Recycled timber is wood which has previously been used either in furniture, buildings or other applications such as piers and bridges and has been salvaged to use again. Sometimes the timber is immediately ready for use depending on the intended purpose but in other cases, it will be processed to ensure suitability.
Decks or floorboards which are taken from an old house can be transferred to a new project, for example. The boards are re-cut, sanded down, planed, or polished so that they look fresh before being laid in the new home, though some people prefer to leave them looking as rustic as possible. Offcuts and parts of old timber boards which are repurposed would also fall under the umbrella of recycled timber.
You might also hear about salvaged or reclaimed timber, which are simply other terms for recycled timber. If old wood is being repurposed for a new application, it is all the same thing!
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Eco Choice. Written by: Mike Berkin. https://ecochoice.co.uk/what-is-recycled-timber/. Accessed October 28, 2024
