Reclaimed Wood Ideas, Guides and Information

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?

See how reclaimed wood adds character to homes and businesses, why reusing timber matters, and where reclaimed wood comes from.

Buyers of new homes often want character but fear the maintenance issues of older homes. Reclaimed wood paneling is the perfect solution. It adds instant, custom character to a 'cookie-cutter' interior while allowing you to enjoy the benefits of modern construction, wiring, and plumbing.

Since its introduction in 1999, LEED® has been a leader in promoting green building practices. Its goal is to reduce the impact building materials, and the building industry in general, have on the environment. Some of the global problems it was designed to protect against include pollution of potable water supplies and degradation of forests.

Weathered wood adds character and warmth to residential and commercial outdoor living spaces. Its softly aged appearance integrates easily with modern and traditional landscapes, elevating aesthetic appeal and property value while creating a serene environment.

As the millennial generation is growing up and buying/building homes, they’re gravitating toward the green living trends that have emerged in recent years. From incorporating energy-efficient appliances, to orienting windows to reduce the cost of heating and cooling, to utilizing reclaimed and recycled building materials, millennials are more concerned than any generation.

Being eco-friendly is an issue that Centennial Woods considers one of its top priorities, so for this post we rounded-up some of the most influential people in the home building industry and asked them, “Why are you passionate about building green homes?”

Our company explores architects and designers that influence us to grow our business and craftsmanship. The first post in this series is all about Frank Lloyd Wright, a modern architect in non-modern times.

Centennial Woods™ is honored to be named Greenbuild’s Editor’s Choice in the 2015 US Builders Review. The International Greenbuild Conference and Expo is the largest conference in the world dedicated to green building. Each year the magazine recognizes standout businesses from among the participants that are dedicated to sustainable environmental practices in their daily operation.