Recycled Hardwoods
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What are Recycled Hardwoods?
Recycled Hardwood Flooring allows you to take a step back into the past, because most recycled hardwood flooring is made with woods harvested from old barns and buildings that are facing an eventual destiny of being torn down. These types of woods carry with them the quality of a handsome, rustic appearance in hardwoods of oak, chestnut, cherry and hickory. Soft woods such as pine can also be recycled into hardwood flooring. Recycled hardwoods have become stronger and denser over time, making them a durable option for flooring. It makes sense to recycle hardwoods into flooring rather than adding them to the pile in an overstuffed landfill. And why should we obliterate so many forests, when we can simply recycle from existing structures?
Are Recycled Hardwoods Eco-friendly?
There are a few setbacks in connection with the use of recycled hardwood flooring that may dampen your enthusiasm for selecting this material for your home. The first setback is that recycled hardwood flooring tends to be a little more expensive than new hardwoods and higher in price than laminated hardwood flooring as well. This is because it can be costly for smaller companies or manufacturers to process recycled hardwoods starting from dismantling the structure to the preparation of the wood and then sorting it and sending it through the milling process. Usually, these smaller companies don’t offer warranties with their recycled hardwood flooring products. That in itself, is not a big problem, however, because of the already mentioned great strength and durability that this product possesses.
Patterns Of Recycled Hardwood Flooring.
In addition, recycled hardwood flooring patterns are admittedly out of date and you may prefer a more modern look. Some people love the antique look that is a natural feature of recycled hardwood flooring, but others do not. On the other hand, it can be exciting to own a piece of property that has within it a room possessing recycled chestnut hardwood flooring that can not be purchased new anywhere. Since there is a wide variety within the patterns of recycled hardwood flooring, it should not too be hard to find one that complements your particular home décor.
Installation For Recycled Hardwood Flooring.
Installation for recycled hardwood flooring is exactly the same as it would be for new hardwood flooring. Recycled hardwood flooring can be fastened directly to a wood sub-floor. If you are installing over concrete, be sure to include a plywood underlayment before covering it with the new hardwood strips. Planks are available in a variety of lengths and widths usually anywhere from 3 to 16 inches wide. Most manufacturers have made their recycled hardwood flooring strips with tongue and groove features to make it easier to install. Care and maintenance is the same for new hardwood flooring.
