What is Reclaimed Timber?
Reclaimed timber is wood that has been used in various building projects in years past and have been salvaged or reclaimed for use in new building projects. This reclaimed wood can be used to create new wood floors, serve as framing for new homes and other buildings, or even be used to finish walls or basement areas. Reclaimed timber is an efficient way to make good use of available resources. In addition, the wood from old houses may also be visually appealing and add character to a newly constructed home. This type of antique wood often provides several desirable qualities. The reclaimed timber often is high-quality with a moisture content that is considerably less than newly milled wood sections. This means that old barn wood as well as timber frames from older houses are much less likely to shrink and pull slightly apart after construction. From this perspective, reclaimed wood offers a degree of structural stability that minimizes the settling that normally occurs over the first s
