near
family woodlot into beautiful
environment all along the way. Three years
ago they started Linde's Flooring, making
custom tongue-and-groove kiln-dried fir
flooring, beams and posts, siding, trim, and
mouldings.
for more than 30 years. "This fir has small
knot structure and tight grain--perfect for
flooring," says Beatrix. "We wanted to cre-
ate a value-added product that wasn't too
hard on our bodies. We wanted to do some-
thing other than two-by-fours--something
more creative with our wood."
wood is clear, strong, and beautiful.
profile knives to make their trim, molding,
or siding.
they like the nice wide planks. They also
like the fact that it's local."
carpet, according to Howard, who says it's
also a good environmental choice.
in production and no carbon footprint. We
don't need much to produce what we need,
and the wood isn't trucked for hundreds of
miles," he explains. "It all happens here."
ing and from taking knots out. Nothing is
wasted. The shavings are sold to ranchers
for bedding and there is almost no sawdust.
sand and refinish your floor and it's as good
as new," she says. "People love wood floors
because they're forgiving. A ding or a
scratch adds character; some people even
beat up their wood on purpose because they
like the way it looks."
a cabin or cottage feel and love their wood.
good, and we are generous. We give extra,
just in case."
wood for people and will suggest contrac-
tors for our customers."
customers is Cathy Johnson, who purchased
custom-planed lumber for two decks and
trim for windows, and is working on a rail-
ing around the deck. "It looks so beautiful!"
she says.
us that where he comes from this wood is
he said.
doesn't twist. I will never regret getting
wood from them. They are reasonable and
easy to talk to. I feel like I've found a gold
mine and I feel like I've made a friend."
Beatrix sells her own mixed media art, in-
cluding wool, silk, and cotton. She does
colourful felted pieces that are finger-woven
and stitched quilting. She made a bed with
posts from trees that BC Hydro took down,
and makes pillows, does hand-dying and
silk-screening, and makes driftwood mirrors
and soaps. She also grows and sells wheat.
enjoys working with wood. "I love what
you can create out of it, and every piece is
unique," he explains, adding that he saves
pieces of kiln-dried, clear wood of different
sizes to be used for things like window trim,
coffee tables, cabinets, chests, and picture
frames. "Carpenters, crafters, and hobbyists
love this wood and we've even had people
ask about our wood for making musical
instruments," he says.
us that the forest has been around for hun-
dreds of years and we want to keep it that
way even after we're gone."
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Creations please call 250-440-5759.