When your project calls for fresh stock, we source sustainably harvested new lumber from certified suppliers — because even new wood can be responsible.
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We're a reclaimed lumber company at heart, but we recognize that not every project can use salvaged wood. Code requirements, structural specifications, moisture sensitivity, and pure volume sometimes demand new stock. When that's the case, we make sure the new lumber we sell is sourced as responsibly as possible.
Our new lumber comes from FSC-certified and SFI-certified suppliers who practice sustainable forestry: selective harvesting, replanting programs, and habitat preservation. We don't stock lumber from clear-cut operations or old-growth harvest.
Strong, versatile framing and structural lumber. Pressure-treatment available.
High strength-to-weight ratio. Excellent for beams, posts, and finish applications.
Soft, workable, and lightweight. Ideal for trim, paneling, and shelving.
Beautiful hardwood for flooring, cabinetry, and furniture-grade projects.
Premium hardwood with natural rot resistance. Perfect for outdoor and marine use.
Affordable hardwood for painted trim, cabinetry, and interior millwork.
Naturally rot and insect-resistant. The go-to choice for outdoor projects.
Southern specialty with exceptional durability and distinctive grain patterns.
Rich, dark premium hardwood for furniture, mantels, and high-end finishing work.
We partner exclusively with suppliers who hold recognized forest management and chain-of-custody certifications. Here is what each certification means and why it matters.
The FSC is an international nonprofit that sets standards for responsible forest management worldwide. FSC-certified lumber comes from forests that are managed to preserve biological diversity, benefit local communities, and sustain long-term economic viability. The chain-of-custody certification tracks wood from the forest through every stage of processing to the final product. When you purchase FSC-certified lumber from Norfolk Lumber, you can verify that no old-growth forest was clear-cut and that the harvesting operation met rigorous environmental and social criteria. FSC certification is widely regarded as the gold standard in sustainable forestry and is recognized by major green building programs including LEED and the Living Building Challenge.
The Sustainable Forestry Initiative is a North American certification program that requires participating landowners and suppliers to meet 15 core principles of sustainable forest management, including measures to protect water quality, biodiversity, wildlife habitat, and species at risk. SFI-certified operations must also invest in forestry research, engage local communities, and maintain transparent reporting. Over 370 million acres of North American forestland are certified under SFI, making it the largest single forest certification standard on the continent. Our SFI-certified suppliers undergo third-party audits annually to maintain compliance, ensuring that the lumber we stock meets consistent sustainability benchmarks.
PEFC is the world's largest forest certification system, operating as an umbrella organization that endorses national certification schemes across 55 countries. PEFC certification ensures that forests are managed sustainably according to local environmental, social, and economic conditions. For our imported species — particularly European oak and tropical hardwoods — PEFC certification provides assurance that the material was harvested legally and sustainably. PEFC also verifies chain-of-custody through every step of the supply chain. While less commonly referenced in the US market than FSC or SFI, PEFC covers more than 750 million acres of certified forest globally and is a critical standard for internationally sourced lumber.
We love reclaimed wood, but there are clear situations where new lumber is the better choice. Here are the most common scenarios.
Building codes in most jurisdictions require structural lumber to carry a grade stamp from an accredited agency (SPIB, WWPA, or NLGA). Reclaimed lumber does not carry these stamps, which means it cannot be used for code-required structural applications without additional engineering evaluation. New lumber arrives pre-graded and stamp-certified, streamlining permit approval and inspection. If your project includes load-bearing walls, floor joists, roof rafters, or headers that require code compliance, new lumber is the practical and often legally required choice.
When a project requires hundreds or thousands of board feet of identically dimensioned lumber — for example, 2,000 linear feet of 2x10 floor joists or 500 sheets of plywood — new lumber offers the consistency and availability that reclaimed stock typically cannot match. Reclaimed lumber varies piece to piece in actual dimensions, and sourcing large quantities of a single specific dimension from salvage operations can be difficult and time-consuming. New lumber mills produce stock to precise, standardized dimensions in whatever volume your project demands.
Ground contact, marine environments, and buried structural members require pressure-treated lumber infused with preservatives that prevent rot and insect damage. Reclaimed lumber cannot be pressure-treated after the fact — the treatment process requires green or kiln-dried lumber with open pore structure to accept the preservative solution. If your project includes fence posts, retaining walls, deck substructure, sill plates, or any wood in contact with soil or standing water, new pressure-treated lumber is the appropriate material.
Medical facilities, commercial kitchens, food processing plants, and laboratory environments often require materials that can be certified free of contaminants. Reclaimed lumber, by nature, has been exposed to unknown substances over its previous life — industrial chemicals, old finishes, lead paint, or creosote. New lumber from certified suppliers comes with a known chain of custody and no history of chemical exposure, making it the safe choice for environments with strict sanitary or contamination-free requirements.
