The use of reclaimed wood has experienced a surge in popularity in recent years. This is partly due to the emergence of sustainable building and the growing popularity of industrial interior design.
Recycled lumber is stronger, more durable and stable than wood grown in today’s farms. Wood that is being repurposed from old structures was harvested in forests that were hundreds and even thousands of years old.
Trees that are able to reach full maturity develop more heartwood, the innermost part of the tree. This part no longer transports water and nutrients making it dry, mechanically strong and resistant to decay.
Additionally, reclaimed lumber has been expanding and contracting for decades in their previous installations. This long-term weathering makes the wood less susceptible to drying, cracking and splitting.
Repurposing wood helps to reduce the amount of timber that goes to landfills. Additionally, using salvaged timber reduces the demand for virgin timber reducing deforestation.
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