You own a wooded plot of land and you dream of building:
- A home for your children
- A garage
- A shed
Why pay for wood when your land is full of trees? Don’t lose your trees by burning or giving them away: use them with a Vallée mobile sawmill to process your logs directly on site, for all your personal and recreational projects.
We invite you to follow the municipality’s regulations, but here are some guidelines to help you make your decision.
1. Assess your wooded area
Before we begin, it is important to:
- Identify the most suitable wood species: spruce/pine for walls and structure, maple/oak for floors and finishes
- Count the accessible trees and approximately measure their diameter and height.
- Prepare a stable location to set up the sawmill and arrange the logs
- Decide whether you move the sawmill to the trees or use the Valley Express to bring the logs to the machine
2. Choose the appropriate mobile sawmill
- Big Red: ideal for large logs and large-scale projects such as a house or garage
- Little Blue: flexible and easy to handle, perfect for a garage or shed
- Yellowstone: affordable and compact for small recreational projects
All these sawmills:
- Can be pulled by an ATV for difficult access
- Some models are road-transportable
- They feature the One-Step-Go system for quick engine and blade starting
Products by category
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BIG RED
Price range: 14,799.00$ through 20,474.00$ -
BIG RED XP
Price range: 16,899.00$ through 21,024.00$ -
GREEN MONSTER
Price range: 18,924.00$ through 26,124.00$ -
GREEN MONSTER WIDE
Price range: 21,999.00$ through 27,149.00$ -
LITTLE BLUE
Price range: 11,299.00$ through 20,874.00$ -
REBEL
Price range: 10,199.00$ through 11,399.00$ -
STONE
7,999.00$
3. Project-based estimation
Table 1: Number of trees, species and planks required
| Project | Surface | Number of boards: 2×4 | Spruce/pine trees | Maple/oak trees | Total trees | Suggested sawmill |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 bedroom house | 50–60 m² | 2 000 | 100 | 50 | 150 | Big Red / Little Blue |
| Garage | 20–30 m² | 500–600 | 25 | 10 | 35 | Little Blue |
| Shed / Shelter | 10–15 m² | 200–250 | 10–15 | 5 | 15–20 | Stone Family / Little Blue |
Table 2: Sawing time and operating cost
| Project | Sawing time (h) | Essence | Lubricant | Wear/maintenance | Total operation cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 bedroom house | 600 | 1 800 $ | 450 $ | 1 350 $ | 3 600 $ |
| Garage | 180 | 540 $ | 135 $ | 405 $ | 1 080 $ |
| Shed | 70 | 210 $ | 52,50 $ | 157,50 $ | 420 $ |
Estimated cost: gasoline = $3/hr, lubricant = $0.75/hr, wear/maintenance = $2.25/hr
Table 3: Wood savings and return on investment
| Project | 2×4 board | Species distribution | Average value / board | Total wood value | Net savings (value – operating cost) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 bedroom house | 2 000 | 50% spruce / 50% maple | 6 $ | 12 000 $ | 8 400 $ |
| Garage | 500–600 | 50/50 | 6 $ | 3 000–3 600 $ | 1 920–2 520 $ |
| Shed | 200–250 | 50/50 | 6 $ | 1 200–1 500 $ | 780–1 080 $ |
These figures only include the wood you use for your projects and may be increased if you saw for neighbors or rent the machine.
4. Safety and practical advice
- Always wear gloves, safety glasses and boots
- Stabilize the machine before sawing
- Arrange the logs and planks to avoid accidents
- Use the Vallée Express to move logs in difficult terrain
5. Why use your wood?
- Save on the cost of materials
- Transforming your woodland into a tangible resource for your family
- Create personalized and sustainable projects
- Enjoy a recreational and enriching activity
6. Call-to-action
- Discover our sawmills and the Vallée Express
- Plan your project and start processing your wood on site
- Contact us for personalized advice and quotes