"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.
We share why and how you can use reclaimed wood to add history and character to your home as well as where to find it.
There are many companies which recover and sell reclaimed timber. The trick is to find one that's near you. Most of them don't ship online, but they will deliver locally. You can find these options in different parts the country:
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You can also shop online from some of these reclaimed-wood dealers, such as these:
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.