Where does reclaimed timber come from?
Reclaimed timber is wood that has been retrieved from a prior use, such as in construction, industry, craft, furniture, or other uses. At Among The Trees, we are proud to exclusively stock reclaimed timber.
Most reclaimed timber comes out of construction uses, but timber can be reclaimed from a range of sources, including:
Housing frames
Old factory and shop beams and structural supports
Sheds and garages
Decking and flooring
Landings and stair treads
Fences and fence posts
Old mines and mining uses
Solid timber furniture
Bench tops and bar tops
Cabinetry
Wine barrels
and many more places
It’s important to note that reclaimed wood does not necessarily mean that it’s very old timber. Wood that was milled and used in recent years can also be reclaimed, and still contributes to less logging of new trees.
When purchasing reclaimed timber, make sure to check where it’s come from and what someone means by reclaimed - there is no real certification or even a consistent way of talking about recycled timber, and while we use the term reclaimed to mean exclusively timber that has been previously used, it may be used by others to describe timber that has sat in a sawmill for a period of time after logging, or even trees that have been ‘salvaged’ from forests by logging companies.
Luckily, at Among The Trees we do the difficult work of finding and sourcing this timber so you can purchase it easily from our cosy storefront in Marrickville. If you’re looking for sustainable timber, there’s no better place to start your search, and we’re open Wednesday to Saturday, 10-4pm.
