Wednesday, February 26, 2014

The Advantages Of Using Reclaimed Wood Furniture

By Lisa Williamson


Nowadays the trending forum, which has virtually united whole societies, is the effort in finding ways that will mitigate the degradation of nonrenewable natural resources. The society today faces major environmental issues instigated by climate change. These problems came in various forms, and the most threatening one is the risk of total elimination of several plant and animal species. This has led citizens to come together in devising ways of reversing this horrible predicament.The people living in San Diego have adopted the use reclaimed wood furniture in order to reverse this crisis.

These are furniture made with wood salvaged from old and decommissioned structures. These structures are barns, warehouses, and text mills. Fortunately, these kinds of structures are in considerable supply therefore by reusing their lumber parts a lot of existing forests are saved. There are a number of benefits associated with these products.

Firstly, furniture made of old timber is greatly admired by people with an eye for beautiful interior decors and style. A piece of wood that has existed for many years is generally beautiful to look at. It usually has an exotic fragrance that is hard to pinpoint its whereabouts. Many people share this view, and it is suggested that individuals are born with this appreciation of old lumber. This makes it to fetch considerable prices in the market.

Recycled lumber has gathered much attention in the international stage because of its promise to save thousands of hectares covered with endangered tree species. It is considered odd that the species at risk are the ones preferred for constructing interior decors and furniture. Therefore, if this were prevented a huge battle will be won courtesy to reclaimed timber products.

Another additional environmental benefit is that old timber recycled from old buildings does not need any new finish. This is because they already contain a natural and beautiful rustic look. On the other hand, furniture made out of new wood would require oil, glue or paint finishes. These products are perceived to be manufactured in a process that contaminates the environment therefore avoiding their application saves the ecosystem.

They also are much stronger because they contain well matured timber components that are found in the middle of wood's cross sections. It is termed as the heartwood and it is a very strong part. Items made of it are thus stronger.

The last advantage of using re purposed lumber items is their inherent low prices. This is true as of any recycled product as the main idea is to create a product that sustains the ecosystem rather than making money. The low prices also emanate from their low cost production techniques that do not require additional finishes and chemical treatments. The interior home design industry finds their operation to be quite successful by charging considerable prices.

Buying this product gives an individual a sense of satisfaction and worth. It is everyone's duty to find ways of sustaining the natural ecosystem. Fortunately, for compassionate furniture lovers their duty is simple.




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