What is Riverwood?
Riverwood is harvested old growth forest logs that sank to the bottom of the river or it can refer to logs used in construction of river related structures such as piers and bridges. Old-growth timber has always been prized by builders and cabinetmakers for it’s deep color and unique antique look. These trees, prior to logging, usually grew close together and competed for sunshine and water, which contributed to their slow growth. That slow growth created closely spaced rings that gave the wood a tighter grain and made it strong and dense. Contrary to what one might expect, much of this submerged lumber does not rot due to low levels of oxygen which slow down decay. The cold, deep waters of the river are also a deterrent, and lying in a riverbed or at the bottom of a lake, the wood can attain an unusual patina, which in some cases may come from minerals or clay. There is a superior quality of old-growth Riverwood as compared to factory processed new wood and as a bonus, the material is
