Using reclaimed wood flooring has gone up in popularity with the boom of the rustic home style and sustainable home remodelling. Reclaimed wood flooring is a great way to give your home an update and add a charming old-fashioned look.
Like other used materials, repurposed wood floor boards have their pros and cons. Read on to find out the advantages and disadvantages of using reclaimed wood flooring.
ADVANTAGES OF USING RECLAIMED WOOD FLOORING
ECO-FRIENDLY
The first great advantage of using reclaimed wood flooring is the fact that it’s good for the environment. When you use repurposed flooring boards, you decrease the demand for new sourced flooring materials, thus helping tackle deforestation. If sourced responsibly, reclaimed wood is a resource that also helps reduce landfill waste as well as the usage of environmentally-hazardous materials for manufacturing more products. For instance, installing an engineered reclaimed wood flooring is better for the environment than installing a petroleum-based linoleum flooring.
HIGH QUALITY AND DURABILITY
Reclaimed floor boards are much sturdier than most new flooring products. That is because they are made from old-grown trees instead of first-generation forests that are used to manufacture most modern flooring boards.
UNMATCHED LOOKS
Even when it’s aged and weathered, reclaimed wood has a stunning rustic look. This old-fashioned charm is hard to achieve by using modern materials. A hardwood floor made from reclaimed floor boards will add a great focal point in any living room, kitchen, bedroom or foyer.
CONS OF USING RECLAIMED FLOORING BOARDS
PESTS
Many pests love to live in old wooden floor boards. This is why before you purchase reclaimed wood for your flooring it’s important to inspect it for any signs of infestation. Those can include asymmetrical holes in the wood or wood that crumbles when you touch it.
Here at Cawarden, we always quality-check all reclaimed materials available in our reclamation yard, to ensure that you’re getting the highest quality reclaimed wood for your floor renovation needs.
HIDDEN DANGERS
Due to the fact that reclaimed wood has been previously used in buildings there might be hidden dangers such as nails or organic matters. This is why it’s important to purchase reclaimed materials only from reclamation specialists such as ourselves. It is also recommended to handle reclaimed planks with care. Use gloves and inspect them carefully for any objects sticking out.
FIND THE PERFECT WOODEN FLOOR BOARDS FOR YOUR PROJECT
Find the ideal reclaimed floor boards for your renovation project! As leading reclamation experts in the UK, we source a great selection of repurposed wood including pine, oak and more. Browse our range or visit our reclamation yard today to view all our available flooring products.