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Creating a More Sustainable Home with Reclaimed Wood

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Any homeowner looking to make improvements to their property should seriously consider the use of reclaimed wood which can be a dramatic upgrade and has a host of benefits.

The use of reclaimed wood in the home is increasing in popularity due to the eco-friendly boom – read on to find out all you need to know about this popular concept.

What is Reclaimed Wood?

So, what exactly is reclaimed wood? Essentially, this is wood which was previously used for a different purpose, such as wood from an old barn being reclaimed into hardwood flooring as just one popular example.

This can create a dramatic, rustic feel to the home and there are a number of benefits to using reclaimed wood.

Eco Benefits

One of the main benefits of using reclaimed wood in the home is that it is environmentally-friendly. In a time where scientists are encouraging people to find ways to be more eco-friendly in their life, using reclaimed wood is a great way to do this as you are reducing landfill waste and reducing the need for new non-environmentally products to be made.

Design Benefits

In addition to the important environmental benefits, using reclaimed wood is also beneficial because it has many uses. You can use reclaimed lumber for hardwood flooring, wall paneling, tables, chair, shelves and just about anything else.

Reclaimed wood also has a distinctive look which is hard to find with other materials, it is much harder and more durable and there is always a story to the wood.

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Drawbacks

In terms of drawbacks, you must be careful when purchasing this type of wood because there may be toxins from previous treatments, pests can sometimes be found in the wood and sometimes there are hidden dangers like a nail.

Careful inspection and testing for toxins if you are sourcing the reclaimed wood on your own is important.

Working with Reclaimed Wood

It is not necessarily a drawback, but it is also important to be aware that it can be harder to work with reclaimed wood than virgin wood because it often comes from old-growth trees.

This means that you need to have the right tools available at your disposal if you plan on working with the wood and power tools from places like SGS is the way to go. This should include tools such as impact drivers, saws and drills.

Using reclaimed wood in the home can be a serious home improvement with a number of benefits. In addition to being eco-friendly which is important in today’s day and age, there is a distinctive and rustic feel that you get with reclaimed wood which can completely change the way any room both looks and feels and there are endless options for ways to use reclaimed wood in the home.

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