Nova Scotia Carpenter's & Contractor's Go-To Source for Quality Hardwood Lumber at Great Prices

For carpenters, builders, and contractors in Nova Scotia, having a reliable source of high-quality hardwood is essential. At Creative Urban Timber, we supply premium hardwood lumber, including ash, birch, cherry, maple, red oak, white oak, poplar, and walnut, ready for construction and carpentry projects. We offer the best prices in the HRM, and our goal is to provide materials that meet the high standards of professional builders.

Our Hardwood Species

Each hardwood species we offer has unique qualities suited for different applications:

• Ash: Hard and durable, ideal for stair treads, cabinetry, and furniture that requires long-lasting strength.

• Birch: Dense and stable, perfect for trim, panels, and painted finishes.

• Cherry: Rich in color with excellent workability, great for decorative trim and high-end cabinetry.

• Maple: Extremely hard and stable, commonly used for flooring, countertops, and high-traffic applications.

• Red Oak: Strong and reliable, widely used for stairs, built-ins, and trim.

• White Oak: Dense and resistant to wear, excellent for flooring, structural trim, and furniture components.

• Poplar: Consistent and easy to machine, ideal for painted trim, moldings, and interior millwork.

• Walnut: Dark, rich, and elegant, perfect for accents, furniture, and specialty millwork.
  

Services We Offer

We provide more than just boards. To make your job easier, we offer milling and custom services, including custom cutting and ripping, thickness planing, edge treatments, surface sanding, and special orders for specific species or sizes. Contractors rely on these services to save time on site and ensure boards are ready to install exactly as needed.

Uses in New Home Construction

Our hardwoods are ideal for many construction applications, including interior trim and baseboards, crown molding, door and window casing, door jambs and frames, and paneling or wainscoting. Using kiln-dried, furniture-grade boards ensures clean installations, long-lasting results, and a professional finish every time.

Uses in Carpentry and Woodworking

Professional woodworkers and builders also rely on our hardwoods for stair treads and risers, built-in shelving and cabinetry, floating shelves, countertops and tabletops, and custom furniture components. With precise milling and consistent stock, contractors can complete projects faster, reduce waste, and maintain a high-quality standard.

Common Questions from Contractors

Can boards be cut to exact lengths and widths?

Yes, we offer custom cutting and ripping to your specifications.

Do you stock wide boards for stair treads or large trim?

We carry a range of widths and thicknesses, and can source special sizes if needed.

How quickly can I get an order?

Most stock is ready for immediate pick-up, and milling services are completed promptly to keep your projects on schedule.

Contact us for a free quote on your order of hardwoods, and let us know if you need it milled or cut to your specifications, we’re here to make your project easier, faster, and built to last.