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What determines lead time?

Lead time is primarily determined by the fact that all of our flooring is custom milled to order. We don’t pull flooring off a shelf—instead, we craft each order specifically for your project based on the exact specifications you provide. Once your order is confirmed, it’s added to our milling schedule, and we prepare the material accordingly.

Several key factors can influence how long this process takes:

  • Inventory Availability: Reclaimed wood is a limited and variable resource. The species, grade, and widths you’re requesting may or may not be readily available in our current inventory, which can affect turnaround time.

  • Width Combinations: Some widths—particularly wider planks—may take longer to source or produce due to more limited availability or additional milling time.

  • Our Milling Schedule: We operate on a production schedule that fluctuates with demand. During our busiest times of the year—especially the spring and summer months—lead times can be longer due to a higher volume of orders.

  • Custom Requirements: Special requests such as matching stair parts, end-matching, or specific textures and finishes can add time to the process.

While our standard lead time is around 4 – 6 weeks, we understand that some projects are time-sensitive. If you have a specific deadline, let us know and we’ll do our best to accommodate your schedule. In some cases, we may be able to expedite your order or offer alternatives that can be delivered sooner.