Justin Umbower

The majority of building materials are made from nonrenewable sources. Most of these products are designed for durability and longevity, without consideration for post use. This means that after it's no longer needed, it can be difficult to remove and it is usually discarded. We want to make renewable, reusable and recycled building products readily available. We are designing building materials for durability, reclamation and reuse. We believe every building product should have a confirmed commercial post-life before it is manufactured. We're headquartered in Alameda, CA, but have partners located throughout the West Coast. We're a small group (for now) of eco-minded individuals who want to put our skills to work building a sustainable future for our children. According to the EPA, 145 million tons of construction and demolition debris was sent to the landfill in 2018. We're tired of the harm that nonrenewable products are doing to our planet and our health; luckily, we can do something about it. Most of the Douglas Fir and Old Growth Redwood used in our products, was originally used to construct two mills near Eureka, CA. This wood was salvaged by our mill several years ago. Our mill has also salvaged wood from barns and water towers. Our wood has the occasional nail hole, mineral stain, old planner mark and a few knots. The imperfections are a record of its past life and ensure that each panel is one-of-a-kind. As we grow, we want to also create products using cork, paper and fabric. All recycled and recyclable of course!