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Jumat, 17 Juli 2015

How To Put The Reclaimed Antique Exposed Beams To Use

By Olive Pate


In order to feel warm at home, you need to add natural materials like wood to make the place feel warmer and more homelike. Other than the furniture, the wood can work in the structural support and many other parts of the architecture. However, this does not translate to environmental destruction. By putting the reclaimed antique exposed beams in Austin, TX to good use, we contribute to reducing the environmental destruction since less new timber is required.

The popularity for using recycled wood from old barns is not justified by the environmental reasons; it offers beauty and trendy designs when left exposed. In addition to this, the old wood from old structures tends to be stronger as most of them were made from timber coming from old trees that have tighter grains that increase their overall strength and make them less susceptible to rot as should be the case with most old timber. The wood reclaimed from docks, old barns, and warehouses is more commonly associated with these characteristics.

Generally, the reclaimed timber that is still intact tends to be stronger than the new one. As opposed to the expectation that older materials are likely to be rotten, most sources of old timber tend to be constructed from old-growth tree timber with tighter grain and are therefore much stronger. Once treated, these kinds of timber tend to be very long lasting.

There is nothing as good as conserving our environment, and by putting the antique beams to use, the need to cut down the trees and clear forests for timber source is greatly reduced. However, it is not just about the environmental conservation, the use of antique beams offers endless opportunities in remodeling and renovation designs.

There are several ways in which the beams can be put to good use in the remodeling project. The use for structural support is common. The phenomenon of vaulted ceiling that is complete with an exposed beam as well as natural lighting is gaining popularity very fast. In addition to this, they also work as popular support posts.

Other than just the strength they offer, there is a great room of flexibility that allows one to complement them with different designs. If your desire is to get the traditional exposed beams look, the best method is to remodel in a way that the reclaimed wood and glulam used are left just the way they are, however, if you desire modern looks, then it is better, some parts of the beam should be covered.

Other than in the structural parts of the building, the ones that are not weight-bearing can find several other uses. With wire brushing and custom band sawing, they get that eye catching texture that allows them to be used to hang room dividers. Their lovely colors and tight grains also make them perfect to be used as steps, benches and stools, tables, shelves, and countertops.

Generally, there are hundreds of design ideas and many of the ways in which the recycled wood can be used in home modelling, furniture and other ways. As such, they should not be allowed to rot or bunt down when demolishing the old barns, villas and warehouses in Austin, TX.




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