old wood
What is reclaimed wood and when is reclaimed wood?
Old wood is referred to as old wood or antique wood was already installed in some way. Often it originates of old farmhouses or barns, which are now being removed.
It is not entirely clear how old the wood has to be before it can be called reclaimed wood. In any case, they should a few decades be – at least five. However, this is often old wood around 100 to 120 years old. There are also Antique wood that is hundreds of years old is - however, it is hardly available for use in furniture construction.
Reclaimed wood impresses with its characteristic appearance
Reclaimed wood often has one very multifaceted color, which has been shaped by the weather over the decades. The surface of old wood therefore often has one special patina and an individual structure.
Wormholes, flaws and traces of nails and metal fittings are not defects, but rather characterize the special appearance of the wood. Is particularly popular Reclaimed oak wood, because the hardwood is durable and weather-resistant
Elaborate processing of waste wood
Before the old wood can be processed, the specialist must first - especially metal - Remove foreign bodies in the wood, so that they do not damage the machines later. Then the wood freed from pests. That's why it comes in one Drying chamber.
The high temperatures, who rule there the worms, beetles and larvae decompose, or the protein they are made of. The wood is then ready for further processing. Depending on what surface effect is desired, the wood is now planed, brushed or sanded and then embedded with natural oil.
Reclaimed wood has a variety of uses
Waste wood must be appropriately processed for further processing high quality and rotten wood is sorted out. Solid beams made of antique wood are often made into furniture and table tops made from old wood. Thinner boards can be used as veneer or parquet flooring. It's important, that For interiors only natural old wood is used.
Relatively high prices for waste wood – but long-lasting and sustainable
Reclaimed wood just stands available in very limited quantities and it is not easy to find high-quality reclaimed wood suitable for furniture construction. In addition, the waste wood must be carefully prepared before it can be further processed. This process is not just labor-intensive but also very time-intensive.
Reclaimed wood is therefore clear more expensive than fresh wood. But it does have its advantages own past and history with and the reuse of wood that was already in use particularly sustainable. In addition, if the wood is old enough, there is hardly any risk of cracking or warping. Properly processed, old wood can be used to create extremely long-lasting furniture and old wood tables.
