Rare, Old Wood is a Hot Commodity
I love old wood. Not only the wood found in antique furniture, but I mean old wood found in old barns and houses. There are companies that systematically tear down old barns piece by piece just to reclaim their wood. I once saw some lumber cut from large chestnut beams from a barn. It was estimated to be at least 100 years old. It was some of the most beautiful wood I’ve seen.
For me, using reclaimed wood in my projects means I can give new life to old wood and hopefully it’ll be admired for years to come. Here’s an article I ran across that talks about the demand for old wood: Race for Rare, Old Wood