While reclaimed lumber utility grades can be affordable, new construction-grade lumber (SPF, southern yellow pine) is generally the most cost-effective option for large-volume framing and sheathing. A standard new 2x4x8 runs approximately $3 to $5, while even utility-grade reclaimed 2x4 stock costs $4 to $7 per equivalent piece after sorting and preparation. For projects where hundreds of studs, joists, and rafters are needed and appearance is not a factor, new lumber delivers the best value per board foot.
Certain applications demand engineered wood products that are only available as new manufactured goods: LVL (laminated veneer lumber) beams, I-joists, glulam beams, OSB (oriented strand board), and structural plywood. These products are engineered to precise strength specifications that solid lumber — whether new or reclaimed — cannot match in certain span and load configurations. If your structural engineer specifies engineered products, new is your only option.
Commercial construction, multi-family residential, and certain institutional projects require fire-retardant treated (FRT) lumber for wall framing, roof sheathing, and blocking in rated assemblies. Fire-retardant treatment is a factory-applied chemical process that cannot be performed on reclaimed wood. New FRT lumber meets ASTM E84 flame-spread and smoke-development requirements, carries an appropriate certification label, and is available in most standard framing dimensions from our inventory.
Selling new lumber as a reclaimed lumber company comes with a responsibility to hold ourselves to a higher standard. Our sustainability commitment goes beyond simply stocking certified wood — it shapes every supplier relationship, sourcing decision, and business practice related to our new lumber inventory.
We source 100% of our new hardwood from domestic mills within a 600-mile radius of our Virginia Beach yard. This regional sourcing reduces transportation emissions and supports local forestry economies. Our primary suppliers are family-owned operations in Virginia, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia that have practiced selective-harvest forestry for generations. We visit our key suppliers annually to verify practices firsthand.
Every new softwood framing product we sell — southern yellow pine, Douglas fir, SPF — comes from SFI-certified suppliers. Our hardwood inventory maintains FSC chain-of-custody certification. We track the percentage of our total sales by volume that is certified sustainable and publish these numbers in our annual sustainability report. In 2025, 94% of our new lumber sales by board foot were from certified sources.
We also minimize waste in our own operations. Off-cuts and milling waste from our new lumber inventory are collected and donated to local woodworking programs, chipped for landscape mulch, or used as fuel in our kiln. Nothing goes to the landfill. Packaging materials are recycled or returned to suppliers for reuse. Our delivery fleet is scheduled to maximize load efficiency and reduce empty-truck miles by an average of 30% compared to on-demand dispatch.
We stock standard dimensional lumber in southern yellow pine and Douglas fir, with select hardwood species available by order. Prices below are per linear foot for standard 8-foot lengths in #2 or better grade. Longer lengths and premium grades are available at adjusted pricing.
| Nominal Size | Actual Size | Price / Lin. Ft. | Common Uses |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 x 4 | 3/4" x 3-1/2" | $0.80 – $1.40 | Trim, furring strips, light framing |
| 1 x 6 | 3/4" x 5-1/2" | $1.20 – $2.10 | Shelving, fence boards, paneling |
| 1 x 8 | 3/4" x 7-1/4" | $1.80 – $3.00 | Shelving, siding, sheathing |
| 1 x 10 | 3/4" x 9-1/4" | $2.50 – $4.00 | Wide shelving, cabinet backs |
| 1 x 12 | 3/4" x 11-1/4" | $3.50 – $5.50 | Wide shelving, cabinet sides |
| 2 x 4 | 1-1/2" x 3-1/2" | $3.00 – $5.50 | Wall framing, general construction |
| 2 x 6 | 1-1/2" x 5-1/2" | $5.00 – $8.50 | Floor joists, wall framing, rafters |
| 2 x 8 | 1-1/2" x 7-1/4" | $7.00 – $12.00 | Floor joists, headers, rafters |
| 2 x 10 | 1-1/2" x 9-1/4" | $9.50 – $16.00 | Floor joists, stair stringers, headers |
| 2 x 12 | 1-1/2" x 11-1/4" | $13.00 – $22.00 | Large headers, ridge beams, stair stringers |
| 4 x 4 | 3-1/2" x 3-1/2" | $8.00 – $14.00 | Posts, columns, railings |
| 4 x 6 | 3-1/2" x 5-1/2" | $14.00 – $22.00 | Posts, beams, pergola rafters |
| 6 x 6 | 5-1/2" x 5-1/2" | $22.00 – $38.00 | Heavy posts, structural columns, pergola posts |
Prices reflect standard #2 SYP or Doug Fir. Hardwood species priced separately. Contact us for a complete quote.
We carry a range of treated lumber products for applications that demand protection against rot, insects, or fire. Each treatment type is designed for specific use conditions.
