Reclaimed Wood Furniture

Reclaimed Wood Furniture

Reclaimed wood furniture is made from lumber that has been salvaged from barns, houses, or any old building that is being torn down. It is a great way to reuse a limited resource. Wood is fortunately a renewable resource, that is we can plant trees and like a crop, then can be harvested and replanted over and over again. The down side is that trees take a long period of time to grow.

Also there is a tendency to plant groves of a specific type of trees as it is commercially easier to harvest trees of the same age and type. This leads to the possibility of disease or pests wiping out a specific type of tree due to their concentration.

The demand of reclaimed lumber for use in new homes and offices has increased in recent times. Owing to its age, the wood develops a certain character which is absent in new wood. The fact that the wood has survived decades of use proves its durability. This contributes to the growing popularity of reclaimed furniture, flooring and paneling.

Not only is reclaimed wood aesthetically more appealing, it also has the romance of a history attached to it. With a little effort, you can find out the building from which the reclaimed has been sourced and find out the history behind it. This will add interest to beauty in the flooring, paneling and furniture in your home or office.

Reclaimed Wood Furniture