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What Is Reclaimed Wood?
Reclaimed wood, salvaged wood and recycled wood are common terms you may have heard referring to furniture and flooring. Here, we’re clearing away the confusion – and breaking down exactly what each of them means.
Where Is Reclaimed Wood Taken From?
Reclaimed wood is repurposed wood, meaning it once served a different function. Here are some of the common original sources of reclaimed wood:
- Old barns. A barn is made almost entirely of wood – that’s a huge wood source for reclaiming. There are a host of reasons why an old barn would be torn down (defunct, or renovation plans), and all will almost certainly involve surplus of old wood.
- Construction sites. Buildings are one of the most popular sources of reclaimed wood, so naturally, the site of construction (or more accurately, destruction) is, too. The disassembly of office buildings,