{"id":6161,"date":"2025-11-25T11:26:02","date_gmt":"2025-11-25T16:26:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/valleeforestryequipment.ca\/news\/transformez-votre-boise-en-bois-de-construction-pour-vos-projets\/"},"modified":"2026-02-16T12:55:19","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T17:55:19","slug":"transformez-votre-boise-en-bois-de-construction-pour-vos-projets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/valleeforestryequipment.ca\/en\/news\/transformez-votre-boise-en-bois-de-construction-pour-vos-projets\/","title":{"rendered":"Transform your woodland into construction timber for your projects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You own a wooded plot of land and you dream of building:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A home for your children<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A garage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A shed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Why pay for wood when your land is full of trees? Don&#8217;t lose your trees by burning or giving them away: use them with a Vall\u00e9e mobile sawmill to process your logs directly on site, for all your personal and recreational projects.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We invite you to follow the municipality\u2019s regulations, but here are some guidelines to help you make your decision.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:51px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Assess your wooded area<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before we begin, it is important to:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Identify the most suitable wood species: spruce\/pine for walls and structure, maple\/oak for floors and finishes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Count the accessible trees and approximately measure their diameter and height.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prepare a stable location to set up the sawmill and arrange the logs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Decide whether you move the sawmill to the trees or use the Valley Express to bring the logs to the machine<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div style=\"height:51px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Choose the appropriate mobile sawmill<\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Big Red: ideal for large logs and large-scale projects such as a house or garage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Little Blue: flexible and easy to handle, perfect for a garage or shed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Yellowstone: affordable and compact for small recreational projects<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All these sawmills:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Can be pulled by an ATV for difficult access<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some models are road-transportable<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They feature the One-Step-Go system for quick engine and blade starting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div data-__private-preview-state=\"{&quot;isPreview&quot;:false,&quot;previewMessage&quot;:&quot;Les produits d\\u00e9pendront de la page consult\\u00e9e.&quot;}\" data-block-name=\"woocommerce\/product-collection\" data-collection=\"woocommerce\/product-collection\/by-category\" data-dimensions=\"{&quot;widthType&quot;:&quot;fill&quot;}\" data-display-layout=\"{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;carousel&quot;,&quot;columns&quot;:5,&quot;shrinkColumns&quot;:true}\" data-hide-controls=\"[&quot;inherit&quot;,&quot;hand-picked&quot;,&quot;filterable&quot;]\" data-query-context-includes=\"[&quot;collection&quot;]\" data-query-id=\"0\" data-query=\"{&quot;perPage&quot;:9,&quot;pages&quot;:0,&quot;offset&quot;:0,&quot;postType&quot;:&quot;product&quot;,&quot;order&quot;:&quot;asc&quot;,&quot;orderBy&quot;:&quot;title&quot;,&quot;search&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;exclude&quot;:[],&quot;inherit&quot;:false,&quot;taxQuery&quot;:{&quot;product_cat&quot;:[20]},&quot;isProductCollectionBlock&quot;:true,&quot;featured&quot;:false,&quot;woocommerceOnSale&quot;:false,&quot;woocommerceStockStatus&quot;:[&quot;instock&quot;,&quot;outofstock&quot;,&quot;onbackorder&quot;],&quot;woocommerceAttributes&quot;:[],&quot;woocommerceHandPickedProducts&quot;:[],&quot;filterable&quot;:false,&quot;relatedBy&quot;:{&quot;categories&quot;:true,&quot;tags&quot;:true}}\" data-tag-name=\"div\" data-translated-with-w-p-m-l-t-m=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-woocommerce-product-collection is-layout-flow wp-block-woocommerce-product-collection-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-space-between is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f36ac205 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"margin-bottom:1rem\">Products by category<\/h2>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div style=\"height:53px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Project-based estimation<\/h2>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Table 1: Number of trees, species and planks required<\/h4>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Project<\/th><th>Surface<\/th><th>Number of boards: 2&#215;4<\/th><th>Spruce\/pine