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Reclaimed Wood for Your Timber Floorings: A Recyclable and Sustainable Choice

reclaimed wood flooringWhen you say timber flooring, many people picture wooden floors. In truth, there are many types of timber floors with varying characteristics. Timber can be sourced from different kinds of hardwoods and softwoods, but your timber flooring can also be made from reclaimed wood. Barn board is another name for reclaimed wood, which has its unique attributes from nail holes, saw marks or cracks.



Actually the reclaimed boards that are often utilized for flooring are well over a hundred years old, having been used in bars, farmhouses and other edifice a century ago. Generally, timber planks are a lot broader with width of ten to twelve inches, or sometimes even greater. It was in the early 20th century that many homeowners began to notice lumber for its natural look. First grade or high quality wood was set aside to make room for old wooden boards with many blemishes. It could be that its imperfections are what make it so special for no two planks can ever be identical. Reclaimed boards have character, making it so attractive.



Using reclaimed boards for your timber flooring also has an ecological aspect to it. This is because wood is sustainable, meaning it can be re-planted and reclaimed wood is recyclable, meaning it can be used for various purposes once it outgrow its original purpose. The old lumber in the barn may very well find its way to you floor.



Red and white oak boards are the most common and the most in demand for flooring nowadays. This is mainly because oak is a hardwood, which makes it durable as well as manageable. It is also by far more affordable than some other flooring alternatives. However, not all reclaimed wood is form the hardwood species, but from a few softwoods. The eastern white pine, hemlock and Douglas fir have their own distinct attraction minus the durability and hardness of hardwoods. The color of the wood varies from light to dark brown with older boards having a more exotic patina. This unique attributes make it ideal for family dens or kitchen.



In fact, heart pine a softwood can be as pliable as oak, a hardwood. It is by far the hardest softwood with several knots and uneven grains. Its subtle golden tinge makes a wonderful complement to furniture and area rugs. It was previously used in warehouses and port areas, which gives it a rustic character, ideal for family dens and casual rooms.



In the US, the American elm offers a more rustic look for your timber floors than any other kind of reclaimed wood. Although this tree was massively planted after the Civil War, the Dutch Elm Disease almost eradicated the whole species making its supply very limited. This may indeed cost you a lot if you are importing this particular species for your timber floors down under. Same can be said for the American Chestnut, which was wiped out by a fungal disease at the start of the 20th century. It is has now become a scarce commodity, which is unfortunate for its durability and rich dark hue makes it ideal for your timber floorings.



For sure, your timber merchants or flooring companies will be able to provide a wide array of choices for your floors with rich colors and texture to match your every requirement.