Custom Cut Timbers
Specializing exclusively in green lumber products, heavy architectural timbers, and 1" & 2" rough-cut inventory. Band sawn finished in true full nominal sizes along the Fraser River.
Precision Lumber & Custom Solutions
We are a solution-based sawmill committed to uncompromised quality, serving timber frame companies, custom home builders, independent contractors, homeowners, and movie studios.
Architectural Timber Products
Heavy structural beams, ridge beams, posts, rafters, corner timber caps, and decorative trusses cut to your exact dimensional drawings and finish.
- Custom cut lengths up to 32 feet
- Douglas Fir (No. 1 / Select Structural), Yellow Cedar & Western Red Cedar
- Clean band sawn finish in full nominal sizes (true dimensions)
Mantels & Live Edge Slabs
Exquisite fireplace mantels, oversized dining slabs, conference table tops, and raw live-edge character cuts that become the centerpiece of any interior.
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Motion Picture Production
An open-door extension for BC film studios. Fast turnaround, authentic heavy timbers, historic profiles, and immediate set-building lumber.
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Marine & Industrial Timber
Heavy-duty Douglas Fir and rot-resistant Yellow Cedar timbers for marine pilings, wharves, bridges, mining, and civil infrastructure projects.
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1" & 2" Rough-Cut Lumber
Maintained inventory of 1-inch and 2-inch rough-cut lumber produced as by-products of timber breakdown. Ideal for agricultural buildings, fencing, siding, and framing.
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Need non-standard dimensions, extra-long timbers, or bespoke woodwork? We cut green lumber to your exact architectural specifications — from custom timber-frame homes, pergolas, and fireplace mantels to fast-paced movie set construction across British Columbia.
Timber Project Estimator
Configure your custom timber dimensions, cross-section, and wood species to receive an instant, accurate quotation from our master sawyers.
1 Select Project Type
2 Choose Beam Cross-Section (Full Nominal Sizing)
3 Choose Wood Species
4 Select Texture & Finish
5 Specify Length & Quantity
Project Cut-List
1 of 5 Cuts Configured
- Category: Architectural Heavy Timbers
- Cross-Section: 8" × 8" Heavy Structural Beams
- Species: Douglas Fir (No. 1 / Select)
- Surface: Band Sawn (Full Nominal)
- Length: 20 ft / 6.1 m
- Quantity: 4 pcs
Our Production & Completed Projects
Explore authentic timbers straight from our Maple Ridge sawmill to award-winning residential and commercial structures.
Sawmill Heritage
Decades of Passion Along The Fraser River
Kanaka Creek Forest Products Ltd. is a custom-cut sawmill specializing exclusively in green lumber products. Our core business is cutting heavy timbers with an uncompromising focus on quality, precision, and meeting custom customer requirements.
100% Green Lumber Exclusively
Freshly milled, retaining natural moisture. Never kiln-dried, with no kiln-drying services on site.
Full Nominal Band Sawn Sizing
Clean, consistent band-sawn finish in true full sizes — ideal for heavy timber framing.
1" & 2" Rough-Cut Inventory
Timber production by-products allow us to maintain steady stock in 1-inch and 2-inch rough lumber.
Craftsmanship & Custom Orders
Small dedicated operation prioritizing attentive service and custom cuts over high-volume production.
Timber Cutting & Mill Operations FAQ
Common questions about our Pacific Northwest wood species, continuous timber lengths, green lumber specifications, and custom deliveries.
What wood species do you mill at Kanaka Creek?
We mill premium Pacific Northwest species including Douglas Fir, Western Red Cedar, Coastal Hemlock, and Yellow Cedar (Cypress). Each species is sourced specifically for its structural strength, durability, and aesthetic grain.
What lengths and dimensions can you custom cut?
We custom cut full nominal band-sawn dimensions ranging from 6"x6" to 12"x12" and custom oversized cross-sections, with continuous single-piece lengths up to 44 feet and longer for heavy timber framing and architectural post-and-beam construction.
Do you sell green or kiln-dried timber?
Kanaka Creek Forest Products specializes 100% exclusively in green lumber products, milled fresh to retain natural moisture, strength, and ease of workability. We do not provide kiln drying on site.
How do I submit my timber cut-list for a quote?
You can use our interactive Timber Estimator above to assemble your cut-list with one click, email your specifications directly to kanakacreek@telus.net, or call our yard at 604.462.9628.
Do you coordinate delivery across Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley?
Yes. We coordinate local flatbed and hiab crane truck delivery throughout Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows, Surrey, Langley, Abbotsford, Vancouver, across British Columbia, and arrange freight transport for cross-border projects across North America.
Speak With A Timber Expert Today
Send us your timber cut-lists, dimension schedules, or custom sawing specifications. We respond to all inquiries promptly.
Sawmill Entrance & Heavy Truck Route
26340 River Rd, Maple Ridge, BC V2W 1M4 • Direct Fraser River waterfront access with on-site forklift loading for commercial flatbeds, haulers, and contractor pickups.