Advocating Green Building

Building a house is much easier when you have wide access to different kinds of building resources. If you choose to go green when you build your house, using reclaimed wood is a great way to have access to a large range of unique colors and wood grain patterns. Plus, with its eco-friendly features, you can be assured that your property will be Mother Nature approved.

Reclaimed wood is salvaged wood that comes from old barns, boats, and other damaged structures. Since reclaimed wood is recycled wood – which does have previous metal pieces in it that need to be removed – the cost of the wood is a little higher than new lumber – but the additional benefits you reap with reclaimed wood far outweigh the price difference.

Reclaimed wood can be used when building and therefore it also reduces the need to cut down young trees and  contribute to logging because there is less of a demand for it.   In addition, reclaimed wood is salvaged wood, so you help to reduce the filling of landfills and clogging of rivers that would occur if the wood was simply discarded.  Clogging rivers can contribute to flooding because there is less space for the water to drain properly during heavy rains.  So, by using reclaimed wood, you are helping the environment from both the conservation side and the waste reduction side.

Superior Hardwood offers high quality and durable reclaimed wood for your building and decorating needs. You can be assured that 100% of the reclaimed wood that it offers meets high standards and offers a wider variety of wood species, types of finishes, and wood grain designs.  Nail holes, grain variations, and other character marks will always be present to add more character and history to your wood flooring.  Custom milling is also available to give you more options for how your reclaimed wood will look when completed.

If you want more information on reclaimed wood, Superior Hardwood can answer your questions and provide you with knowledgeable expertise.  Not only will you be helping the environment, but with Superior Hardwood’s reclaimed flooring options, you will have something that is uniquely you.

–Superior Hardwoods & Millwork
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Going Green and Beautiful with Reclaimed Wood

Reclaimed wood is considered by many to be one of the best options for home furniture and construction material. The benefits that reclaimed wood can provide to homeowners far surpass those of other types of materials, even composite woods.  On top of that, because they are recycled woods, they are also environmentally friendly.

Old and used wood from damaged boats, houses, barns, and train stations are typically simply thrown away into landfills.  They add up quickly and can easily fill an area.  That isn’t necessary, however, because they can easily be reused.  Although the main structures of the buildings and boats are destroyed, the individual sections of wood that come from them that have only minor scratches or breaks are still great for flooring, decking, and even furniture.

Aside from cutting back on clutter in landfills, reclaimed wood can save the energy that would have otherwise been used to process new wood and transport it from one place to another. This kind of wood is often obtained from old barns or buildings and directly transferred to its new home, so no extensive additional processing is required.  Because more people are using recycled wood now, that reduces the demand for new wood, which means reclaimed wood also helps to cut back on deforestation.

The environmental benefits of reclaimed wood promise a good future for the material; however, its advantages are not limited only to Mother Nature.  Reclaimed woods are known to be more durable and stronger than new wood because old woods have tighter grains. This means that, with the right kind of maintenance, your recycled wood can last for many years.  Recycled woods also offer unique colors that are rarely found in new types of materials, so they add a special element to a home as well.

Given all of these advantages, homeowners would be wise to consider using recycled, reclaimed wood over newer materials. Reclaimed wood is easy to find, cost friendly, and offers you quality, strength, and beauty.

–Superior Hardwoods & Millwork
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