HOW TO INSTALL A RECLAIMED WOOD WALL

Using recycled and upcycled building materials may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you’re renovating or in the construction planning phase of your home or business. However, it may actually be the perfect choice. Unique and extremely eco-friendly, recycled wood and steel can add interesting, one-of-a-kind qualities to your project.

After 80+ years the gym floor in Laramie’s Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) location was worn and tired. The floor had been neglected for decades and badly in need of some restorative work. Steve Hamaker, CEO of BBBS explained the predicament with the floor:

When you buy reclaimed wood, you’re paying for more than just the wood you see. The amount of waste also plays a part in how much that wood costs. The waste factor is the amount of unusable wood that has to be trimmed away before the wood can be reused. But, how does the waste factor impact the pricing of the reclaimed wood you’re buying?

Utilizing recycled wood is an elegant way to add sophistication and style to a home or commercial establishment. Uses of reclaimed timber range from small statement pieces to entire walls paneled with reclaimed wood panels.

Buyers seeking to purchase a new home are often faced with a conundrum: they want character but are leery of the challenges that can accompany an older home. From unstable foundations to outdated and sometimes dangerous electrical systems to faulty plumbing the risks can be high.