Whether you’re building a new project or sprucing up an existing home, reclaimed wood should be at the top of your list of building materials. Our selection of beautiful antique hardwoods will contribute a timeless aesthetic to your home. Discover why white oak and weathered antique are the top reclaimed woods for 2024, offering sustainability, durability, and timeless beauty for your projects.
Unique patterns in the wood show a legacy of strong natural growth and decades of history that not only gives the lumber great character, but a strong composition. Reclaimed wood is unrivaled by modern manufactured hardwood in its hardness and quality, making it the best choice for floors that will last a lifetime or two.
The rich colors and patinas, as well as the one-of-a-kind textures present in reclaimed lumber, make it the ideal material for accent pieces as well. Antique wood box beams or mantle pieces will add elegance and class to your home and perfectly complement your stunning hardwood floors.
With so many types of reclaimed wood to choose from for your next project, it may be difficult to pick just one. We can help narrow down your pick by recommending our two current favorite reclaimed woods for building in 2024.
The Timeless Classic of White Oak
As one of the strongest hardwoods in North America, white oak’s use in building is well established and dates back thousands of years. Our reclaimed white oak is ideal for crafting durable floors that can fit into any home.
The same characteristics that make white oak the perfect material for wine and whiskey barrels are part of what makes it great for building. The wood has natural water and rot resistance, meaning it will weather whatever wear and tear you and your drippy snow boots can throw at it.
Our reclaimed white oak planks are milled from barn wood, which has a beautiful natural patina from its antique woodworking. Along with the wood’s natural rays and specks, this lumber will bring visual interest and character into every corner of your house.
The warm tones of white oak make it a versatile material for any home, regardless of style or scheme. The lighter color brightens up any room and ensures that you can match antique aesthetics to even the newest builds.
With white oak lumber in high demand, using reclaimed wood is a fantastic option that takes the stress off of the overburdened industry and greatly improves our sustainability, while outright giving you a better product.
Weathered Antique Accents for a Classic Style
If a darker or more distressed look is what you’re after, our weathered antique wood will add a more rustic charm to your home. This lumber bears the marks of its age, sporting evidence of long-retired saws and nails, imbuing each plank with a rich history.
Using reclaimed weathered antique flooring will build a beautiful foundation for your house, but you don’t have to stop at the ground level. The striking aesthetic and rich colors of these wood planks will make the accent pieces pop in any room.
Reclaimed antique wood can make truly unique box beams to bring a high level of visual appeal to your ceilings. With a skilled carpenter lining up the beautiful, weathered planks, you will get detailing that combines the cozy cabin atmosphere with sleek lines and angles.
You don’t have to look up or down to enjoy this stunning reclaimed wood either. A solid antique mantle can complete your room and give your guests and family a centerpiece to talk about as soon as they enter your living room. At eye level, a feature this prominent is sure to have you finding new marks to admire every day.
Reclaimed Woods For all Uses
No matter what level of your house you are working on, there are great options for reclaimed lumber to use, each bringing its history and style. The elegance of master-crafted wood will grace your home indefinitely. It’s already 100 years old, what’s another 100?
As the building industry’s most precious renewable resource, reclaimed wood is a quality choice for any project that you can always feel good about.
