Reclaimed Wood is usually harvested from barns, factories, warehouses and trestles to be used for flooring, lumber, siding, and timbers. Reclaimed wood can also be salvaged from buildings slated for demolition, abandoned railroad trestles, disease-killed trees that have been recently harvested from urban or suburban areas and “sinker logs” that sank decades ago during river-based log drives. In most cases, reclaimed wood suppliers have only a limited amount of reclaimed wood so appropriate use is vital to its logevity.

Reclaimed Wood flooring will add character, sophistication, and a conversation to any home or business. Solid reclaimed wood lumber comes in a variety of species and grades, all from exceptional Reclaimed Wood stock. This wood is typically very strong as compared to fresh lumber produced today becuase the grains are straighter and it is more dense.

HOW IS IT GREEN?

Reclaiming old lumber, instead of discarding it, elimintaes the need to harvest new trees which reduces the amount of carbon dioxide released into the air as well. Although there is some energy intensive handling and milling required to make reclaimed lumber usable, it is significantly less than starting from standing trees. There is much hand labor involved with deconstructing the old building, removing screws and nails, storing, and milling it into shape.

THE FACTS

The best way to select the proper types of reclaimed wood, is to work with a reputable reclaimed lumber dealer or directly with the mill.