Renatus Reclaimed Wood sells reclaimed wood because of the character of antique wood. By recycling wood we save on the filling of landfills and prevent dependence on cutting fresh trees. By salvaging old wood we get species that were wiped out by blight such as Elm and Wormy Chestnut. Old growth trees are more durable, stable, have richer and intense grains, and often character from nail holes, tracking, and stains, etc.