trees<\/th><th>Maple\/oak trees<\/th><th>Total trees<\/th><th>Suggested sawmill<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>2 bedroom house<\/td><td>50\u201360 m\u00b2<\/td><td>2 000<\/td><td>100<\/td><td>50<\/td><td>150<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/valleeforestryequipment.ca\/en\/product\/big-red-portable-sawmill\/\" data-type=\"product\" data-id=\"434\">Big Red<\/a> \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/valleeforestryequipment.ca\/en\/product\/little-blue-sawmill\/\" data-type=\"product\" data-id=\"433\">Little Blue<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Garage<\/td><td>20\u201330 m\u00b2<\/td><td>500\u2013600<\/td><td>25<\/td><td>10<\/td><td>35<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/valleeforestryequipment.ca\/en\/product\/little-blue-sawmill\/\" data-type=\"product\" data-id=\"433\">Little Blue<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Shed \/ Shelter<\/td><td>10\u201315 m\u00b2<\/td><td>200\u2013250<\/td><td>10\u201315<\/td><td>5<\/td><td>15\u201320<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/valleeforestryequipment.ca\/en\/product\/yellowstone-sawmill\/\" data-type=\"product\" data-id=\"1229\">Stone Family<\/a> \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/valleeforestryequipment.ca\/en\/product\/little-blue-sawmill\/\" data-type=\"product\" data-id=\"433\">Little Blue<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n<div style=\"height:51px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Table 2: Sawing time and operating cost<\/h4>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Project<\/th><th>Sawing time (h)<\/th><th>Essence<\/th><th>Lubricant<\/th><th>Wear\/maintenance<\/th><th>Total operation cost<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>2 bedroom house<\/td><td>600<\/td><td>1 800 $<\/td><td>450 $<\/td><td>1 350 $<\/td><td>3 600 $<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Garage<\/td><td>180<\/td><td>540 $<\/td><td>135 $<\/td><td>405 $<\/td><td>1 080 $<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Shed<\/td><td>70<\/td><td>210 $<\/td><td>52,50 $<\/td><td>157,50 $<\/td><td>420 $<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Estimated cost: gasoline = $3\/hr, lubricant = $0.75\/hr, wear\/maintenance = $2.25\/hr<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Table 3: Wood savings and return on investment<\/h4>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Project<\/th><th>2&#215;4 board<\/th><th>Species distribution<\/th><th>Average value \/ board<\/th><th>Total wood value<\/th><th>Net savings (value \u2013 operating cost)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>2 bedroom house<\/td><td>2 000<\/td><td>50% spruce \/ 50% maple<\/td><td>6 $<\/td><td>12 000 $<\/td><td>8 400 $<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Garage<\/td><td>500\u2013600<\/td><td>50\/50<\/td><td>6 $<\/td><td>3 000\u20133 600 $<\/td><td>1 920\u20132 520 $<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Shed<\/td><td>200\u2013250<\/td><td>50\/50<\/td><td>6 $<\/td><td>1 200\u20131 500 $<\/td><td>780\u20131 080 $<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These figures only include the wood you use for your projects and may be increased if you saw for neighbors or rent the machine.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:51px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Safety and practical advice<\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Always wear gloves, safety glasses and boots<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stabilize the machine before sawing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Arrange the logs and planks to avoid accidents<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use the Vall\u00e9e Express to move logs in difficult terrain<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div style=\"height:51px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Why use your wood?<\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Save on the cost of materials<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Transforming your woodland into a tangible resource for your family<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create personalized and sustainable projects<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enjoy a recreational and enriching activity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div style=\"height:51px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Call-to-action<\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Discover our <a href=\"https:\/\/valleeforestryequipment.ca\/en\/product\/yellowstone-sawmill\/\">sawmills<\/a> and the<a href=\"https:\/\/valleeforestryequipment.ca\/en\/product\/vallee-express-atv-log-arch\/\" data-type=\"product\" data-id=\"2666\"> Vall\u00e9e Express<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plan your project and start processing your wood on site<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/valleeforestryequipment.ca\/en\/contact\/\">Contact us<\/a> for personalized advice and quotes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div style=\"height:51px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You own a wooded plot of land and you dream of building: Why pay for wood when your land is full of trees? 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