Alkaline Copper Quaternary (ACQ) treated lumber for above-ground applications where the wood is not in direct contact with soil or standing water. This is the standard treatment for deck boards, railings, fence pickets, and exterior trim. ACQ replaces the older CCA (chromated copper arsenate) treatment and is approved for residential use. Retention level is 0.15 pcf (pounds per cubic foot). Available in southern yellow pine in all standard dimensional sizes. Carries a limited lifetime warranty against rot and insect damage when used as directed.
Higher-retention ACQ treatment at 0.31 pcf for lumber that will be in direct contact with the ground or fresh water. Required for fence posts, deck support posts, sill plates, stair stringers touching the ground, and retaining wall members. The increased preservative concentration provides protection in the more demanding ground-contact environment where moisture levels remain consistently high. Available in 4x4, 4x6, 6x6 posts and 2x dimensional lumber. Must be used within 60 days of purchase or stored under cover to prevent surface checking.
Standard pressure-treated lumber is sold wet — freshly treated wood can contain 50% or more moisture by weight. KDAT lumber is kiln-dried after the treatment process, reducing moisture content to 19% or below. The result is lumber that is lighter, more dimensionally stable, less prone to warping and twisting, and ready to accept paint or stain immediately after installation. KDAT costs approximately 15% to 25% more than standard wet-treated lumber but eliminates the 3 to 6 month drying period typically recommended before finishing. Available in select dimensional sizes — call for current inventory.
Fire-retardant treated lumber has been impregnated with fire-retardant chemicals under pressure. FRT lumber achieves a flame-spread index of 25 or less (Class A rating per ASTM E84), compared to untreated wood which typically rates 100 to 200. Required by building codes for certain commercial, multi-family, and institutional framing applications, including wall framing in mixed-use buildings, roof sheathing where code requires a rated assembly, and blocking in fire-rated partition walls. FRT lumber is available for interior use only (FRTW-Interior) or for exterior exposure (FRTW-Exterior). Order lead time is typically 5 to 10 business days.
Borate (disodium octaborate tetrahydrate) treatment provides protection against termites, carpenter ants, wood-boring beetles, and decay fungi. Unlike copper-based treatments, borate is low in toxicity to humans and animals, making it the preferred treatment for interior framing, sill plates, and sheathing — especially in termite-prone regions like Southeastern Virginia. Borate-treated lumber can be painted, stained, and glued without special preparation. The primary limitation is that borate is water-soluble, so it must not be used where the wood will be exposed to rain or ground moisture. Available in standard SPF and SYP framing dimensions.
Whether you are a homeowner buying material for a weekend project or a contractor ordering a truckload for a commercial build, our ordering process is straightforward.
Start by preparing a detailed cut list specifying species, grade, dimensions (thickness, width, length), quantity, and any special requirements such as surfacing (S4S, S2S, rough-sawn), treatment, or kiln-dried stock. If you are working from architectural plans, we can help you generate a materials list from your drawings. For rough estimates, use our online size guide and board foot calculator to determine approximate volumes.
Submit your cut list through our website contact form, by email, or by phone. Include your project timeline, delivery location, and whether you need delivery or will pick up from our yard. We respond to quote requests within one business day. For standard inventory items, we can often provide pricing on the same day. For specialty species, large quantities, or treated lumber that may need to be ordered from our mill partners, quotes may take 2 to 3 business days.
We will send a detailed quote listing each line item, per-unit pricing, quantity totals, milling charges (if applicable), delivery fees, and estimated lead time. Review the quote carefully and let us know if adjustments are needed — we can suggest alternative species, grades, or dimensions that may reduce costs while meeting your project requirements. Once approved, we require a 50% deposit on orders over $500. Orders under $500 are due in full at the time of order.
Our team pulls your order from inventory, inspects each piece for grade compliance, and prepares it for pickup or delivery. If your order includes milling services (planing, profiling, resawing), this stage includes all milling work. Every board is checked for correct dimensions, moisture content, and surface quality. Orders are stickered and wrapped for protection during transport. We photograph large orders for your records before they leave our facility.
Will-call orders can be picked up from our Virginia Beach yard during business hours — Monday through Friday 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Saturday 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Bring a suitable vehicle and we will load your order with our forklift. For deliveries, our trucks service Hampton Roads and the surrounding region. We offer flatbed and enclosed delivery options. Large orders and commercial deliveries can be coordinated with crane or boom truck unloading at the jobsite. Delivery scheduling is confirmed 24 hours in advance.
If you discover any issues with your order — a board that does not meet grade, a dimension error, or damage during transport — contact us within 48 hours and we will make it right. We stand behind the quality of every piece of lumber we sell. Need more material mid-project? We keep records of your original order and can match species, grade, and dimensions on supplemental orders. We also offer installation guidance and can refer you to experienced contractors in the Hampton Roads area who specialize in working with reclaimed and premium new lumber.
Many of our customers combine reclaimed and new lumber in a single project — reclaimed for visible, character-rich elements and new for structural and concealed framing. We can help you plan the right mix.