Live Edge Wood: Giving Winnipeg Trees a Second Life

Imagine: kiln dried, live edge slabs with a story...right in your home! Urban Lumber creates live edge wood and cookie slabs from Elm trees that have been cut down in Winnipeg, diverting these trees from landfills and giving them a second life.

Urban Lumber is a small sawmill company based in Winnipeg Manitoba, dedicated to providing an eco-friendly alternative to traditional wood products. 100% of the wood comes from salvaged trees. Call it tree recycling if you will. This company was founded with environmental stewardship in mind. By utilizing these urban trees, not only are they diverting trees from the landfill and sequestering carbon in the process, they are also reducing the need for traditionally harvested wood. It's a 'use a city tree, spare a forest tree' kinda deal. 

Trees Don't Belong in the Trash

Every year in Winnipeg thousands of urban trees are removed due to disease and decline and the majority of them end up in a landfill. The goal at Urban Lumber is to divert as many trees as possible from the landfill and mill them into beautiful, quality pieces for your home. A large proportion of the trees that Urban Lumber mills are American Elm, the much loved Winnipeg boulevard tree ravaged by dutch elm disease. Urban Lumber partners with arborist companies to take the trees large enough for milling off their hands and give them a second life. Check out this video all about how these trees are being diverted from landfills!

Live Edge Wood Slabs

These Live Edge Wood Slabs are made from milled from Elm trees aged 80 to 100+ years old and are slices of history waiting to be used in your next project. Some project ideas include coffee tables, buffet tops and more! Sizes vary, sold by the board foot. Each Slab will be labelled with their size.

Charcuterie Boards

Not just for making cheese boards, these one-of-a-kind boards also make great shelves, bath boards and much more. Sizes vary, sold by the board foot. Each Board will be labelled with their size.

Cookie Rounds

Whether turned into a side table, coffee table or even hung on a wall as art, cookies make incredible statement pieces. Add cabinet handles and use them as serving trays or display them on your table and in your kitchen! Available in 3 sizes, Small - 16-19", Medium - 20-30" and Large - 31"-42".

Finishing Your Project

Watco Butcher Block Oil

Watco's specially formulated Butcher Block Oil & Finish is for easy and safe maintenance of wood items that require a food safe finish, like a charcuterie board or serving tray. It's simple wipe-on application provides a rich sheen that enhances the look of the wood while it protects.

Varathane Bar & Table Clear Finish

Varathane Bar & Table Clear Finish is a "pour-on" finish, ultra-thick, high gloss, crystal clear epoxy for maximum durability. Ideal as a waterproof finish for table and bar tops, it is also great for crafts and refinishing furniture. One coat is as thick as 75 coats of varnish and it's heat and chemical resistant. It can be used over almost any surface; from rough and finished to stained, painted or smooth surfaces.

Need to customize your project? We can help! Submit a quote request at any time online. Have a question or comment? Couldn't find what you're looking for? Help us Make it better, email mystorecustomercare@mcmunnandyates.com.