Recycled wood that’s been properly treated is useful for building walls, cabinetry, decks, floors, beams, panels and other structures. It’s usually sourced from old-growth trees, which makes it sturdier than virgin wood that comes from first-generation forests.
As with recycled metal, reclaiming wood significantly reduces the amount of energy that’s used to make it. It also stores carbon and lowers the demand for fresh timber from forests.
And of course, there’s a certain aesthetic charm that appeals to architects who desire a rustic and ecological design that only occurs when wood ages over time.
However, wood is vulnerable to being degraded by pests and insects, so it’s important to carefully inspect every restored piece.
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