Advantages of reclaimed flooring
Why choose reclaimed floorboard for your home?
Using recycled floorboards in your home renovation provides a wide range of varied environmental, aesthetic, and practical benefits. Here’s why incorporating reclaimed wood into your next project makes sense:
1. It’s Eco-Friendly and Sustainable
Recycled timber flooring helps reduce the demand for new floorboards, cutting down on deforestation and the energy-intensive processes involved in harvesting and transporting newly grown and freshly cut wood. By repurposing existing materials, you’re actively reducing your carbon footprint and contributing to a more sustainable future.
2. Unique Aesthetic Appeal
Each reclaimed floorboard carries a history, featuring unique grain patterns, textures, and patinas, which all tell a story. The weathered look of aged wood can add character and warmth to any space, offering a distinctive, one-of-a-kind design that can’t be replicated by new materials.
3. Durable and Well-Seasoned
Reclaimed floorboards are made of slow grown timber from trees that in some cases were hundreds of years old. It is simply not viable for timber supply companies to use this type of timber these days, so most new timber is fast grown and full of air. Antique floorboards have gone through natural seasoning over decades or even centuries. The timber often proves to be more stable and durable than newly sourced wood. This means less warping and fewer cracks, offering superior performance in the long run.
4. Cost-Effective
Purchasing reclaimed floorboards from Encore Reclamation is often less expensive in comparison to purchasing even high-end new floorboards. Additionally, the durability of recycled wood translates to lower maintenance costs over time, offering both immediate and long-term financial benefits.
5. Versatile and Adaptable
Recycled floorboards can be used in a wide variety of construction projects, from cosmetic uses such as cladding, to beams and decorative finishes like paneling and furniture. Its versatility makes it a perfect choice for both modern and rustic designs, seamlessly matching any aesthetic.
6. Conservation of Resources
By reusing floorboards, you’re helping to conserve natural resources, minimising the waste that ends up in landfills. This not only benefits the environment but also promotes a circular economy, where materials are continuously repurposed rather than discarded.
7. Boosts Green Building Credentials
As more construction projects aim for green certifications, such as BREEAM, the use of recycled floorboards can be a key factor in earning points towards these certifications. This can enhance the value and marketability of your project by meeting the growing demand for eco-conscious construction.
Choosing recycled floorboards is a smart investment for the environment, your wallet, and the quality of your construction. It’s not just about building sustainably—it’s about creating something with character, history, and lasting value.