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Guidelines to Follow before Buying Antique Exotic Wood
It is often possible to acquire antique exotic wood in bulk when old buildings are torn down to make way for new construction. If the lumber is in good condition it can be re-used for
flooring, paneling, or in furniture construction. Many times old wood from demolished buildings is used to create beautiful antique wood flooring that not only enhances your living space but provides you with a conversation piece as you relate the history of the boards and how they came to "live" with you. The thirst thing you need to consider when buying antique wood is how it will be used. Even wood that is badly warped or has been subject to insect damage can be re-planed or re-cut to get usable albeit smaller pieces.
Where Can You Buy Antique Wood?
There are many companies across the United States that acquire and sell antique wood. Just visit your favorite search engine and type in the phrase "antique wood company." (Also, sites that specialize in antique wood working tools often have links to sources for old wood.) Don't be bashful when it comes to acquiring vintage lumber. If you see an old
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building being torn down, approach the contractor and ask if you can buy the wood. In some instances companies are willing to give you what they regard as scrap if you will just carry it away.
Tips For Maintaining Antique Wood
If you are buying old wood in bulk you will probably need to become conversant in techniques for cleaning antique woods and for examining the pieces for insect damage, dry rot, mold, or mildew. Old wood is extremely resilient and almost any piece can be saved and re-used in some way. Even wood that has been at the bottom of cold water lakes like the Great Lakes for many years is routinely raised, dried, and re-purposed. Don't despair about the condition of the wood you've located until you've consulted an expert in wood restoration. And don't worry about antique wood stains or other imperfections. They just add character to the lumber.
People who are interested in antique wood aren't interested in perfection; they're interested in quality materials that have already withstood the test of time. Whether you are buying finished pieces like an antique wood file cabinet or acquiring antique exotic wood planks to lay antique wood flooring, you can't go wrong finding a new use for beautiful old wood that deserves a second chance at "life."
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