Reclaimed Timber Beams Dallas
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Most trees harvested were 100 - 400 years old, grew slowly and naturally without fertilizers, fought droughts, survived floods, thus resulting in wood with tighter grain and dense resins. In addition to already being superior, reclaimed wood has also been drying and curing naturally, and has faced many fluctuations in moisture making it a more stable then newly harvested lumber.
"Reclaimed wood has been air-drying for probably 150 years," he says. "The problem there is you'll get (natural) inconsistencies in the wood--it warps and bends." That's why it often needs millwork, particularly for indoor use. Many, but not all, dealers will kiln-dry the newly planed wood, Beatty says. Without that step, the wood could warp again. Kiln-drying also ends any infestation, ensuring that you won't bring termites into your house with the wood.
You can also shop online from some of these reclaimed-wood dealers, such as these:
Every reclaimed barnwood is different. It is possible to buy wood "straight out of the barn". This can cause problems with insects, mold, and lead-based painting. All this is why we carefully process and inspect all barn siding. Barn siding is free of harmful contaminants and by-products that can be harmful to your home or business.
We provide reclaimed hardwood for flooring, walls, and ceilings across the state of Texas. We make buying reclaimed wood in Dallas, Austin, Fort Worth, Houston, Midland, Odessa, and San Antonio, TX, easy and affordable — because no one should have to sacrifice their visions and values for the sake of price.
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