WE SALVAGE
OUR SUSTAINABLE PROCESS
Working in cooperation with city municipalities, neighborhood, and homeowners of the San Antonio area, we strive to meet our goal of keeping valuable natural resources out of landfills.
Since 2010
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to promote environmental stewardship and a larger appreciation of our urban forests through the utilization of locally felled Texas hardwoods. We are a sustainable, low waste company, using only trees salvaged by our tree service in everything we make. We use it all. If it’s not a table, the wood is used in utensils, cutting boards, firewood and also the mulch we blend to build soil for the next generation of urban forests. We are made in Texas by Texans.
Sustainable. Functional. Beautiful.
FAQ
Questions and Answers
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Where do you get your wood?
We are a tree service and service South and Central Texas. All of the wood we use in the production of goods comes from the removals we do and tree waste we take in. Generally all within 150 miles of San Antonio.
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Will Urban Tree salvage my tree?
Each tree is evaluated by an lSA Certified Arborist to gauge the usability of your tree. In general, if you have a hardwood tree that is over 30” in diameter we would be interested in seeing photos.
Feel free to send over your information to jenniu@urbantreecompany.com.
We do not remove trees for free.
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Do you sell slabs / wood?
We are offering finished pieces and slabs of lumber finished with our no VOC finish. We are not selling any raw material at this time.
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What kind of upkeep do I need to do for my furniture?
Use a damp cloth to remove spills or debris, quickly followed by a dry cloth to remove all residual moisture on the surface. Refinishing of the surface is not necessary. We recommend the use of a natural polish with citrus oil and bee’s wax as needed or annually to maintain luster.
Clean with caution – petroleum based surface cleaners will damage the finish.
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How do I maintain my cutting boards and utensils?
- Use liquid dish soap and water to wash your board and then allow to dry completely.
- Do not submerge or soak boards and utensils.
- Don’t wash in dishwasher.
- Condition seasonally with Urban’s Wood Oil. Use regularly.
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How do you finish your products?
We use an oil based hardener/finish. There are no harmful chemicals, solvents, VOC’s, or hardeners in our finishes. We use a food grade finish that penetrates into the wood and locks out moisture, mold and bacteria. Clean with soap and water or gentle vinegar mixture. Refinishing available upon need.