Reclaimed Hardwood Flooring is Great for the Environment, Great for Your Home
What can I say about the perfect symmetry of reclaiming beautifully aged lumber from an old unused barn or other building, then turning it into a wonderfully green solution for your new hardwood floors? Trees are spared, carbon footprints are reduced, money is saved and everyone in the process comes out on top. Additionally, reclaimed hardwood flooring made from recycled lumber is absolutely unique and unmatched.
Every board nailed to a barn wall a century ago, has lived an interesting and storied life. The aging of the sun and the process of just being exposed to the elements has left unique individual patterns on every board. Bringing that unique history in your home or office, imbues your floors with an energy and vibrance unavailable in fresh hewn lumber.
Reclaimed Lumber is a Very Green Alternative
When you opt to use reclaimed lumber for your hardwood floor installation, you are performing one of the highest forms of recycling. The wood is not harvested from growing lumber stands and the milling to make the wood smooth enough to use as flooring is minimal – requiring less energy to perform. Whether you are concerned with carbon footprints or merely like the thought of re-tasking something of beauty into a lasting tribute to its own former utility, reclaimed lumber is an excellent choice to help you accomplish your goal.
Scratches, Kerf Marks and Minor Discolorations Add Beauty
One of the key virtues of a reclaimed hardwood floor is that the wood is, visually, absolutely unique. Your reclaimed hardwood floor will be the only one of its kind in the whole world. Additionally, the minor imperfections and discolorations which identify it as repurposed wood remain, while the tight fit and relatively smooth surface of a modern floor are guaranteed by the minimally invasive milling used to prep your boards.
The hardwood flooring craftsmen here at Artisan Hardwood Floors, love working with reclaimed lumber. We get why people choose it, and honor their choice by putting as much art into its installation and finish as we might put into the most intricate of parquet designs. The warmth and timelessness which reclaimed wood bring into your home or office mean they will only add value.
I would love the opportunity to speak with you about your flooring choices, and see if a reclaimed lumber hardwood floor is right for you. Why don’t you contact me here so we can arrange an appointment?
Sorin Giurca