FAQ
Why is reclaimed wood so expensive?
Reclaimed wood is any wood used for building or furniture that's already served a purpose in a previous life. That means it comes from a wide variety of places, each with its own unique history. Many of the reclaimed timbers Altruwood sells are hand-hewn beams from century-old barns that have fallen into disrepair.
Is reclaimed wood safe?
Reclaimed wood is also said to be more expensive because of the process that is involved in reclaiming it from its previous use. There is much more work involved in sourcing the material to create reclaimed wood furniture and material for reclaimed wood flooring.
Is reclaimed wood real wood?
The Costs. The average minimum cost of reclaimed wood flooring is $8.18 per square foot. The average maximum cost of reclaimed wood flooring is $10.43 per square foot.
What does reclaimed wood mean?
For the most part, reclaimed wood is safe to use in your home, but like anything, there are precautions that need to be taken to ensure the wood you are using is safe.
What is considered reclaimed wood?
• Flooring made from reclaimed wood can be directly harvested by reclaimed lumber companies from old buildings where it has already been used as flooring.
Can you stain reclaimed wood?
Most reclaimed lumber comes from timbers and decking rescued from old barns, factories and warehouses, although some companies use wood from less traditional structures such as boxcars, coal mines and wine barrels.
How much does reclaimed wood cost?
The easiest way to clean reclaimed wood • Lay out all the planks on the lawn.With the pressure turned down low, make one pass across each board with a pressure washer, (affiliate link) taking care not to remove all the patina.Flip the boards over and do the same to the other side.Walk across all the planks while spraying both edges (sides) of each plank.
How do you clean reclaimed wood?
• Prepare Your Space. Start by laying down drop cloths and preparing the area. • Sand and Clean the Piece. Sand the surface of the piece. • Paint the Piece. • Apply Wax and Top Layer of Paint (Optional) • Distress the Piece with Sandpaper and Steel Wool. • Apply a Stain (Optional)
Are reclaimed wood floors expensive?
• Antique Wood simply means old wood. Antique wood is generally reclaimed, because most wood decomposes in its natural environment but can be preserved in buildings. Some sneaky marketers call fresh-cut lumber from old trees (or wood that sat outside for a long time) antique wood. • Salvaged Wood is a dangerous term.
Is Reclaimed pine good?
Thus the Barnwood Siding Hardwoods average 2' – 8' in length. SOURCE: Barns, Mills, Residential Homes, Stables, Corrals, Factories, Commercial Structures general age of structures is between 50 – 150 years old. SPECIES: Mixed Species may include Oak, Beech, Elm, Maple, Ash, Hickory, Poplar, Pine, Fir, and others.