What We Do
River Valley Hardwoods sources and supplies Appalachian hardwood lumber across a range of species, grades, and specialty sorts. Below is what we are actively offering and what we are in the market for right now.
How We Work
We work directly with sawmills throughout the Appalachian region, which lets us build programs around what buyers actually need — not just what happens to be sitting in a yard. That means we can target specific widths, lengths, grades, and color sorts, and we can pull together material faster than a traditional broker because the mill relationships are already in place.
Our goal is straightforward: get the right product to the right customer at a fair price, and make sure everyone in the chain — sawmill, buyer, and us — can count on the deal. That consistency is why our mills keep working with us, and why our buyers keep calling back.
Direct Sawmill Relationships
River Valley has spent years building working relationships with sawmills across West Virginia, Ohio, Kentucky, and the surrounding Appalachian region. We know what mills can produce and what buyers need — and we bridge that gap through direct communication, clear specs, and accountability on both ends.
That connection means we can build programs around real production capacity, respond quickly when specs need to change, and make sure the material that ships matches what was agreed on.
- We specify width sorts, length sorts, grade targets, and color requirements at the time of order — not as an afterthought.
- Long-standing relationships with regional sawmill partners mean we can move quickly and get priority when supply is tight.
- We stand behind what we sell. If there’s an issue with a shipment, we work it out — we don’t pass it off.
- Transparent pricing across the supply chain keeps relationships healthy and product quality consistent over time.
- For recurring buyers with consistent needs, we build standing programs — so you’re not re-quoting the same spec every time.
Species We Work With
White Oak and Walnut are our primary focus, with strong activity across other core Appalachian species and sort-specific runs.
White Oak
Close-grained with natural tannins and good water resistance. Available 4/4–12/4 in plain sawn, and in Rift & Quartered as a specialty cut. Upper and common grades.
Walnut
Rich chocolate-brown heartwood with straight to wavy grain. Available 4/4–12/4 including Oak Rules configurations and standard grades. Can be steamed or unsteamed.
Red Oak
Open-grained with reddish-brown tone. One of the most abundant Appalachian hardwoods. Available 4/4–8/4 in upper and common grades, green and KD.
Hard Maple / Soft Maple
Hard Maple is dense and uniform with excellent wear resistance. Soft Maple machines more easily with similar appearance. Both available 4/4–8/4, SAP and upper grades.
Hickory
Extremely dense and hard with dramatic color contrast between sapwood and heartwood. One of the toughest North American hardwoods. Available 4/4–8/4 in standard grades.
Ash, Cherry, Birch, Poplar
All available in standard thicknesses (4/4–8/4) across multiple grades. Ash is valued for shock resistance; Cherry for its warm color; Birch for clean machining; Poplar for workability and value.
Have a spec to discuss or packs to offer? Send species, thickness, grade, widths, lengths, quantity, and timing and we will get back to you quickly.