CaraGreen, a leading distributor of sustainable building materials, is proud to announce a new brand partnership with Timber Slab Tables, a North Carolina-based company founded in 2022 by veteran John Dill. Timber Slab Tables specializes in handcrafted, live-edge wood furniture and tabletops, rescuing unique hardwoods from trees felled in storms or marked as fall risks. This partnership enhances CaraGreen’s portfolio with bespoke, domestically-made pieces that offer exceptional natural beauty and a powerful story of sustainability and reclamation.
Each Timber Slab Tables piece is crafted from sustainably sourced hardwoods, including species acquired through an indigenous-owned and operated mill in Costa Rica and from collaborations with the Amish community in Ohio. Their meticulous process, which includes air-drying for 2-3 years and kiln-drying down to an industry-leading 8% moisture content, ensures structural integrity and minimizes warping over time. Timber Slab Tables products balance the raw, organic aesthetics of natural wood with high performance and durability, perfect for both commercial and residential projects.
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Key Features of Timber Slab Tables:
- Reclaimed & Sustainably Sourced: Crafted from hardwoods rescued from natural events like storms or deemed fall risks, giving new life to exceptional timber.
- Expertly Processed: Timber is air-dried for 2-3 years and kiln-dried to 8% moisture content to ensure maximum stability and longevity, surpassing the industry standard.
- High Performance Finish: Sealed with a food-grade water-based polyurethane (meeting California Prop 65) or natural tung oil.
- Custom Design: Available in a wide range of sizes, including lengths up to 20′ (seamed) and standard 2″ to 3″ thicknesses.
- Durable & Repairable: Resistant to hot plates and coffee pots, and any minor surface damage is easily repaired with simple spot sanding.
About CaraGreen
CaraGreen is a trusted distributor of sustainable building materials, providing architects, designers, and builders with innovative, eco-friendly solutions. With a portfolio of brands that champion healthier, greener spaces, CaraGreen helps create better environments for people and the planet.
Timber Slab Tables: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the story behind Timber Slab Tables?
Founded in Raleigh, NC, in 2022, Timber Slab Tables is a veteran-owned company led by UNCG graduate John Dill. It specializes in handcrafted, American-made, custom furniture.
How does Timber Slab Tables source its material sustainably?
Timber Slab Tables uses hardwoods from trees that were lightning-struck, felled by storms, identified as fall risks, or were otherwise being removed. Their network includes “rescued” local timber from sites like Dorothea Dix Park in Raleigh, tropical hardwoods from an indigenous-owned mill in Costa Rica, and partnerships with Amish communities in Ohio.
What makes Timber Slab Tables’ technical process unique?
Timber Slab Tables prioritizes stability by air-drying wood for up to three years followed by a 200°C kiln-drying process. While the industry standard is 10%-12% moisture, Timber Slab Tables brings their slabs down to 8% to virtually eliminate warping, ensuring they are fully acclimated and ready for immediate installation.
Can clients customize their orders?
Yes. Timber Slab Tables can handle lengths up to 20 feet and standard thicknesses of 2-3 inches. Beyond Timber Slab Tables’ inventory, they can transform a client’s personal tree into custom furniture. For bases, they provide industrial raw steel in steel blue or matte black powder coats, typically in square or trapezoid profiles. Custom base colors are available.
What are the primary applications and durability specs?
Timber Slab Tables’ slabs are ideal for dining tables, desks, bar tops, and conference tables. Sealed with food-grade, Prop 65-compliant water-based polyurethane or natural tung oil, they are resistant to hot plates and coffee pots. Any natural voids are filled with food-grade epoxy for a seamless, functional surface.
How is the wood maintained?
Daily cleaning requires only warm soap and water; diluted bleach is also safe. While Timber Slab Tables recommends avoiding acetone, the finishes are designed so that any minor scratches or chips can be easily repaired with simple spot sanding and refinishing.
What is the typical lead time?
Depending on the complexity of the project, Timber Slab Tables’ turnaround ranges from as fast as two weeks to a maximum of two months.
