1. Well aged wood floors require less chemical treatment
The biggest advantage of wooden flooring that has been reclaimed from old buildings is that it is properly aged. The exposure to the air and humidity dries the wood out which means that it wouldn’t shrink or warp upon use and don’t need chemical stains and treatment to look good.
2. Reclaimed wood floors save new trees
When you use wood floors reclaimed from another site, you actively prevent new trees from being felled to create new wood floors. If you want your new home to be as eco-friendly as it can be without giving up the hominess that only wood flooring can provide, reclaimed floors would be your best bet.
3. More cost effective than fresh wood floors
Wood floor that is reclaimed from an old building is often much, much cheaper than flooring that is made from freshly cut trees.
4. Easier to maintain than new wood
Old wooden floors get the kind of exposure that wood needs to age properly. A wooden floor that has been in use before is aged and weathered just the right amount which means that it doesn’t need to be treated and taken care of as much as a new wood floor. You can simply stain these floors or leave them bare to make them even more low maintenance.
5. Add natural beauty to a room
Unstained and untreated old wood floors lend a certain beauty to a room that cannot be had with the use of a fresh wood flooring. If you are looking to create a retro or vintage themed room, reclaimed wood flooring could work wonders.
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