern found in structural redwood. Click on the photo to zoom in. You have to look closely at the timbers to see how many grains per inch there are. These pieces were roof purlins in the Locker Plant where only the finest, defect and knot-free material was used for such an important application. The paint has preserved the color and integrity of the redwood. This wood is straight and stable.
$ 14/BF
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Tight Grained All Heart Old Growth Redwood
12x12