Built America Magazine | South
His ethos of honesty and value over profit is refreshing in an industry not immune to corner-cutting. “If someone needs something and I can’t meet their needs, I’ll refer them to someone in our supply chain I trust. I’m not always trying to make a dime. The relationship is worth more.” It’s a mindset that has earned him lasting loyalty. “We have clients today that we started with on day one. One of them, The Hudson Company, started out buying wholesale from us. . Now we’re wrapping up a full timber frame package together. That’s what this business is— it’s evolution through trust.”
Frames That Tell Stories
High Point Trading is renowned for its reclaimed wood components, but in recent years, David has been moving toward complete frame restoration.
“We’re actually finalizing a project for a 1700s Dutch barn to be restood in the South Island of New Zealand,” he mentions casually, as if coordinating such a feat were an everyday occurrence.
The Secret? Relationships.
When asked why clients choose High Point over other companies in the niche field of reclaimed wood, David doesn't hesitate. “Honestly, it’s the relationships,” he says. “We've worked with architects, contractors, and designers who pass our name around their inner circles. And in those circles, trust is everything. They don’t let you in until you’ve proven yourself.”
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