Floor Mechanics was sad to learn that JL Halverstadt passed away unexpectedly. We loved talking to him on the phone about his projects, and he was always so supportive of us and others in the industry.

JL started Wildwood Eccentrics in 2000. He had worked for years in the lumber industry both as a logger and a broker. He saw what was becoming of the wood in the west that had built so many beautiful, historical structures ~ it was being pushed into a pile and burned! That needed to change.

As a native Montanan whose family homesteaded in the Flathead Valley, he saw the potential that antique wood possessed. He knew that he had the passion to show others what it could be used for, creating new structures in the west and beyond while helping to preserve its unique history.

Up until the very end, JL  worked hard to reclaim wood from barns, cabins, and old buildings. He turned this wood into all kinds of beautiful products - floors, siding, countertops, doors, trim, and more.

Thank you, JL, for all you've done for the industry and for sustainability. You were more than just a customer; you were a friend. And you will be dearly missed.

Is there a flooring legend that you would like to honor? Please email us at sales@floormechanics.com with their story and a picture.