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Trappen Demunster Sawmill,
Quality from the very first plank

To ensure consistent quality, we at Trappen Demunster rely on our own sawmill. This allows us to maintain complete control over the selection, cutting, and drying of the wood, and guarantees the best possible result for your project.

+5.000

Cubic meters of wood per year, carefully cut at our sawmill

+1.500

More than 1,500 staircases produced annually from our own raw materials

+25

More than 25 years of experience in the purchase and processing of roundwood

The benefits of having your own sawmill

  • Complete control over quality
    from harvesting in the forest to final processing
  • Flexible production
    Fast and customized, tailored to your needs
  • Less reliance on external parties
    No risk of delays thanks to our own production capacity
  • Optimal sustainability
    streamlined drying process for maximum stability
  • Environmentally friendly & efficient
    less transportation, less waste, more sustainability

The process: from tree trunk to staircase

1. Selection and supply

We go out to the forest ourselves. Each log is inspected and priced. Once selected, we arrange transportation through our regular partners.

2. Length classification & sorting

The logs are cut to the appropriate lengths using our crane and then sorted and stacked. This ensures efficiency in the rest of the process.

3. Sawing of raw timber

We cut logs into rough planks of the desired thicknesses (based on inventory needs) using our log saw. Our in-house-produced drying slats ensure optimal packaging.

4. Storage and drying

Our sawn timber first undergoes natural drying (6–12 months), followed by controlled artificial drying to achieve a stable moisture content.

5. Post-processing and integration

The dried planks are returned to our workshop. Each plank is cut straight again and sorted into treads or stringers. Then the planing process begins, and Trappen Demunster takes over.

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Our commitment to quality and sustainability

  • PEFC/FSC-certified
  • Careful selection of logs
  • 95% of our wood comes from sustainably managed forests
  • Wood waste is reused as a heat source for buildings and drying ovens, or sold as firewood
  • Focus on circular production

Daan is your point of contact for questions about our sawmill and will be happy to assist you with advice or practical information.

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