Wooden Shutters are a great option for people who do not like the plain white composite window shutters that they are used to seeing. With wooden shutters, the villages residents have many options such as what type of would they would like to use, and also what grade. One of the more popular options that people are considering recently is what is known as reclaimed shutters. Some people are immediately turned off by how rough they look, while other homeowners are attracted to their rustic look and feel. Reclaimed wood is a cheaper alternative to traditional wooden shutters which is another reason why people consider them.
What is Reclaimed Wood
Reclaimed wood is exactly what it sounds like, wood that has been previously used before but is being reused for another project. With traditional wooden shutters, the village residents will often get wood that has just been harvested from the best stock, which gives them a much nicer experience. Reclaimed wooden shutters are often times used for external shutters because it does not matter if they are affected by the weather or the elements. With traditional wooden shutters they often have to be cared for like they are hardwood flooring with polish and making sure they do not dry out.
Reclaimed Wood is Environmentally Friendly
One of the biggest reasons why people like having window shutters being made out of reclaimed wood is because it is often the most environmentally friendly option. With traditional wooden shutters, the Village residents are taking materials from live trees to find a product they desire while reclaimed wood is using woods that have been previously used. Some people instead of calling them reclaimed wood shutters call them barn wood shutters, implying that the wood was used from something else, such as a barn.
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