SENSE OF QUALITY
Old lumber has many beneficial features.
It has already proven its durability. It is strong, it is stable and it actually lasts much longer than young and new grown lumber. It even has less contraction and expansion than new wood. The reclaimed wood is already worn meaning less maintainance. Antique lumber comes from old-growth trees that unfortunately are very rare to find in new lumber. These old growth trees benefit from the slow process of growing naturally and have usually become more than half a century old. Heartwood has naturally formed in the center to help the tree resist decay. These rings become much tighter making the wood stronger, more resistant to moisture and offers increased stability.
SENSE OF QUALITY
Old lumber has many beneficial features.
It has already proven its durability. It is strong, it is stable and it actually lasts much longer than young and new grown lumber. It even has less contraction and expansion than new wood. The reclaimed wood is already worn meaning less maintainance. Antique lumber comes from old-growth trees that unfortunately are very rare to find in new lumber. These old growth trees benefit from the slow process of growing naturally and have usually become more than half a century old. Heartwood has naturally formed in the center to help the tree resist decay. These rings become much tighter making the wood stronger, more resistant to moisture and offers increased stability.
UNIQUE AESTHETICS
Reclaimed wood has its own distinguished character and is very unique when used for example in the interior.
It adds creativity, texture and charm to whatever you are making.You can see and feel the history of it. Reclaimed items have become increasingly popular the last few years as we are evolving away from mass production and seeking natural and non harmful substances, items with character and even brings us nostalgia that can evoke happy feelings.
ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY
By making a decision on choosing reclaimed wood over new wood for a project, you are already minimizing the project’s carbon footprints.
By retrieving something formerly used and reusing it, not necessarily for its original purpose, you are keeping up sustainable practices. Sustainability is a term we hear often these days, as the global community has become aware of the importance of protecting our nature. Instead of being used as landfill, the reclaimed wood´s lifespan is prolonged, meaning that at some point in the circle of consumption, trees are being saved and less energy used for harvest and process. It is easy to make a conscious and responsible decision for projects, and by using reclaimed lumber it can actually often be the wisest way to go.
ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY
By making a decision on choosing reclaimed wood over new wood for a project, you are already minimising the project’s carbon footprints.
By retrieving something formerly used and reusing it, not necessarily for its original purpose, you are keeping up sustainable practices. Sustainability is a term we hear often these days, as the global community has become aware of the importance of protecting our nature. Instead of being used as landfill, the reclaimed wood´s lifespan is prolonged, meaning that at some point in the circle of consumption, trees are being saved and less energy used for harvest and process. It is easy to make a conscious and responsible decision for projects, and by using reclaimed lumber it can actually often be the wisest way to go.